It beings with this fabric finding it's way into my suitcase.
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| Pearl Bracelet Laminate by Lizzy House for Andover |
I remembered that a while back Kathy from Pink Chalk did an entire post about sewing with Laminated Cottons. Over the course of this year I've been buying them but hadn't taken the leap to actually make anything with them. {sad I know...} So before just jumping in and sewing with my new fabric I re-read Kathy's post so that I would know how to handle the fabric. If you are new to sewing with Laminates I recommend reading her post.
I've met Amy before but this was the first time we took a photo together. Thank you to the nice person in line who suggested it... since I never seem to remember!
Navy Linen from my Week #3 stash report
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Amy Butler's new book Style Stitches
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Pearl Bracelet Laminate by Lizzy House for Andover
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One amazing new huge bag.
I used some Flutterby by Tula Pink for the lining
This bag is called "Cosmo" and is the bag featured on the cover of the book.
The side pockets look cool... but I wonder about their function. I also cut a hard base for the bag and added it on the inside after I was finished. Despite all the interfacing the bottom just did not want to hold it's shape on it's own.
...and I'm not gonna lie and tell you that this was easy peasy. It is listed under the "easy" section of the book, but it still did take some work. I also found the inside pocket design to be less than ideal. Overall I'm happy with the bag & glad that I made it. Next time I'd just change some of the pockets.
© Blog post written by Julie Herman
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17 comments:
LOVE your fabric choice! Did you have much difficulty working with the laminate? I have a yard of Amy Butler laminate but haven't decided what to make with it yet. I love the idea of using it for a bag.
I'm a huge fan of Style Stitches too. The Cosmo bag is definitely next on my list.
Ooohh...well done! I like your version better than the one on the cover! I didn't realize that fabric was vinyl covered..is that right? It's really, really cool looking.
Gorgeous! It's simple, but super fun!
Can I ask, what did you use for the hard base? I've tried several materials and can't seem to settle on anything.
I so appreciate the fact you do " full disclosure" on your posts Julie. And the issue with the bottom is one that often comes up except with patterns from Lazy Girls which adds the pre cut plexi glass bottoms to deal with it.
*GASP*
Totally cuuuuutttteee bag!!!
One question though...are you really short or is Amy really tall? ;)
Great bag, and great post. I love hearing the pros AND cons of a project. I haven't tried laminates yet but your cool shiny bag has inspired me to add to my to-do list.
Love that fabric! The side pockets could work well for a cell phone- easy access.
Nice job!!! I love the bag. I know what you mean about patterns marked "easy"....I often find that word confusing. But then again, you gotta remember that is how I find most things in life!!! LOL
Smiles,
Kelly
I'm with Grace on using outer pockets for the phone - I can never hear mine ringing from the depths of my bag, plus it's a nightmare to hunt it out. I dedicate a single outer pocket to mine and know that when I reach in there, that's all I'll find.
Gorgeous bag and fabric choices, BTW!
love that style of bag, just not sure i'd like that laminate
Your bag looks great! Also glad to hear confirmation that I shouldn't get ahead of myself with the patterns as I realllllly like the Blossom bag but think I'd better slow down and start from the beginning of the book. Lovely!
Beautiful! I ahve this bag cut out but have yet to start sewing - you have inspired me!
Amanda
You have indeed been creative!! LOVE this bag!!
Beautiful fabric and love the bag! I haven't worked with laminated fabric yet.
Man alive. I love love love the navy linen with Lizzy's darling laminate!
I love your AB purse! Fantastic job on it. The fabric you picked was a great choice for it. Annnd look at you, you got to have a photo with Amy too!
Beautiful bag! Thanks for sharing your experiences in making it. :)
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