tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54401502428456407042024-03-18T19:15:48.905+00:00Crafty LoopsHi, Im Lee and welcome to my blog. A whole lotta' Crafting with a good bit of laughing.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger192125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5440150242845640704.post-56626377011028598232024-03-09T10:30:00.001+00:002024-03-09T10:30:00.251+00:00Handmade Handbag - Duplicity Handbag pattern from Sew Yours<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: justify;">Handmade Handbag - Duplicity Handbag pattern from Sew Yours</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: justify;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2RdCo_l1ghNDN9Q8RR5eUlBzwmd5DI1TYrPLN7FJjg_ZQQQNq_Tt_nQzdMGywqC96S9Z4DfTTgwgE98rqfgiwke9tRogZfQ3pqQzro0Vhvy42KFOAyIb9Ghyphenhyphen5fG_H_acknwr312Tz9z_YV16un-OpqacAH73xAmY9Z3NVcIGUYAunS_ehy3eDKYUbfnk/s3256/IMG20240229111054.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3256" data-original-width="2894" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2RdCo_l1ghNDN9Q8RR5eUlBzwmd5DI1TYrPLN7FJjg_ZQQQNq_Tt_nQzdMGywqC96S9Z4DfTTgwgE98rqfgiwke9tRogZfQ3pqQzro0Vhvy42KFOAyIb9Ghyphenhyphen5fG_H_acknwr312Tz9z_YV16un-OpqacAH73xAmY9Z3NVcIGUYAunS_ehy3eDKYUbfnk/w568-h640/IMG20240229111054.jpg" width="568" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: justify;">Whatabout ye folks, it's Lee here. Back with another </span><a href="https://sewyours.com/collections/frontpage/products/the-duplicity-handbag-pdf-sewing-pattern" style="text-align: justify;" target="_blank">Duplicity Handbag</a><span style="text-align: justify;"> from the pattern from</span><a href="https://sewyours.com/" style="text-align: justify;" target="_blank"> Sew Yours</a><span style="text-align: justify;">. This time I made it in this lovely black faux leather with gold hardware. </span><span style="text-align: left;">I love how this bag turned out. As I mentioned in my previous</span><span style="text-align: left;"> </span><a href="https://www.craftyloops.com/2024/01/handmade-large-bunny-rabbit-from-in.html" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">Duplicity make</a><span style="text-align: left;"> this bag is really easy to make, but there is a bit more difficulty when it comes to adding the bag base and then doing the top stitching when doing the drop in lining. Now, I have a Janome Domestic machine, so I would maybe find it easier to do if I had a more industrial style machine, or even the Janome HD9. I do manage it, but they are the only 2 frustrating parts of making this bag that I think gives it away as being handmade; as my stitching is not perfect because it's a bit awkward to do. I think if I had a better machine, it would be pretty perfect. But even with that, I am very pleased with how it turned out.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht-0tu9VO9f4lRdKs0_ewCtnzwmBthfGELVWICvCF6gXrgZJ5du-azvTxin0JugV6p37GC6N5yjUYIBHo8reWAI-YtpmexPhDJ_ZRrn2g5qqPonRLCCEe23Fhd_eYTFv1KC6ERy6t6FmiXq2RlbcTvS6l4SmtnnhMK4VUQS7xrOFynRI0LjIfk4Ac8tec/s3269/IMG20240229144032.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2728" data-original-width="3269" height="534" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht-0tu9VO9f4lRdKs0_ewCtnzwmBthfGELVWICvCF6gXrgZJ5du-azvTxin0JugV6p37GC6N5yjUYIBHo8reWAI-YtpmexPhDJ_ZRrn2g5qqPonRLCCEe23Fhd_eYTFv1KC6ERy6t6FmiXq2RlbcTvS6l4SmtnnhMK4VUQS7xrOFynRI0LjIfk4Ac8tec/w640-h534/IMG20240229144032.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: justify;">I love the gold hardware on this bag and the wee heart Chicago screws are so cute. I used a different twist lock this time to the last bag and I think it works perfectly with this front pocket.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoevWOeDVW2q0SAyZbcQWNdcZ1uo5tKMy7Ze8DizjjvfZtUrBfNjR3Usn47JMbHcAliA3nABt5aoqQoHq-JTjvgp_yILeD07QiatLqTjaEBpKbFd6NibafKtp_LqFwd-lVrnFLD1pEXDh5i3zzMX_bnQJOx7-IJfCNHLkgCktkrG20b9CJ9k0925t9Gvk/s3136/IMG20240229111124.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3136" data-original-width="2768" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoevWOeDVW2q0SAyZbcQWNdcZ1uo5tKMy7Ze8DizjjvfZtUrBfNjR3Usn47JMbHcAliA3nABt5aoqQoHq-JTjvgp_yILeD07QiatLqTjaEBpKbFd6NibafKtp_LqFwd-lVrnFLD1pEXDh5i3zzMX_bnQJOx7-IJfCNHLkgCktkrG20b9CJ9k0925t9Gvk/w564-h640/IMG20240229111124.jpg" width="564" /></a></div>I decided to add the heart Chicago screws to the back of the bag too this time. These are not in the original pattern, as adding them to the back of the bag actually increases the cost of making this bag by quite a lot. Those wee screws are expensive and when you add 32 to a bag, that makes it pretty expensive, particularly if you are selling your bags. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuMhb6zZDRFZjAP9-gECuNV-lsTS7MDyb78NqGc9qXYScCHRgPQHm3WZ73DEJKkbNNn4YEZAB0uqrQuernb-OZ19gWoOXjYF0ink5DdtouaeUO6HlYkvZzKScjjlj0lebFS5K7qlusTWsHIptiUHMGvu1G2HGY0jvhLk_wNUNWL5TfPTo3DRJKYYz2cqU/s3934/IMG20240229143952.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2223" data-original-width="3934" height="362" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuMhb6zZDRFZjAP9-gECuNV-lsTS7MDyb78NqGc9qXYScCHRgPQHm3WZ73DEJKkbNNn4YEZAB0uqrQuernb-OZ19gWoOXjYF0ink5DdtouaeUO6HlYkvZzKScjjlj0lebFS5K7qlusTWsHIptiUHMGvu1G2HGY0jvhLk_wNUNWL5TfPTo3DRJKYYz2cqU/w640-h362/IMG20240229143952.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">I added 5 gold purse feet to adorn the bottom and to keep the base of the bag nice and clean.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsejz7928hjxkUl06oyEYyNebRWyKCJzVQuzpCvpVN9wHmfDxAcOxdK0908duAkg9avMRqtP5xfxchwS4qUcMaQniejyecZpUXt5q18Ve6RrHoYuKl4d_0jOS7-ubG8OJIGB1La07J9RThhaKTiH8mCqOdDBRVB36JXYRwUt3dRTuVW6YMtaYAXQjHMxc/s3101/IMG20240229111131.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3101" data-original-width="2989" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsejz7928hjxkUl06oyEYyNebRWyKCJzVQuzpCvpVN9wHmfDxAcOxdK0908duAkg9avMRqtP5xfxchwS4qUcMaQniejyecZpUXt5q18Ve6RrHoYuKl4d_0jOS7-ubG8OJIGB1La07J9RThhaKTiH8mCqOdDBRVB36JXYRwUt3dRTuVW6YMtaYAXQjHMxc/w616-h640/IMG20240229111131.jpg" width="616" /></a></div>The back pocket is a simply magnetic closure with plenty of room.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzVqJ-NghYBA0gF_X8zUjjeBnr7qs56a8A9M66L502_OA-G-VIfOVCHKY7XPH5SgTlB47JvAYAwWk9DiwK9pZL5syZX5x_-swiNFGsP4hGC8wMiDDmkJ9lOqWDfesMv7bgBhb9-GMo5mzuftnpJuGpj5gsE75cfMbCkJqOtzcfSqigDLeSwTY4qN8xXuw/s3198/IMG20240229111200.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3198" data-original-width="2986" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzVqJ-NghYBA0gF_X8zUjjeBnr7qs56a8A9M66L502_OA-G-VIfOVCHKY7XPH5SgTlB47JvAYAwWk9DiwK9pZL5syZX5x_-swiNFGsP4hGC8wMiDDmkJ9lOqWDfesMv7bgBhb9-GMo5mzuftnpJuGpj5gsE75cfMbCkJqOtzcfSqigDLeSwTY4qN8xXuw/w598-h640/IMG20240229111200.jpg" width="598" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The front pocket has the gold twist lock and plenty of storage space.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5YRtHnErVauTw-uL6PpKeE37SDUE0w3-p9yCS9VVG1PmXTsMvTuA2ji2nPsX6szuie_tWo31UNINS70mpq297PgMhr1-WZ33XnE8oiGatp7Nadkr4Zij35P_xzThBaB3lLmz_kLNgJDU1Fc8K6cnLSwGQZ9Xj_U6SVKsOr7bGLzL8gqZmDRDhJDiuigc/s3963/IMG20240229111704.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2324" data-original-width="3963" height="376" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5YRtHnErVauTw-uL6PpKeE37SDUE0w3-p9yCS9VVG1PmXTsMvTuA2ji2nPsX6szuie_tWo31UNINS70mpq297PgMhr1-WZ33XnE8oiGatp7Nadkr4Zij35P_xzThBaB3lLmz_kLNgJDU1Fc8K6cnLSwGQZ9Xj_U6SVKsOr7bGLzL8gqZmDRDhJDiuigc/w640-h376/IMG20240229111704.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And, as per its name, this is a double zipped bag with 2 recessed zippers. This bag has oodles of room.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjcfQcacsLLMbqjSfO1huH-URp4a__1VR4IwOKbYg2lPHRcyzOLeEJbH7rlX9qNR49gIhMxIdk99SBDdESfjNNbYuhSVHwTkTjWfshZXdzPCH-2dimA45_kukHhd6NUcQ8HjkUBSg1W0sr2pbQAV4TH3WWglTkoJKKA4Tz2MXUe-nC9c-JhczHxIs2WH0/s3651/IMG20240229111316.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2438" data-original-width="3651" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjcfQcacsLLMbqjSfO1huH-URp4a__1VR4IwOKbYg2lPHRcyzOLeEJbH7rlX9qNR49gIhMxIdk99SBDdESfjNNbYuhSVHwTkTjWfshZXdzPCH-2dimA45_kukHhd6NUcQ8HjkUBSg1W0sr2pbQAV4TH3WWglTkoJKKA4Tz2MXUe-nC9c-JhczHxIs2WH0/w640-h428/IMG20240229111316.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>It's extremely difficult to photograph the inside of a handbag as you can see, teehee. This time around I used a water resistant canvas for the inside lining. A lot of the YouTube bag makers swear by it because it means the inside of the bag is pretty sturdy, easy to keep clean and the lining doesn't need interfaced. This means it works out cheaper to make your bags, as you are not lining the canvas. Whereas, cotton linings must have interfacing to help keep them sturdy. This was my first time working with this water resistant canvas and I can see what the fuss is about. It is fantastic to work with and I will definitely be using it more in future bags.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyJ6qiXJKdKtu0Y5xAMGgijEoj-VVWrws61AV2Aq-3M3FzZqRn9nsFyDIOusmE4fBWa1BQ10OeCgvL3_0ZY1yHbvGY9v_oobEh06UqmPdJN_D37F7EKvECpyDWz2OHMI2QbPTGDCyPiRLhQPkYXETYinNDncWEtrgm-f1LX2bNJ5aIfI3GkXi2foGPJs0/s4000/IMG20240229111326.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyJ6qiXJKdKtu0Y5xAMGgijEoj-VVWrws61AV2Aq-3M3FzZqRn9nsFyDIOusmE4fBWa1BQ10OeCgvL3_0ZY1yHbvGY9v_oobEh06UqmPdJN_D37F7EKvECpyDWz2OHMI2QbPTGDCyPiRLhQPkYXETYinNDncWEtrgm-f1LX2bNJ5aIfI3GkXi2foGPJs0/w640-h480/IMG20240229111326.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>And with the canvas lining being so plain, it means you can add a pop of colour and personality with the contrasting fabrics. I just used this cute cotton ditsy floral fabric that I had in my stash to use in the slip pockets. There is a slip pocket and an inside zipper pocket in each section of the bag so there are plenty of spaces to add your bits and bobs.