I didn’t get any sewing in over the weekend, so I decided to cut out another Market Bag, and I ended up just sewing it all together tonight while Louie and his friend played pool.
The outside quilted fabric used to be a homemade pillow sham that someone made. Well, actually, I had to cut into the second pillow sham to have enough fabric.
The inside fabric was from one homemade curtain panel. The fabric is a very nice, quilt shop quality fabric.
There is a single layer, double pocket on the inside, and a double layer, double pocket on the front of the bag, with a magnetic snap closure.
Back view.
I love that I used previously used items to make this bag. I think, with the magnetic snap, I have less than $5 invested in the whole bag, and about 3 hours of cutting and sewing. The mess is still downstairs waiting to be cleaned up. It’s not going anywhere.
Micki, from The Urban Recyclist has been making bags too. Micki has a new blog, and loves vintage sewing machines too.
It is always a great feeling when you use items you already have. Well done!
ReplyDeleteVery cute. I never thought to use pillow shams. Great idea!
ReplyDeleteI love, love this Michelle! I've never figured out how to put those magnetic snaps in....sure would love to so you've inspired me, once again, to check it out. blessings, marlene
ReplyDeleteSo darling!!
ReplyDeleteLove the colors and that you re-purposed other items. (On a side note: I sure have missed Reader. Really lazy about searching out my favorite blogs. Will try to do better. Hugs)
ReplyDeleteLove the colors and that you re-purposed some used(?) items.
ReplyDeleteWow, have I ever missed reading your blog. Hope all is well.
That is a cute bag, Michelle. How neat too there is a fellow blogger that you found that shares the same likes that you do with vintage sewing machines! One day I hope my hubby will unroof the old sewing machine in the garage of his mom's. I was telling him you'd know about it, etc., but getting him to get out there and getting a picture of it he's yet to do.
ReplyDeletebetty
very cute bag!
ReplyDeleteKristie