So in honour of the big day, I made myself a For Pleat's Sake Tote. I am not the only one to have fallen for this free pattern, and by all accounts not the only one to have fallen foul of the dreaded pleats!
A word to the wise... when you make the two marks for each pleat, do not fold and match the marks together; they indicate where the fabric folds.
So here's my bag...
Lush Uptown paired with some Random Pencil Check in linen (good brown!). I got my handles from Bag Clasps - super fast, and added a magnetic snap for a bit of mental security.
I stitched the handles in matching dark brown thread, which may, or may not have looked better on the inside if I had gone lighter, but I prefer the thread-less look on the outside, so be it...
It's a great size; big enough for all my usual gubbins and a bit of extra rummage room; and so quick to make, after that first set of pleats!
So love you and leave you, I expect I have shopping to do!
This is a great bag and thanks for the note about the please! I'm trying to find a US source for those handles....Have a great anniversary!!
ReplyDeleteI matched the marks when I made it - are you telling me I did it wrong?
ReplyDeleteLovely bag ad I hope you had a great day....I know you did x
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary!! And your bag is gorgeous. Such pretty fabric
ReplyDeleteLooking at your IG feed earlier, I suspect it's now stuffed with Liberty...
ReplyDeleteI'm sure that you and Hubby are having the best time....and that bag..wow..love it.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a beautiful bag - love these fabrics!
ReplyDeleteLush was the perfect choice for this bag.
ReplyDeleteI had been so worried about where you were going to put your gubbins. Crisis averted, in pleated style. Hope you are thoroughly enjoying yourselves in Londontown.
ReplyDeleteVary smart! Hope you enjoyed your London anniversary trip and the bag is replete, not just re-pleated, with lovely gubbins!
ReplyDeleteLoving your work darl!
ReplyDeleteLovely bag have a great day out.
ReplyDeleteLove it! I really need to make on of these....
ReplyDeleteFrom your IG feed it looks like you had a good gad about! Lovely bag H.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous gubbins! Jxo
ReplyDeleteLooks gorgeous! The thread on the inside is just an extra design feature.
ReplyDeleteHave an awesome time!!
Hope you enjoyed London and the bag got the admiration it deserves.x
ReplyDeleteLove the bag and I am glad it wasn't just me who didn't get the pleat thing ;-)
ReplyDeleteLovely pleats sake - I like that pattern a lot!
ReplyDeleteLurveeeee your bag. Enjoy your trip to the metropolis and thanks for the heads up on the pleats!
ReplyDeleteHope you had a great day, Your bag is fab.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the ten years, and congrats on the lovely bag (and congrats on finding a brown that you can live with)
ReplyDeleteThat is fab- and very me, I might need to make one! I can recommend this Etsy shop (http://www.etsy.com/shop/3Dpatternpaper?section_id=5738549) for handles too but they can take a while to get over from Hong Kong.
ReplyDeleteVery uptown - have a great time!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet looking bag. I'm so mad at myself for not grabbing more of that beautiful Lush fabric when it became available. Happy Anniversary!
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