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx6IUp7XaljU0jcGb5tKhfcYFLAjBDbvk9Pe752ALROPEsBujcrh2ar7yrXIuXEtlcheuBy5ZGhKFHLmfXyhhpZbgFP9xg8Z4xXYQ9QlbSIoiZrjTgK722Zm0aIMi0_LQVpqg7X71mgMSZIz-aekOjjrHMKSxGedTN7AVhLURp3VKOj1yxH3epd8CpW88/s4000/IMG20240229111341.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx6IUp7XaljU0jcGb5tKhfcYFLAjBDbvk9Pe752ALROPEsBujcrh2ar7yrXIuXEtlcheuBy5ZGhKFHLmfXyhhpZbgFP9xg8Z4xXYQ9QlbSIoiZrjTgK722Zm0aIMi0_LQVpqg7X71mgMSZIz-aekOjjrHMKSxGedTN7AVhLURp3VKOj1yxH3epd8CpW88/w640-h480/IMG20240229111341.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Sorry about the inside photos, they are hard to photograph. This is the inside zipper pocket with a faux leather overlay, which I think is a lovely and professional touch in these bags.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP2GjiqgvJ0-w_98rDb65cRbYVlZMGQbNddz1PoiCTp3YZnp1nCtkUzR2Bi77rkGCNAhNE0iBQR9cCqqqSBFl-EkSg5txQCqUzA8gXx0l2p75HqZ9hsaBDLMoLJFjlP90WeJvxiHCzxsqalSrYsAFDmDYDE-900EzjJRK9YH8J7Bu7qAR3OASO9WXYwqk/s3498/IMG20240229111603.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3498" data-original-width="2954" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP2GjiqgvJ0-w_98rDb65cRbYVlZMGQbNddz1PoiCTp3YZnp1nCtkUzR2Bi77rkGCNAhNE0iBQR9cCqqqSBFl-EkSg5txQCqUzA8gXx0l2p75HqZ9hsaBDLMoLJFjlP90WeJvxiHCzxsqalSrYsAFDmDYDE-900EzjJRK9YH8J7Bu7qAR3OASO9WXYwqk/w540-h640/IMG20240229111603.jpg" width="540" /></a></div>I added gold zipper end hardware to the end of the zips. You can leave your zips hanging out if you wish or tuck them inside the side of the bag for added security. The side profile is pretty cool with the divided sections.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjIixEMPrzPMSLC-VQGeVGBe7souUQT_DKADfc1rKN38Owb2smKEaPxnh5oQUZSGM4iK7qSSg3vHeqiQOA1FXTjLrYrehv29ifX_L_zc7lUTLxxJ1RRk5GL6cP5XuGBso8wdbjbY5b-TWZCYe3-PIMrY5ILGcH2A_Ap2OiGGUJ35swdkxbpHIfE9deRxU/s2871/IMG20240229112127.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2691" data-original-width="2871" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjIixEMPrzPMSLC-VQGeVGBe7souUQT_DKADfc1rKN38Owb2smKEaPxnh5oQUZSGM4iK7qSSg3vHeqiQOA1FXTjLrYrehv29ifX_L_zc7lUTLxxJ1RRk5GL6cP5XuGBso8wdbjbY5b-TWZCYe3-PIMrY5ILGcH2A_Ap2OiGGUJ35swdkxbpHIfE9deRxU/w640-h600/IMG20240229112127.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>This faux leather has a slight grain texture to it which I really like. It gives it a bit more texture than just a flat plain black. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFWbL6vdFprrxhdyuHjB1k7k6dQwPp0rv2qZ3_NnHqxslEcnK1Q7BdAne2Wmrbit6OUB92dVshd_G2l1AfXEvis_UGVYMit1VWLoshqs38CPWy9_K7PsHmso9ei3RcSDIOeCZB4_xIjl991wdjNRk5qCih_iv_nr-rWQo5R0sElziyRS07ihoCqfIomso/s2962/IMG20240229112139.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2962" data-original-width="2894" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFWbL6vdFprrxhdyuHjB1k7k6dQwPp0rv2qZ3_NnHqxslEcnK1Q7BdAne2Wmrbit6OUB92dVshd_G2l1AfXEvis_UGVYMit1VWLoshqs38CPWy9_K7PsHmso9ei3RcSDIOeCZB4_xIjl991wdjNRk5qCih_iv_nr-rWQo5R0sElziyRS07ihoCqfIomso/w626-h640/IMG20240229112139.jpg" width="626" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7hoHEdN69g8vtL0HSBMKI-X4fbKqSJc7TEjpLPMyOaFyVPzDLTRtPJrWx5ZrjKKTooQlrttlb3V3EWDWJ0dPbRECPZI8aKfQaYlQR4v2wYBAB6wk4H7tJtYvSiTfsqnhA6xM5zTWS8jWZPj04kNkPQTcVyuJggg2j2Ojj-rX_LtWsUbsDb2Z0KjGlc70/s2992/IMG20240229112147.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2992" data-original-width="2976" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7hoHEdN69g8vtL0HSBMKI-X4fbKqSJc7TEjpLPMyOaFyVPzDLTRtPJrWx5ZrjKKTooQlrttlb3V3EWDWJ0dPbRECPZI8aKfQaYlQR4v2wYBAB6wk4H7tJtYvSiTfsqnhA6xM5zTWS8jWZPj04kNkPQTcVyuJggg2j2Ojj-rX_LtWsUbsDb2Z0KjGlc70/w636-h640/IMG20240229112147.jpg" width="636" /></a></div><span style="text-align: justify;">And that's it from me for now folks...........Toodles Noodles .......Lee aka Crafty Loops xx</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: justify;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;">SHOPPING LIST</div><div style="text-align: justify;">At the time of typing, the items I linked to are available. However, items stock changes all the time, some items where bought on auction sites and with time marching by, some items I link may no longer be available from that particular seller. However, a quick Google search should help you out if my links are no longer working/available.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://sewyours.com/products/the-duplicity-handbag-pdf-sewing-pattern" target="_blank">Duplicity handbag</a> - <a href="https://sewyours.com/" target="_blank">Sew Yours</a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00AXA2W76/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirectFromSmile=1" target="_blank">Jeans Needle</a> - Amazon</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div>Personalised Labels - <a href="https://wunderlabel.co.uk/leather-labels/" target="_blank">Wunderlabels</a></div><div><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/233180554441?var=532667155409" target="_blank">Black Grain faux leather</a> -<a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/directhome" target="_blank"> Direct Home</a>, Ebay</div><div><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BLMW187S?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details" target="_blank">Gold Strap ends</a> - Amazon</div><div><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09Z22S61Y?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details" target="_blank">Gold double D-rings</a> hardware- Amazon</div><div><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/254976352300?var=554876336693" target="_blank">Black Continuous Zipper</a>, size 5 -<a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/laing317" target="_blank"> laing317</a></div><div>Grey water resistant canvas, 400gsm - Unfortunately the seller is no longer registered</div><div>Contrasting fabric - In my stash</div><div><a href="https://hotpinkhaberdashery.com/products/decovil?variant=39285459386442" target="_blank">Decovil heavy interfacing</a> -<a href="https://hotpinkhaberdashery.com/" target="_blank"> Hot Pink Haberdashery</a></div><div>2mm<a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B09KPLJR58/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1" target="_blank"> Self-Adhesive Foam</a> (bag base) - Amazon</div><div><a href="https://www.temu.com/uk/10pcs-bag-handbag-foot-spike-luggage-leather-goods-hardware-leather-bag-heart-shaped-bucket-spike-foot-spike-screw-g-601099515328246.html?top_gallery_url=https%3A%2F%2Fimg.kwcdn.com%2Fproduct%2FFancyalgo%2FVirtualModelMatting%2F60864b1a135e61de9f8611c6d1f68171.jpg&spec_gallery_id=21305798&refer_page_sn=10017&refer_source=0&freesia_scene=2&_oak_freesia_scene=2&_oak_rec_ext_1=MjM4&_oak_gallery_order=267697909%2C594926560%2C1764186037%2C1764186037%2C220989539&search_key=handbag%20foot%20spike%20heart&refer_page_el_sn=200049&refer_page_name=bgn_verification&refer_page_id=10017_1703445204152_k43suqw4g2&_x_sessn_id=dhzkv69aob" target="_blank">Heart Chicago screws</a> - Temu</div><div><a href="https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003568030381.html?srcSns=com.microsoft.office.outlook&spreadType=socialShare&bizType=ProductDetail&social_params=60446994954&aff_fcid=f465d9cfc5074a4597f96d6c3fdcae66-1703445744454-07862-_Eyf6na1&tt=MG&aff_fsk=_Eyf6na1&aff_platform=default&sk=_Eyf6na1&aff_trace_key=f465d9cfc5074a4597f96d6c3fdcae66-1703445744454-07862-_Eyf6na1&shareId=60446994954&businessType=ProductDetail&platform=AE&terminal_id=53423d48da66444e8828e463a13f0dd3&afSmartRedirect=y" target="_blank">Purse feet </a>, Gold- AliExpress</div><div><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B09SKYZXX7/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">Gold twist lock</a> - Amazon</div><div><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07BRFRZFS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">Magnetic clasp closures</a> - Amazon</div><div><a href="https://www.temu.com/uk/1pc-6pcs-removable-and-replaceable-zipper-head-pull-lock-pendant-head-jacket-jeans-down-backpack-handbag-luggage-universal-metal-heart-zipper-head-g-601099527229277.html?top_gallery_url=https%3A%2F%2Fimg.kwcdn.com%2Fproduct%2FFancyalgo%2FVirtualModelMatting%2Fde1257e9d600f3ca0238a6831bff5394.jpg&spec_gallery_id=4039041619&refer_page_sn=10009&refer_source=0&freesia_scene=2&_oak_freesia_scene=2&_oak_rec_ext_1=Nzg&_oak_gallery_order=1902729841%2C2031584143%2C898856028%2C1008824992%2C725545538&search_key=zipper%20ends&refer_page_el_sn=200049&_x_sessn_id=dhzkv69aob&refer_page_name=search_result&refer_page_id=10009_1703445050754_1wlv5szd2w" target="_blank">Heart zipper pulls</a> in gold - Temu</div><div><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09T31Q63P?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details" target="_blank">Handmade metal label</a>, gold - Amazon</div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: center;">If you like my blog and would like to buy me a </span><a href="https://ko-fi.com/craftyloops" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank">coffee</a><span style="text-align: center;">, I have a</span><a href="https://ko-fi.com/craftyloops" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank"> ko-fi page</a><span style="text-align: center;">. 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And as promised, I am back with the final little cutie patootie Bunny that I made following a pattern from Adele at <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/928783080/easy-large-bunny-rabbit-memory-bear?ref=shop_home_active_1&pro=1" target="_blank">In the Hoop Online</a>. My blog has been nothing but bunnies and bags lately, teehee. Anyway, I won't keep you as you've seen 3 of these bunnies already. Bunny <a href="https://www.craftyloops.com/2024/01/handmade-large-bunny-rabbit-from-in.html" target="_blank">#1</a> and <a href="https://www.craftyloops.com/2024/02/handmade-large-bunny-rabbits-from-in.html" target="_blank">#2&3</a>.