I pinned a really simple pattern for a reversible bag a couple of days ago, and decided to pull out some of my bargain fabrics from Pink Castle and make one!
So as the hailstones pounded the conservatory roof, I cut and stitched my Jenean Morrison California Dreamin' fabrics, and in under 2 hours I had this psychedelic beauty!
I love it - one side might be a bit loud, but I don't care!
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| 'Oh she could have ironed it before taking the photos!' |
It really is an easy to follow pattern, you can download it from Very Purple Person; it requires very little fabric, no interfacing, zips or fancy business, and would definitely make a quick Christmas present, (oh did I really say that!?).
And as if that wasn't enough colour for one day, my zips arrived from Jennifer at Zipit. Thank you everyone who suggested this was the place for zippers. You were right! I ordered 25 x 7" and 10 x 4" for the delivered price of about 5 measly zips from my local fabric shop. Sorry local fabric shop, but this is too good a deal to pass up.
So I am all set to make an incomprehensible number of zippy purses in the run up to Christmas.
See, now that's two posts in two days mentioning the 'C' word - there really is no escape is there!
I seem to be blogging a day in arrears too - but today we went indoor ice skating and I am pleased to say that all three kiddies, their friend and 'us mums' all had a great time and I didn't fall over - so total success!
If you haven't yet voted in the Pings & Needles Japanese Scrap Bag Challenge - whataya waiting for?! Thank you for all your words of encouragement so far - don't forget you can have up to 3 votes, so use them wisely.
Love the bag- very happy colors and yes Zipit is THE place to buy zippers- love Jennie and she is super quick.
ReplyDeleteOh and I voted for you too!
xo
Love the bag and the zips look wonderful - once I've worked out what I'm going to make I'm putting in an order!
ReplyDeleteOh the bag is great, I have to add that to my list and the zips - how cheap are they! I have to place an order now.
ReplyDeleteOh lord, that's it, I am going to have to order some zips now. Worse, then I will have to sew them! Thanks a lot!!
ReplyDeleteYour bag is fab and those zips are so tempting!
ReplyDeleteThat bag is GORGEOUS!! See you`ve got me shouting but you know I like a bit of loud. Love its shape. Love the fabric. Love. Super cute and I will be making one or several and probably selling them down the souq for lots of money. Like the look of your rainbow zips. Rainbow. Zippy. Remember them?
ReplyDeleteI don't think the bag is loud, it's lovely! Of course I LOVE bright colors! ;)
ReplyDeleteCute bag, and the colours are very seasonal. Love all those zips too, I may need to stock up...
ReplyDeleteShe IS the place for zippers. I love her. And who doesn't love getting that little fish. haha
ReplyDeleteI love that song. Good one. Nice bag, too. I prefer loud sometimes.
lol Ceri yesterday and you today. You pair are in league. I guess I'm gettin more zips... lol Glad you survived ice skating (plastic ice? still cant imagine..)
ReplyDeleteHadley what are you doing to me ? I have your address I'm sneaking in to get your bag and zips - They are gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteGreat song BTW!
thanks for the zipper recommendation!
ReplyDeleteyou are a lucky lady, i've had 'its beginning to look as lot like christmas' in my head for weeks now as Ive been trying to make headway with my stock for christmas markets, bl**dy christmas, will be fed up with it by Decemeber (only kidding!)
ReplyDeleteI voted wisely (obv. because I'm smart). Can't wait to be inspired to start Christmassy things by all your zippy projects!
ReplyDeleteGreat bag - 2 hrs!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great bag! And glad you found the best source of zips!
ReplyDeletei love that line of fabric. it is honestly one of my favorites of aaaallll time! i got myself some zippers from her a few weeks ago. it is wonderful to get so many for so little...
ReplyDeleteCute bag - love the fabrics. Good to know about the zips - I've ordered larger quantities from Ebay but it can be hit or miss! Jxo
ReplyDeleteI love that pattern. I have made many of these bags for pressies as well as for myself. My summer one is still going (we are having a last minute half term holiday in the sun at the moment). It will be sad to put it away for the winter. I will have to take a leaf out of your book and make a more 'wintery' one next week when I'm back in gloomy and dark Blighty. Yours looks fab in your colourway.
ReplyDeleteThe bag is great, and the zips are yummy. If you get fed up making zipped pouches, take a whole bundle of zips the same length, stitch them side by side alternating the opening end (just right sides up, zigzag over a small overlap), stitch into a loop (undo one zip) then sew the ngs closed (right sides together) now you have a purse / pencil case thing that can be opened by any zip!
ReplyDeleteA "bit" loud????
ReplyDeleteGuess I'm getting on the zip train...
Me on ice skates...now that would be funny!! I love your bag but I love everything you do. I am off to shop for zips...especially if they are that cheap! I love cheap! or is it... I am cheap! Regardless, I am going shopping.
ReplyDeletegreat place for zips i bought like you a couple maybe 5 cost a fortune then i found zippit on noodlehead never buy then any where else think i got 50 for about £14 result going back for more !!
ReplyDeletei shall now be zip hunting! good knows how they are that cheap... cheaper than wholesale. Love the bag and my favourite is the funky side. x
ReplyDeleteoooh, all those lovely zips, will have to pop over and have a look. The bag is fabulous and I love your materials
ReplyDeleteDammit Hadley, now I've got that song stuck in my head! Love the bag, though!
ReplyDeleteGreat fabric choice.
ReplyDeleteI made some similar bags and added pockets inside and out.
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