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhskTU7uDpktbNhmLPPR2Q28sFRcEiOCf5e2IKvhpk8EFBLY5jToh_CCTn-WDg9bCv_zYGRLgjIDhxrJlgBgVPEG_JLOjg8JRoNu_BPgoBgJmm5oElnBkP-It32xTFA4yzAIDyWKcU-87NSl9Z5afF1DskctVEgppWFN5n1swn3SEghjZDhlhFhSSHKuZk/s2978/IMG20240221141948.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2978" data-original-width="2774" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhskTU7uDpktbNhmLPPR2Q28sFRcEiOCf5e2IKvhpk8EFBLY5jToh_CCTn-WDg9bCv_zYGRLgjIDhxrJlgBgVPEG_JLOjg8JRoNu_BPgoBgJmm5oElnBkP-It32xTFA4yzAIDyWKcU-87NSl9Z5afF1DskctVEgppWFN5n1swn3SEghjZDhlhFhSSHKuZk/w596-h640/IMG20240221141948.jpg" width="596" /></a></div>I did the same faux leather pads on the bunny feet but did the top stitching in white thread so it would pop a wee bit more. Now, I am very aware that my sewing skills are by no means professional at all, so my top stitching isn't the greatest. But it certainly confirms the handmade aspect of these bunnies, that's for sure, teehee. I did add the buttons again to both the arms and legs for added security which I really like. I did it differently this time though, which I feel worked better. Instead of waiting until the whole bunny is completely made up to add the buttons, I added them when the stuffing was out of the body and still open at the back. This meant I was only going through the stuffed leg and empty body which was so much easier for sewing. And I think it made the limbs sit better too. Previously, I was weaving the extra long dolls needle through the stuffed leg, then the fully stuffed body and then again through the other side of the opposite leg. And that, quite honestly was torture. So from now on, if I am adding buttons for added strength to the limbs, I will add the buttons on when the body is empty.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUW2E-KpoUeuIfANHQAss7dL0BfLT9WhOR_Q_m8vBVJCD4_pj53jvIbpljTnPRu6iC9ZEW-shsAQYNZwzupLl75dZNahAy4puiU_cGARLhSdRJCmRz7D49dfpyJfDYwspkflj4uRIzoA6LEgpRl60SsiVkts1F9DAneVPg0ylhUX1U7tAJtSl9jFIHzsU/s2803/IMG20240221142131.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2803" data-original-width="2136" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUW2E-KpoUeuIfANHQAss7dL0BfLT9WhOR_Q_m8vBVJCD4_pj53jvIbpljTnPRu6iC9ZEW-shsAQYNZwzupLl75dZNahAy4puiU_cGARLhSdRJCmRz7D49dfpyJfDYwspkflj4uRIzoA6LEgpRl60SsiVkts1F9DAneVPg0ylhUX1U7tAJtSl9jFIHzsU/w488-h640/IMG20240221142131.jpg" width="488" /></a></div>The fabrics I used were just some random fat quarters that I had in my ever increasing stash. And of course, I added my little Dicky-bow to this bunny too. It's a lovely wee finishing touch. Wouldn't these be adorable with a big easter egg sitting between the legs? And then maybe add it to a wee wicker basket with some lovely Easter chocolates and then tied up in Cellophane with a big colourful bow. What a beautiful Easter basket that would be to give to the kiddos. And once they eat all the chocolate goodies and crash after the sugar high, they have a cute bunny to snuggle in bed with, lol. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjqNelXnbBEw2UDlaanto1G5PZejKuiqNUIxQGXy25VhVHlTMQOCkbfR_TzTXax03vnYrjkpQMZBwCbZoKybYX9E-nbpNtD5JWjstW4gqmSPc67tb24RIZ9XT7HIh3mDNx2PhN30jOx_0bjEBgvOlBenG1NH4f4YF_JHT_qUIJjMUFNVWkZ5PMAh8ZvZk/s3424/IMG20240221142240.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2828" data-original-width="3424" height="528" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjqNelXnbBEw2UDlaanto1G5PZejKuiqNUIxQGXy25VhVHlTMQOCkbfR_TzTXax03vnYrjkpQMZBwCbZoKybYX9E-nbpNtD5JWjstW4gqmSPc67tb24RIZ9XT7HIh3mDNx2PhN30jOx_0bjEBgvOlBenG1NH4f4YF_JHT_qUIJjMUFNVWkZ5PMAh8ZvZk/w640-h528/IMG20240221142240.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">And here is the final bunny, with her older sister. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Just a heads up.....I need to purge a lot of craft items. My room is getting ridiculously full again, even after my purge 3 years ago. And to keep myself accountable, I am writing it here that I <b><i><u>WILL</u></i></b> be having a big Destash sale very soon. If I write it on my blog.......it must happen, teehee. So look out for a Destashing announcement, coming soon to a blog near you, lol.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">That's it from me folks. Toodles Noodles ......Lee aka Crafty Loops xx</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">SHOPPING LIST</div><div style="text-align: justify;">At the time of typing, the items I linked to are available. However, items stock changes all the time, some items where bought on auction sites and with time marching by, some items I link may no longer be available from that particular seller. However, a quick Google search should help you out if my links are no longer working/available.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/928783080/easy-large-bunny-rabbit-memory-bear?ref=shop_home_active_1&pro=1" target="_blank">Large Bunny Rabbit Pattern</a> - <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/InTheHoopOnline?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=928783080&from_page=listing" target="_blank">In the Hoop Online</a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00AXA2W76/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirectFromSmile=1" target="_blank">Jeans Needle</a> - Amazon</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div>Personalised Labels - <a href="https://wunderlabel.co.uk/leather-labels/" target="_blank">Wunderlabels</a></div><div><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/233180554441?var=532667155409" target="_blank">Black Faux leather</a> - <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/directhome" target="_blank">Direct Home, Ebay</a></div><div><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/225954934438" target="_blank">Woven Fusible Interfacing</a> - <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/staples7460?_trksid=p4429486.m3561.l2559" target="_blank">staples7460</a> - Ebay</div><div>Random fabrics were purchased from different sellers on Ebay.</div><div><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/283328865688?var=584242594251" target="_blank">Blue 15mm Dolls Eyes</a> - <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/celloexpress" target="_blank">celloexpress.ni</a>, Ebay</div><div><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/283607920481?var=585216185935" target="_blank">21mm Flocked nose</a> - <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/celloexpress">celloexpress.ni</a>, Ebay</div><div><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/283312110545?var=586087858069" target="_blank">40mm cotter joints</a> for the head - <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/celloexpress" target="_blank">celloexpress.ni</a>, Ebay</div><div><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/282733566202?var=581994106811" target="_blank">25mm plastic safety joints</a> - <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/celloexpress">celloexpress.ni</a>, Ebay</div><div><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/362882002527?var=632015965955" target="_blank">Hollow fibre toy filler</a> -<a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/hannahtextiles" target="_blank"> Hannah Textiles</a>, Ebay</div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: center;">If you like my blog and would like to buy me a </span><a href="https://ko-fi.com/craftyloops" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank">coffee</a><span style="text-align: center;">, I have a</span><a href="https://ko-fi.com/craftyloops" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank"> ko-fi page</a><span style="text-align: center;">. 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This is such a lovely pattern from Adele and it comes together so easily too. Adele also has a fantastic step by step </span><a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/InTheHoopOnline?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=928783080&from_page=listing" style="text-align: justify;" target="_blank">video tutorial</a><span style="text-align: justify;"> on her </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@inthehooponline6105/featured" style="text-align: justify;" target="_blank">YouTube channel</a><span style="text-align: justify;">. I said that I had another 3 bunnies to make and these are 2 that I made for my 2 nephews. I do have 1 more bunny to finish but I ran out of stuffing. So, I'm waiting for that to come in and I will share that wee bunny then.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_GuubN5m3oHFXaMDQgiTD3zSM-z-bQHuDNyW8vsIl8ZtBMGIdlQKKCsIGQ6qBVJnGm3eoosjZDmCVuAo84HXsdFT5iflRYq-ElsHMaVVRLKKXw_gVIpuzXBxeCMhpRlYi74b8hHpfZsfUB3GyJ3-2chEGY_-QA9OgbnuYKnvtfg3k5sgn03c68qxnBS8/s3297/IMG20240217123031.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3297" data-original-width="2201" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_GuubN5m3oHFXaMDQgiTD3zSM-z-bQHuDNyW8vsIl8ZtBMGIdlQKKCsIGQ6qBVJnGm3eoosjZDmCVuAo84HXsdFT5iflRYq-ElsHMaVVRLKKXw_gVIpuzXBxeCMhpRlYi74b8hHpfZsfUB3GyJ3-2chEGY_-QA9OgbnuYKnvtfg3k5sgn03c68qxnBS8/w428-h640/IMG20240217123031.jpg" width="428" /></a></div>I adore their big bunny feet. They are so cute. I hope this wee dude doesn't look too sinister with his big red face, lol. .....I'm hoping his big blue eyes makes him a little less terrifying, although I'm not sure they'll work....I probably should have picked a different fabric for this wee guys face but he's made now, teehee. Hopefully he doesn't make my nephew cry...eek!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgokvfByqAKnb4olkx8N7Z88vjTSamx5eZV-3JUqVIwDXdAlmrEjE09C7eKEmUYZQA3TBztZaFzRB9awwbpc6vtEf5GW6c7KYW-ycnCZEi-VGTBaxNP-rYBBBt_OtbkgB3WeBclf3P-_MgipT1vwgGxoWzg4By2nlTlSqJWqLXA7sB1Ovfn88fEl2w8wnA/s3617/IMG20240217123037.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3617" data-original-width="2865" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgokvfByqAKnb4olkx8N7Z88vjTSamx5eZV-3JUqVIwDXdAlmrEjE09C7eKEmUYZQA3TBztZaFzRB9awwbpc6vtEf5GW6c7KYW-ycnCZEi-VGTBaxNP-rYBBBt_OtbkgB3WeBclf3P-_MgipT1vwgGxoWzg4By2nlTlSqJWqLXA7sB1Ovfn88fEl2w8wnA/w506-h640/IMG20240217123037.jpg" width="506" /></a></div>I used Marvel fat quarter fabrics because my wee nephew is super hero mad.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7ZGzWg-mhILnRamF_CyE6ddXcyEiDlSCVgLK4qEhPgHz8-3G8Cs6qzLnS7uvfR4Y-q-xd5Q8-GXzjxfndLBV9x2trfg27WScWXWe8t5E_VyN9IjyDRkltB1QPCeNmzaRhM11nQOQLaINV3JTLxe3Tv6TWf7mR97zYriA68IJpw9hhqwn600hIuv__AnQ/s2409/IMG20240217123301.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2409" data-original-width="1673" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7ZGzWg-mhILnRamF_CyE6ddXcyEiDlSCVgLK4qEhPgHz8-3G8Cs6qzLnS7uvfR4Y-q-xd5Q8-GXzjxfndLBV9x2trfg27WScWXWe8t5E_VyN9IjyDRkltB1QPCeNmzaRhM11nQOQLaINV3JTLxe3Tv6TWf7mR97zYriA68IJpw9hhqwn600hIuv__AnQ/w444-h640/IMG20240217123301.jpg" width="444" /></a></div>Their little Dicky-bows are a nice wee touch. They aren't part of the pattern. I added these myself as I felt that the neck area was missing something. I think these work well.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN_CNLkdmEP3OjqcrEHSlixmSluf9ZVHgS4cmYC-xuuIycnJauTk2acLv2RRfDSGwEAC-zNJTJXPzDDg6ZrtngRyrbZhIMfltWr6gA659q82PbdYhP1hf2YMk8kPOc7PtldYE33kdFBmDsOxdmoxgFYiCvPtHHx-fYqu0zSOP864FOY2jMVzQ_0_ruKb8/s3849/IMG20240217123104.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3849" data-original-width="2529" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN_CNLkdmEP3OjqcrEHSlixmSluf9ZVHgS4cmYC-xuuIycnJauTk2acLv2RRfDSGwEAC-zNJTJXPzDDg6ZrtngRyrbZhIMfltWr6gA659q82PbdYhP1hf2YMk8kPOc7PtldYE33kdFBmDsOxdmoxgFYiCvPtHHx-fYqu0zSOP864FOY2jMVzQ_0_ruKb8/w420-h640/IMG20240217123104.jpg" width="420" /></a></div>Although the arms and legs are attached using proper toy making safety cotter joints, as they are toys for my nieces and nephews, I wanted to ensure that there'd be no issues with limbs tearing off. So, I also added button joints to the arms and legs too. It just gives added protection but the arms and legs still move well, without impeding their movements.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz8X4xi1IRvOg0CjlE8whq16a9EgSlmHrkDGhj1pZXyuyXJSFyOg91T7hOReKDsthtqC7QkCbbDNrOz8VlFZ6IV8EaySdnB_R00cU_9vlkOjgJdVFQLTmzE7BXX2-Bfaf4KTE-Gpm9yUWVxJmaEDeEDpDAW-oT8bKycgqJZt0FCbcaWmMuSn1UFPvyHRs/s3677/IMG20240217123529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2557" data-original-width="3677" height="446" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz8X4xi1IRvOg0CjlE8whq16a9EgSlmHrkDGhj1pZXyuyXJSFyOg91T7hOReKDsthtqC7QkCbbDNrOz8VlFZ6IV8EaySdnB_R00cU_9vlkOjgJdVFQLTmzE7BXX2-Bfaf4KTE-Gpm9yUWVxJmaEDeEDpDAW-oT8bKycgqJZt0FCbcaWmMuSn1UFPvyHRs/w640-h446/IMG20240217123529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Here's the 2 boys with the little girl bunny from the <a href="https://www.craftyloops.com/2024/01/handmade-large-bunny-rabbit-from-in.html" target="_blank">last post</a>. I have 1 more to share and that's the bunnies heading off to their new homes.<div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">And that's it from me folks. Toodles Noodles......Lee aka Crafty Loops xx</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;">SHOPPING LIST</div><div style="text-align: justify;">At the time of typing, the items I linked to are available. However, items stock changes all the time, some items where bought on auction sites and with time marching by, some items I link may no longer be available from that particular seller. However, a quick Google search should help you out if my links are no longer working/available.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/928783080/easy-large-bunny-rabbit-memory-bear?ref=shop_home_active_1&pro=1" target="_blank">Large Bunny Rabbit Pattern</a> - <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/InTheHoopOnline?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=928783080&from_page=listing" target="_blank">In the Hoop Online</a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00AXA2W76/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirectFromSmile=1" target="_blank">Jeans Needle</a> - Amazon</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div>Personalised Labels - <a href="https://wunderlabel.co.uk/leather-labels/" target="_blank">Wunderlabels</a></div><div><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/233180554441?var=532667155409" target="_blank">Black Faux leather</a> - <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/directhome" target="_blank">Direct Home, Ebay</a></div><div><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/225954934438" target="_blank">Woven Fusible Interfacing</a> - <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/staples7460?_trksid=p4429486.m3561.l2559" target="_blank">staples7460</a> - Ebay</div><div>Marvel fat Quarter bundles and other random fabrics were purchased from different sellers on Ebay.</div><div>Polycotton <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/256386890251?itmmeta=01HQ3XBSTS3C28W8G49FBERM5B&hash=item3bb1d97a0b:g:678AAOSwQ-Zlr8u~" target="_blank">Grey ditsy fabric</a> -<a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/kayestextiles" target="_blank"> Kayes Textiles</a>, Ebay</div><div><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/283328865688?var=584242594251" target="_blank">Blue 15mm Dolls Eyes</a> - <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/celloexpress" target="_blank">celloexpress.ni</a>, Ebay</div><div><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/283607920481?var=585216185935" target="_blank">21mm Flocked nose</a> - <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/celloexpress">celloexpress.ni</a>, Ebay</div><div><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/283312110545?var=586087858069" target="_blank">40mm cotter joints</a> for the head - <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/celloexpress" target="_blank">celloexpress.ni</a>, Ebay</div><div><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/282733566202?var=581994106811" target="_blank">25mm plastic safety joints</a> - <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/celloexpress">celloexpress.ni</a>, Ebay</div><div><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/362882002527?var=632015965955" target="_blank">Hollow fibre toy filler</a> -<a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/hannahtextiles" target="_blank"> Hannah Textiles</a>, Ebay</div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: center;">If you like my blog and would like to buy me a </span><a href="https://ko-fi.com/craftyloops" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank">coffee</a><span style="text-align: center;">, I have a</span><a href="https://ko-fi.com/craftyloops" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank"> ko-fi page</a><span style="text-align: center;">. 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But I wanted to talk to you about something that might be a bit controversial within the Arts & Crafting Community. I must have written this post maybe 6 or 7 years ago but wasn't sure if I should post it as, I didn't want to upset anyone. However, the more and more I thought about it, rewrote it and tinkered with this post, the more I felt compelled to share it.....even if it's a bit controversial. And the subject relates to Design Teams and the issue around whether the Designer should get paid a wage and not just paid in products. I know there are going to be varying opinions about this but please hear me out. I think as Crafters, we tend to undervalue our work a lot and I think this plays a major role in how Design Teams work....and possibly take advantage of that fact. If you want to hear more about my thoughts and opinions of Crafters, commissions, "favours" and paid work, please read my previous post <a href="https://www.craftyloops.com/2015/04/just-because-its-handmade-doesnt-mean.html">HERE</a>, called <a href="https://www.craftyloops.com/2015/04/just-because-its-handmade-doesnt-mean.html" target="_blank">"Just because it's handmade, doesn't mean its cheap".</a></p><p>Now, firstly I must preface this with a disclaimer; I am not here to name and shame any Company in particular. No one has approached me or caused me to have a bad experience with a Design Team. I am not giving off because I'm jealous or was not accepted onto a Design Team. I've been asked to be on numerous Design Teams, so it is not that I have been snubbed by a Company and this is my evil revenge, lol. This is merely my own personal opinion and thoughts on the subject.</p><p>For those who don't know, a Design Team Member is a Crafter who is "employed" (that term is used loosely) for a certain length of time by a Craft Company, to produce artwork/craft projects for them in exchange for that company's product. The Crafter is usually asked to produce a set amount of projects a month, as little as 4 projects a month but can be anything upwards and beyond that; showcasing the craft products that said company sends you. Now, a lot of Crafter's will think to themselves...Woowhooo, free craft supplies....but remember the old saying, if it seems to good to be true...it's too good to be true....well, this, in my opinion has never been more true. </p><p>As I said, I am not naming and shaming any one Company here, so I will use a random hypothetical craft company here in my example, to explain why I feel Design Teams can be a little too good to be true. So, say The Loopy Craft Company (Made up company, obviously) wants to get some Designers to showcase their craft supplies. Ohhh Loopy Loo looks like the perfect candidate for the "job". She has an active blog and YouTube channel as well as social media platforms like facebook and instagram....she'll be perfect. So, Loopy Loo gets all excited about working with The Loopy Craft Company. All she has to do is produce 8 projects a month using the free craft supplies that The Loopy Craft Company sends her. But it's never that simple. In the terms for the Design Team, there are all these little "extras" that Loopy Loo has agreed to. Ok, so 8 projects a month is a great amount for Loopy Loo. That's 2 a week which is doable. But then she realises that 4 of those projects have to be video tutorials. And all 8 projects have to be made by a certain date and uploaded to all forms of social media, facebook, instagram and including writing out a detailed blog post about what she made, how she made it and using what products which also must include multiple detailed photos. And of course, there will have to be photos to accompany the projects. Suddenly, this Design Team with free products is starting to sound more like a full time job than a nice way to get some products to play with.</p><p>So, Loopy Loo has no problem getting her projects made on time. She spent many hours coming up with ideas, jotting them down and even making a few mock ups and buying a few extra basics that she needs to complete the makes. But she quickly realises that her photo and video quality isn't that great and she's having to buy a better camera to take detailed photos and even maybe a better camcorder and memory card for recording videos too. Oh, and then there's editing software to edit the photos and videos.....and boy does it take hours to edit a step by step tutorial. But then when it comes time to upload her video, Loopy Loo's kids need the laptop for school work so she has to wait until they finish with it so she can upload her video tutorial to YouTube on time. Now Loopy Loo is considering buying another laptop that she can dedicate to her Design Team work so there's no issue with the family needing it. But then the kids want to watch a movie on Netflix and now her video upload is saying it's going to take 4 hours to upload and the kids are complaining that Neflix is buffering because her video upload is eating up the bandwidth. So, rather than let the kids miss their movie, she waits to upload her video until after they go to bed. Suddenly its 12am and she's sitting over her laptop, watching the upload bar slowly fill up. But, it's ok because she now has the laptop and don't forget the detailed blog post she has to write up with the photos of all her makes. And she needs to make sure she has links back to the Company's products for each and every product she uses. So she spends hours sifting through The Loopy Craft Company's website, copy and pasting all the products details and web page links into a document so she can share them on the blog post. Then she remembers she needs to edit some of the photos she took and has to retake some photos as they didn't showcase the products as she'd like and they looked like they had a yellow tint because of the light bulbs in her house. But that's ok, that's easily fixed with buying daylight bulbs, which are very expensive and whilst she's at it, she may as well invest in an Ottlite. And sure, why not throw in a photo light box so she can take photos of her makes in style. She wants to ensure that the products look good on screen so taking the time with staging the makes and ensuring the photos look good is worth the investment, she thinks. </p><p>Then, the Craft Company has asked her to send the makes back to them because a Crafting Expo is coming up and they want her makes to adorn their stall to showcase how their products have been used. So suddenly Loopy Loo has an earlier deadline as she has to take everything to the Post Office to send to the Company, in plenty of time for the Expo. And then they also want some examples to share on the actual companies social media channels like YouTube etc., for a new product launch or to share at a face to face class. So, the items she's spent hours and hours making, photographing, videoing and showcasing aren't even hers at the end of it all. Ok, some Companies will send the projects back to her, but by the time they've done the rounds at expo's or have been showcased over and over again at a face to face class, her projects are probably a bit more tattered and worse for wear by the time she gets them back. Then poor old Loopy Loo realises that although she is using the products they sent her, she is also eating into her other craft supplies like paper, glue, double sided tape, scrapbook papers etc., because the company doesn't supply her with absolutely everything she needs to produce a project. So Loopy Loo is now having to spend her own money to replenish her own basic supplies just to be able to make and use their products. Basically, Loopy Loo has become a Designer, Maker, Social Media Mogul, Photographer, Video Editor and Sales Person all for the payment of a few free craft products...that she might not even get to own in the end. And even if she does.....this Design Team spot has cost her more time and money than the sum of the free product she received. What started out as her hobby has now become a full-time job with no pay other than a few products.</p><p>Now, it is not all doom and gloom. A plus side is that, Loopy Loo gets exposure on the World Wide Web by the Company accrediting her work on their social media platforms. But....that's not really a massive gift on their part, as it is Loopy Loo that basically did all the work for their socials....they are merely clicking the "save" or "send" button. SO, yes, the exposure can be rewarding and her work is maybe reaching more people than if she wasn't on the team, but it isn't comparable to the massive amount of time, effort and money that it takes from her. </p><p>As I discussed in my other post <a href="https://www.craftyloops.com/2015/04/just-because-its-handmade-doesnt-mean.html" target="_blank">"Just because it's handmade, doesn't mean it's cheap"</a>, your time, talent and hard work has as much right to be appropriately compensated as that of any other professional, should it be a Plumber or a Doctor. I don't know whether it's because predominantly, Crafter's are mostly women and that Crafting is almost seen as a wee daytime hobby that doesn't warrant paying, but I honestly feel that these Design Team Members should be paid and are entitled to be paid for the work they do, and not just payment in product. It takes so long to come up with projects, design them, make them etc., and then to do all the other social media aspects on top of that. It becomes a full time job for some of these Designers. And I personally think that it is rather exploitative of a lot of these Craft Companies to expect so much from these Designers and give so little in return. I understand we are in the world of Influencers now and if you don't take the Design Team position, there are 100 crafters lined up behind you that would jump at the chance. But just like I wouldn't ask a plumber to fix my sink for free because I gave him the wrench to fix it, likewise I feel that Craft Companies should do much more to compensate their Designers monetarily, rather than just giving them products.</p><p>I realise that my above example might have been a little extreme and over the top. But I honestly don't think its a great stretch from the truth. I also acknowledge that this post might rub some people or companies up the wrong way. I didn't actually mention any Company in particular...but there are many that I could have. However, the fault isn't just all on the Craft Companies either. Any company would be mad not to take advantage of having work and exposure of their products being used simply by giving the artist some "free stuff". No company is going to turn down what is essentially, free advertising, at the end of the day. The Craft Company will happily take advantage of that because no one has stood up and said that it is wrong, isn't acceptable or morally iffy. Crafters/Artists also have to take responsibility on their end too. I think Crafter's have to realise that their time, work, effort and artistry is a valuable commodity to trade on. Goodness knows, the Craft Companies are certainly trading on your artistry, so you are definitely entitled to get better recognition of that, than just some free products and a Facebook shout-out. Without the Designers, these Craft Companies would not sell half of the products they make. Design Team Members are an integral part when it comes to selling product....I'd say a massively integral and vital part in selling Craft products. But as Crafters/Artists, we have to acknowledge the value of our work and time and realise that it is not rude or inconsiderate to want that work to be properly compensated. Unfortunately, one Crafter saying to a company that she/he would like to get paid for their time and work is not going to be enough to make a change in the Design Team paradigm. The Craft Company will merely laugh and move on to the next person who is willing to do it for nothing. If you are waiting for the status quo to change, hoping the Craft Companies will wake up one day and have a change of heart and want to pay it's Designers, well it'll be a cold day in hell for that to ever happen. Change will happen when these wonderfully talented and creative women and men realise the value of their work and collectively decide to stand together and demand the remuneration that they so very much deserve.</p><p>I'm sure any Craft Company that thought they'd like me on their Design Team is now seriously backing away from my blog slowly, lol. This is not to say that I will never be on a Design Team or will never do an honest review on a particular product that I've been sent. And there are Crafter's who are more than happy to just get "free products" and don't want to be paid for their time and work as that in itself brings up other work, like being self-employed, paying taxes etc. And that is ok too. I wonder if there will ever be a solution to this or will the system carry on the way it is now? Maybe a happy medium would be to have a tiered system, where Designers who don't want a full time wage as such, gets paid in product but the expectations and workload reflects that. And then have a tier where the workload is greater, but the Designer gets fairly paid for the work they do. That could possibly work for everyone involved. I suppose, at the end of the day what I am saying is, if I like a product and I feel that the Company's expectations of my work doesn't cost me dearly, of course I will work with them. But I also know the value of my work. And I don't think I could ever be on a Design Team that ultimately cost me more in my time, products, artistry or monetary value. There needs to be balance in the arrangement. I don't want to feel exploited by any Craft Company and I would like to be treated with the appropriate professional gratitude that is equal to the time and effort that I put in for them. I don't ever want to work with a Company that expects full time work from me for little to no compensation from them. I don't think it is fair that it costs Designers more in all these areas when the only one who is coming out on top are the Craft Companies. I think it's an exploitative and shady practice. Crafter's are Artist in their own right and deserve to be recognised as such. </p><p>I hope I haven't offended anyone. This is merely my own personal opinions and are not directed at any one Company or Design Team at all. It is simply the thoughts that rattle around in my noggin that just so happen to spill onto this blog page. Let me know what you think. Do you think Design Team members deserve more compensation for all the work they do? I would love to hear your opinions and thoughts too.</p><p>That's it from me for now folks. Toodles Noodles......Lee aka Crafty Loops xx</p><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: center;">If you like my blog and would like to buy me a </span><a href="https://ko-fi.com/craftyloops" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank">coffee</a><span style="text-align: center;">, I have a</span><a href="https://ko-fi.com/craftyloops" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank"> ko-fi page</a><span style="text-align: center;">. Don't feel obligated though, it's only if you want to. Every</span><a href="https://ko-fi.com/craftyloops" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank"> Ko-fi </a><span style="text-align: center;">goes towards maintaining this domain and blog. 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And look.....she can make more than just handbags and wallets, teehee. Isn't this big bunny the cutest thing ever. I bought this <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/928783080/easy-large-bunny-rabbit-memory-bear?ref=shop_home_active_1&pro=1" target="_blank">Bunny pattern</a> from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/InTheHoopOnline?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=928783080&from_page=listing" target="_blank">In the Hoop Online</a>. This is such a lovely pattern from Adele and it comes together so easily too. Adele also has a fantastic step by step <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/InTheHoopOnline?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=928783080&from_page=listing" target="_blank">video tutorial</a> on her <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@inthehooponline6105/featured" target="_blank">YouTube channel</a>. So you can sew along with your pattern or follow along with the video, which is definitely my preferred method. I noticed that Adele has loads of other toy patterns too.....so me thinks I may be having a little shopping spree happening soon, lol.</span></div><div><span style="text-align: justify;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="text-align: justify;">I'm sure you've noticed from past toy projects, that I tend to make my toys in batches of three, for my nephew and 2 nieces. Well, a new wee nephew arrived in October, so my toys will now be made in batches of 4. I made this first bunny as my tester as I wanted to see just how much stuffing this bunny would take. This is a BIG bunny and I stuffed her pretty full so she's actually quite the weighty girl. If you wanted a less structured, softer bunny I am sure you could use less stuffing. But I wanted this bunny to be able to sit under her own weight. So, she's weighty but very sturdy. </span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1nn1E-vLbt_aZot7f1cyVhkOTqzKNXZNuBhV8-R_o5RzGQlk8uytXMZ8uLMOJvdPu-fzMjJVaK2pJXaB4DvcG9P-6jtWLfr_2h4-LKWCzTFvZnj2JdHCHmamClSSjAzEcivNOAs7az7Po05sGqBC8AITCpIi2CzZzYD_Arate34tu4RBvYi8HPwGs8c4/s3217/IMG20240111133617.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3217" data-original-width="2593" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1nn1E-vLbt_aZot7f1cyVhkOTqzKNXZNuBhV8-R_o5RzGQlk8uytXMZ8uLMOJvdPu-fzMjJVaK2pJXaB4DvcG9P-6jtWLfr_2h4-LKWCzTFvZnj2JdHCHmamClSSjAzEcivNOAs7az7Po05sGqBC8AITCpIi2CzZzYD_Arate34tu4RBvYi8HPwGs8c4/w516-h640/IMG20240111133617.jpg" width="516" /></a></div><span style="text-align: justify;">The pattern didn't come with the bow tie. I just came up with that myself as I thought the neck area looked a little sparse with nothing there. I love the foot pads. I just use black faux leather and added them to the base with a small dot of glue in the centre of each piece. Then I just top stitched around each pad. </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAofH4qW6852tRSCM8U_vmwtobNMzi_F5675NYVpfCwzBXwpNcqf0TJkVebZ3qwi1ypwGmJZjDQ_64LfUzpEtLk2B5G_kZWe9RUrCapKdUwWqin9WPM2qEcLQ0IHGkoRFIHwfBcLfwCiQqCCl8zOx4gjwuxglj5NevTXwXs8ZLIUFVFruQeLIddJ8neds/s3521/IMG20240111133621.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3521" data-original-width="2857" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAofH4qW6852tRSCM8U_vmwtobNMzi_F5675NYVpfCwzBXwpNcqf0TJkVebZ3qwi1ypwGmJZjDQ_64LfUzpEtLk2B5G_kZWe9RUrCapKdUwWqin9WPM2qEcLQ0IHGkoRFIHwfBcLfwCiQqCCl8zOx4gjwuxglj5NevTXwXs8ZLIUFVFruQeLIddJ8neds/w520-h640/IMG20240111133621.jpg" width="520" /></a></div><span style="text-align: justify;">I used mostly fat quarters from the Me to You bear fabrics but I also added some random fabrics that I had in my stash. I wanted the bunny to be a patch work style and not necessarily have matching fabrics everywhere. I just love how it turned out. And because the bear uses cotter joints and plastic joints, the head, arms and legs can all move independently too. </span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5-SLDvy4ZjDh0jJ03D3e1WaVEXfS5wdROKSwyiHFwPMGCHk_ZAiOrmIC1rZHjTgaBPLWh-bKGha8h7F91f4VheeX8tTXnEIAitFwuN8ZUmOBDTMS65pXr77NlfKTOzDdnN2l1KM417czgv1SuQOPiiQPTLgkUqF1gtfFoV5AlllKF_OMtJQI1j7EsSaU/s3721/IMG20240111133705.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3721" data-original-width="2257" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5-SLDvy4ZjDh0jJ03D3e1WaVEXfS5wdROKSwyiHFwPMGCHk_ZAiOrmIC1rZHjTgaBPLWh-bKGha8h7F91f4VheeX8tTXnEIAitFwuN8ZUmOBDTMS65pXr77NlfKTOzDdnN2l1KM417czgv1SuQOPiiQPTLgkUqF1gtfFoV5AlllKF_OMtJQI1j7EsSaU/w388-h640/IMG20240111133705.jpg" width="388" /></a></div></div><div><span style="text-align: justify;">Not much more to say about this really, only that it is so super cute and I can't wait to make the other 3 now. I have them all cut, interfaced and ready to go. So, be prepared for many more bunnies to come, lol. I just have to wait on another order of toy stuffing to come in and then the next 3 will be made.</span></div><div><span style="text-align: justify;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="text-align: justify;">And that's it from me for now folks.....Toodles Noodles...Lee aka Crafty Loops xx</span></div><div><span style="text-align: justify;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;">SHOPPING LIST</div><div style="text-align: justify;">At the time of typing, the items I linked to are available. However, items stock changes all the time, some items where bought on auction sites and with time marching by, some items I link may no longer be available from that particular seller. However, a quick Google search should help you out if my links are no longer working/available.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/928783080/easy-large-bunny-rabbit-memory-bear?ref=shop_home_active_1&pro=1" target="_blank">Large Bunny Rabbit Pattern</a> - <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/InTheHoopOnline?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=928783080&from_page=listing" target="_blank">In the Hoop Online</a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00AXA2W76/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirectFromSmile=1" target="_blank">Jeans Needle</a> - Amazon</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div>Personalised Labels - <a href="https://wunderlabel.co.uk/leather-labels/" target="_blank">Wunderlabels</a></div><div><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/233180554441?var=532667155409" target="_blank">Black Faux leather</a> - <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/directhome" target="_blank">Direct Home, Ebay</a></div><div><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/225954934438" target="_blank">Woven Fusible Interfacing</a> - <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/staples7460?_trksid=p4429486.m3561.l2559" target="_blank">staples7460</a> - Ebay</div><div>Me to You fat Quarter bundles and other random fabrics were purchased from different sellers on Ebay.</div><div><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/283328865688?var=584242594251" target="_blank">Blue 15mm Dolls Eyes</a> - <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/celloexpress" target="_blank">celloexpress.ni</a>, Ebay</div><div><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/283607920481?var=585216185935" target="_blank">21mm Flocked nose</a> - <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/celloexpress">celloexpress.ni</a>, Ebay</div><div><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/283312110545?var=586087858069" target="_blank">40mm cotter joints</a> for the head - <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/celloexpress" target="_blank">celloexpress.ni</a>, Ebay</div><div><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/282733566202?var=581994106811" target="_blank">25mm plastic safety joints</a> - <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/celloexpress">celloexpress.ni</a>, Ebay</div><div><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/362882002527?var=632015965955" target="_blank">Hollow fibre toy filler</a> -<a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/hannahtextiles" target="_blank"> Hannah Textiles</a>, Ebay</div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: center;">If you like my blog and would like to buy me a </span><a href="https://ko-fi.com/craftyloops" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank">coffee</a><span style="text-align: center;">, I have a</span><a href="https://ko-fi.com/craftyloops" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank"> ko-fi page</a><span style="text-align: center;">. 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I hope you had a relaxing and enjoyable festive season. And a very Happy New Year to you all. I hope 2024 is your best year yet. This is a new bag I made for my wee Mamma for Christmas. It is called The <a href="https://sewyours.com/collections/frontpage/products/the-duplicity-handbag-pdf-sewing-pattern" target="_blank">Duplicity Handbag</a> from <a href="https://sewyours.com/" target="_blank">Sew Yours</a>. Not only is the pattern fantastic and the instructions very detailed but Melissa has a fantastic<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWRc3lMvSOU&t=327s" target="_blank"> video</a> to accompany the pattern. Which is vital for me as a visual learner. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgXsfaNzKD4jjrzRrGjKqnHdt0WCViaHbNI-pFBYo7OG8TkKY3mafgxBJ5OaHsBL283jVBtUmn3SadAoaYnBMyIhaKf1TTnlh_F_KiPj7hTYfPVL0vtSa9MmLDANpyEUNVbZDaGISYZEBxqswaAo0epFxUa6iUruQy_zE0Y6xMeGxBtdHmCGKfHQp4eKE/s2721/IMG20231224143917.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2561" data-original-width="2721" height="602" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgXsfaNzKD4jjrzRrGjKqnHdt0WCViaHbNI-pFBYo7OG8TkKY3mafgxBJ5OaHsBL283jVBtUmn3SadAoaYnBMyIhaKf1TTnlh_F_KiPj7hTYfPVL0vtSa9MmLDANpyEUNVbZDaGISYZEBxqswaAo0epFxUa6iUruQy_zE0Y6xMeGxBtdHmCGKfHQp4eKE/w640-h602/IMG20231224143917.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>I love the combination of the ivory faux leather with the gold hardware. I wasn't sure it would work, but I love how it turned out. The front of the bag has a turn lock with pocket for storage on the front. I just love these wee heart Chicago screws. They really look great on this bag as well as providing extra stability for the handles.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVGve8Jv1_omP34unH3Y6Dh_EXM-s47bq9ePwQXfPQILKEwlrK4ca1LmW9VQg_lh6JbWeTpnROXrq-jw2JWUjcezVkgUWMqphp2-EdnODNgofFfH9DFZ2DoyH70Un1r0hh1OnEHtHX3cEDSHctA8SJzBLMWFjV1eM2GvW68DgJS1CmMbm2EaAO8lk63c4/s2821/IMG20231224144006.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2469" data-original-width="2821" height="560" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVGve8Jv1_omP34unH3Y6Dh_EXM-s47bq9ePwQXfPQILKEwlrK4ca1LmW9VQg_lh6JbWeTpnROXrq-jw2JWUjcezVkgUWMqphp2-EdnODNgofFfH9DFZ2DoyH70Un1r0hh1OnEHtHX3cEDSHctA8SJzBLMWFjV1eM2GvW68DgJS1CmMbm2EaAO8lk63c4/w640-h560/IMG20231224144006.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>The back is much more plain but still has a really big slip pocket on the back that is closed with a magnetic clasp.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyhzrqcZ8Jqdf61lROb2XG2yvtwOzK7OO9zqA_2K4KDxsYKfPn18IfpIVY-SOHNMdnD8cgH1Bb1HM1OIR1LmZwrnFUQZ6zifxMTnoFDPckXN95ZV2HKjLJWrCjY1mV3yHI7ACNUPaq3JXND2TNCaZ9pNVpbNzyUAeWXAly0eO_lDNZUbrhmVZBTAcphiQ/s3841/IMG20231224143925.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1709" data-original-width="3841" height="284" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyhzrqcZ8Jqdf61lROb2XG2yvtwOzK7OO9zqA_2K4KDxsYKfPn18IfpIVY-SOHNMdnD8cgH1Bb1HM1OIR1LmZwrnFUQZ6zifxMTnoFDPckXN95ZV2HKjLJWrCjY1mV3yHI7ACNUPaq3JXND2TNCaZ9pNVpbNzyUAeWXAly0eO_lDNZUbrhmVZBTAcphiQ/w640-h284/IMG20231224143925.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>And the base of the bag also had to get it's pretty gold coloured hardware too. These feet should help keep the faux leather base clean.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb1HCexxplIo-HiwylbqUo71V6LFCsGLdOlcP9J59ZYDGM6PkDU9cwLBH9IOqbY8ERSYTF-XAiS6lxLwSP0Ch5JsE1sD4sVML2eMMiPmYiFWgd6EyLR_bi5YioQJ6zBuu4sGrWFtv6vJWRqAyriFs7BG_U7e5U0TDW-V7XJmeEz3LggGOkqF82T2f27Q4/s3631/IMG20231224144146.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2453" data-original-width="3631" height="432" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb1HCexxplIo-HiwylbqUo71V6LFCsGLdOlcP9J59ZYDGM6PkDU9cwLBH9IOqbY8ERSYTF-XAiS6lxLwSP0Ch5JsE1sD4sVML2eMMiPmYiFWgd6EyLR_bi5YioQJ6zBuu4sGrWFtv6vJWRqAyriFs7BG_U7e5U0TDW-V7XJmeEz3LggGOkqF82T2f27Q4/w640-h432/IMG20231224144146.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>And here is the reason for it being called Duplicity. It's a twin opening bag. I realise that this view makes the bag look massive. But it's actually a really lovely sized handbag. Not too massive or cumbersome to carry at all. And it has pockets galore so it will have plenty of storage options.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvGN_Z6blzcvz4jr2LRlIHhpDWyQbOn_so-Fa1DrzBu1WkrVvNPmCA-ksSyDvDk96-_-dh6ErnKCs_OjYJPe5yRm4PNLj8oOCEDsQ24fGhSE1J496BV8ZqRI32wCmVfTqtaiAQaN8Wd-Nbq-kOct1zs2t0O66dwAroews8HrZGLnDdZnTbWvOeoBvhurg/s2983/IMG20231224143754.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2853" data-original-width="2983" height="612" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvGN_Z6blzcvz4jr2LRlIHhpDWyQbOn_so-Fa1DrzBu1WkrVvNPmCA-ksSyDvDk96-_-dh6ErnKCs_OjYJPe5yRm4PNLj8oOCEDsQ24fGhSE1J496BV8ZqRI32wCmVfTqtaiAQaN8Wd-Nbq-kOct1zs2t0O66dwAroews8HrZGLnDdZnTbWvOeoBvhurg/w640-h612/IMG20231224143754.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>This is the back pocket on the bag<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_4OyEY0MJ5RDxEimG6yyZOJ2pi4RW53bCCqHRMpy_8M28tfXlgTJYqBq5hjbuYepZbjmNn7-Ku2eBp7QC1s1YR9sLzHMcPt86PUXVXS2elLoqi9dGJbnuE15eM0G26BRFQndGhULNC3jAuGdJ8nnt8J9Rzpp4GSYEj4n31kEa7xHx84eFzIOVEjVp86I/s3681/IMG20231224143742.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2373" data-original-width="3681" height="412" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_4OyEY0MJ5RDxEimG6yyZOJ2pi4RW53bCCqHRMpy_8M28tfXlgTJYqBq5hjbuYepZbjmNn7-Ku2eBp7QC1s1YR9sLzHMcPt86PUXVXS2elLoqi9dGJbnuE15eM0G26BRFQndGhULNC3jAuGdJ8nnt8J9Rzpp4GSYEj4n31kEa7xHx84eFzIOVEjVp86I/w640-h412/IMG20231224143742.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Here's the inside. I used this gorgeous upholstery weight fabric with colourful butterflies on it. I knew my wee Mamma would love that fabric. The bag has it's 2 compartments, complete with slip pockets on both sides along with zipper pockets on each side too.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlb3F4HigqEIC3PcSE-0mIUWA1bs6qNmdHlv-UWSn4X-Ds-ATu7JUG-5r3xphSi3Tp3Ib8tFbXynBkfrsPOMscZmate0mCrOmVm1FPE8RaL2taZwr7Dvb-fLwJ6HJ9CeEr63zBBWEHL0NjzsrktxMJhyphenhyphen9L8LY9tlNYQIibMYiXHIn1Wc4U3lei10b5t6M/s4000/IMG20231224144208.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlb3F4HigqEIC3PcSE-0mIUWA1bs6qNmdHlv-UWSn4X-Ds-ATu7JUG-5r3xphSi3Tp3Ib8tFbXynBkfrsPOMscZmate0mCrOmVm1FPE8RaL2taZwr7Dvb-fLwJ6HJ9CeEr63zBBWEHL0NjzsrktxMJhyphenhyphen9L8LY9tlNYQIibMYiXHIn1Wc4U3lei10b5t6M/w640-h480/IMG20231224144208.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>This bag, although not difficult to make, definitely gave me a few challenges particularly as I use a smallish, domestic sewing machine. But even though it was a wee bit challenging at small parts, I still managed to get the bag done. And I definitely feel like I am getting the hang of this bag making thing. I'm really happy with how it turned out. I already have another 2 bags cut out and ready to be sewn up. We'll see how they turn out, lol.<div><br /></div><div>I'm happy to report that my wee Mamma loved the bag. The poor woman is always my guinea pig for most of the new bags I make, lol. <br /><div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">And that's it from me for now folks...........Toodles Noodles .......Lee aka Crafty Loops x</div><div style="text-align: justify;">SHOPPING LIST</div><div style="text-align: justify;">At the time of typing, the items I linked to are available. However, items stock changes all the time, some items where bought on auction sites and with time marching by, some items I link may no longer be available from that particular seller. However, a quick Google search should help you out if my links are no longer working/available.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://sewyours.com/products/the-duplicity-handbag-pdf-sewing-pattern" target="_blank">Duplicity handbag</a> - <a href="https://sewyours.com/" target="_blank">Sew Yours</a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00AXA2W76/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirectFromSmile=1" target="_blank">Jeans Needle</a> - Amazon</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div>Personalised Labels - <a href="https://wunderlabel.co.uk/leather-labels/" target="_blank">Wunderlabels</a></div><div><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/331229191181?var=540412887802" target="_blank">Ivory Faux leather</a> - <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/directhome" target="_blank">Direct Home, Ebay</a></div><div><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BLMW187S?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details" target="_blank">Gold Strap ends</a> - Amazon</div><div><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09Z22S61Y?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details" target="_blank">Gold double D-rings</a> hardware- Amazon</div><div><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07MDW1RDB?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1" target="_blank">White & gold nylon zippers</a> - Amazon</div><div>Lining fabric - Butterfly fabric - bought on Ebay from private seller</div><div><a href="https://hotpinkhaberdashery.com/products/decovil?variant=39285459386442" target="_blank">Decovil heavy interfacing</a> -<a href="https://hotpinkhaberdashery.com/" target="_blank"> Hot Pink Haberdashery</a></div><div><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/393147893913?var=662331373715" target="_blank">Woven Fusible Interfacing</a> - <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/carogojo" target="_blank">carogojo</a> - Ebay</div><div>No.3 zippers from my stash</div><div><a href="https://www.temu.com/uk/10pcs-bag-handbag-foot-spike-luggage-leather-goods-hardware-leather-bag-heart-shaped-bucket-spike-foot-spike-screw-g-601099515328246.html?top_gallery_url=https%3A%2F%2Fimg.kwcdn.com%2Fproduct%2FFancyalgo%2FVirtualModelMatting%2F60864b1a135e61de9f8611c6d1f68171.jpg&spec_gallery_id=21305798&refer_page_sn=10017&refer_source=0&freesia_scene=2&_oak_freesia_scene=2&_oak_rec_ext_1=MjM4&_oak_gallery_order=267697909%2C594926560%2C1764186037%2C1764186037%2C220989539&search_key=handbag%20foot%20spike%20heart&refer_page_el_sn=200049&refer_page_name=bgn_verification&refer_page_id=10017_1703445204152_k43suqw4g2&_x_sessn_id=dhzkv69aob" target="_blank">Heart Chicago screws</a> - Temu</div><div><a href="https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003568030381.html?srcSns=com.microsoft.office.outlook&spreadType=socialShare&bizType=ProductDetail&social_params=60446994954&aff_fcid=f465d9cfc5074a4597f96d6c3fdcae66-1703445744454-07862-_Eyf6na1&tt=MG&aff_fsk=_Eyf6na1&aff_platform=default&sk=_Eyf6na1&aff_trace_key=f465d9cfc5074a4597f96d6c3fdcae66-1703445744454-07862-_Eyf6na1&shareId=60446994954&businessType=ProductDetail&platform=AE&terminal_id=53423d48da66444e8828e463a13f0dd3&afSmartRedirect=y" target="_blank">Purse feet </a>, Gold- AliExpress</div><div><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08BYSZ6ZS?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details" target="_blank">Gold twist lock</a> - Amazon</div><div><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07BRFRZFS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">Magnetic clasp closures</a> - Amazon</div><div><a href="https://www.temu.com/uk/1pc-6pcs-removable-and-replaceable-zipper-head-pull-lock-pendant-head-jacket-jeans-down-backpack-handbag-luggage-universal-metal-heart-zipper-head-g-601099527229277.html?top_gallery_url=https%3A%2F%2Fimg.kwcdn.com%2Fproduct%2FFancyalgo%2FVirtualModelMatting%2Fde1257e9d600f3ca0238a6831bff5394.jpg&spec_gallery_id=4039041619&refer_page_sn=10009&refer_source=0&freesia_scene=2&_oak_freesia_scene=2&_oak_rec_ext_1=Nzg&_oak_gallery_order=1902729841%2C2031584143%2C898856028%2C1008824992%2C725545538&search_key=zipper%20ends&refer_page_el_sn=200049&_x_sessn_id=dhzkv69aob&refer_page_name=search_result&refer_page_id=10009_1703445050754_1wlv5szd2w" target="_blank">Heart zipper pulls</a> in gold - Temu</div><div><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09T31Q63P?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details" target="_blank">Handmade metal label</a>, gold - Amazon</div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: center;">If you like my blog and would like to buy me a </span><a href="https://ko-fi.com/craftyloops" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank">coffee</a><span style="text-align: center;">, I have a</span><a href="https://ko-fi.com/craftyloops" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank"> ko-fi page</a><span style="text-align: center;">. 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Do not adjust your sets.....this is in fact another <a href="https://www.bagstockdesigns.com/products/mia-everyday-wallet" target="_blank">Mia Everyday wallet</a>, but slightly different and without the mistakes of the <a href="https://www.craftyloops.com/2023/09/mia-wallet-from-bagstock-designs.html" target="_blank">first one</a> that I made, teehee. I know I use this Burberry style fabric a lot but I think it is so classy and can go with anything. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE44Df5RIW7EyecXqi62GdXwinBZSW6Z0Adxhf3H0cBWi-1woELUK6cHqchagP5MlC_LjWN0z9uc4jJMVEAR6U8-sTmw-BJju1WPJJmnaBznmzdIlmAkUeqGkxwWU8Vd7vvKU1o_U1AT5o8zEO0vTl3-NLs0RAhhsqvNWJbYx0A4046q-HiiHQvPVJlvE/s3677/IMG20231217142106.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1961" data-original-width="3677" height="342" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE44Df5RIW7EyecXqi62GdXwinBZSW6Z0Adxhf3H0cBWi-1woELUK6cHqchagP5MlC_LjWN0z9uc4jJMVEAR6U8-sTmw-BJju1WPJJmnaBznmzdIlmAkUeqGkxwWU8Vd7vvKU1o_U1AT5o8zEO0vTl3-NLs0RAhhsqvNWJbYx0A4046q-HiiHQvPVJlvE/w640-h342/IMG20231217142106.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>This one was definitely made better than the first one. This time, I decided to give the wallet a bit more protection, as it is just fabric. So I coated the burberry style fabric with <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01NBW05OC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">Odicoat </a>which is a water resistant gel that you coat over the fabric. You brush on 1 layer and spread it with an old store card to evenly distribute the product all over the fabric. You then let it dry completely before adding another even layer. It gives the fabric a protective coating which I think is perfect when you want to make a wallet out of fabrics like cotton or viscose. A big warning though, this stuff STINKS to the high heavens when you are using it. It smells like stinky old fish. Now, the smell does dissipate when it's dry. And for extra insurance that the smell is gone, once it was completely coated and dry, I placed a scrape piece of fabric over it and gave it a good steam press with my iron. And it seemed to do the trick. So don't let the smell put you off using this product. As it works really well and the smell does go away.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5WppOsGqx8zBU9-B1joruLfJEicYkX1iONlQHU8eY68KjW_T1Dl60O3Gp5IajlEcA71As1hHpSfy40X2t1Z5-Q-x6FM7vJRsoipUK-ERMcfkkp4gZSCeKzwP720u9yVqwt1YMGe8FuJmm9SCjjrCPgI2-CERiBlz3QUevuHoGj45ujoyfjytN-QBd97Q/s3769/IMG20231217142109.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2161" data-original-width="3769" height="366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5WppOsGqx8zBU9-B1joruLfJEicYkX1iONlQHU8eY68KjW_T1Dl60O3Gp5IajlEcA71As1hHpSfy40X2t1Z5-Q-x6FM7vJRsoipUK-ERMcfkkp4gZSCeKzwP720u9yVqwt1YMGe8FuJmm9SCjjrCPgI2-CERiBlz3QUevuHoGj45ujoyfjytN-QBd97Q/w640-h366/IMG20231217142109.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>This time I used a wee silver bee closure. And I was feeling very brave with using the red thread to accent the wallet's flap. I think the top stitching looks pretty good and it's a nice wee pop of colour.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOZTAfQV5lDyrrPYX6hGc1jDir5sGweZU6xLZMpSzZQqfxJqlrl4ua81jG4eVNR3_sv-Jn4z2SE3eZTU6XRQIb6G56-QqPBdOyj-gd3QtamclC32EN3OO9KogB6xEkAy5vUoKOoOCv2IFLXFXvSIqzbEruoFkbQ9Z328oQI6YTx8xBDsrJc6hZp-OstQ8/s3265/IMG20231217142125.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2682" data-original-width="3265" height="526" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOZTAfQV5lDyrrPYX6hGc1jDir5sGweZU6xLZMpSzZQqfxJqlrl4ua81jG4eVNR3_sv-Jn4z2SE3eZTU6XRQIb6G56-QqPBdOyj-gd3QtamclC32EN3OO9KogB6xEkAy5vUoKOoOCv2IFLXFXvSIqzbEruoFkbQ9Z328oQI6YTx8xBDsrJc6hZp-OstQ8/w640-h526/IMG20231217142125.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>The central pocket is held with press studs at either side of the pocket. But really, when the turn lock is closed, the central zip pocket isn't going anywhere. So, it's nice that the pocket can be secured in place, but honestly, it's pretty secure even if you don't press the studs together.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiinM_VUMahtBJQCSwwguKFw4vxk3H5FzOK_j3OIfQIbOBBF_wgOUAQ_nUJ0Xu4iXd0ClY-QGsBgXi9YZKTF6F9aJAP5kKDyKOZO8X0ZMG1E6QlmofL9zhg3VTscilX2DW861b1VdxCRWp7e-hjb4KZn_U0mFvuN6WaA944qOyqv4IHpIvb1pfNRz6Fox8/s3905/IMG20231217142133.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2289" data-original-width="3905" height="376" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiinM_VUMahtBJQCSwwguKFw4vxk3H5FzOK_j3OIfQIbOBBF_wgOUAQ_nUJ0Xu4iXd0ClY-QGsBgXi9YZKTF6F9aJAP5kKDyKOZO8X0ZMG1E6QlmofL9zhg3VTscilX2DW861b1VdxCRWp7e-hjb4KZn_U0mFvuN6WaA944qOyqv4IHpIvb1pfNRz6Fox8/w640-h376/IMG20231217142133.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>There is a secure zip pocket on the back of the wallet for spare change. I've removed my surname from the name tag there for privacy sake.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9WAinGv5X3lhhyAm7xoeqAlu-j9CaclGQp6kJaMoj5jKHcdWWchbuW15iiyeszBMzgCDAx_bQI7Xnr9v1iA72Pl08N4egOc5jsjaSE3CCdqBMa8Wl6sOrDPD0VgP9UiZ1vYTmzONP2FGCYu1IjcyUaNDyn9YRGW8TRtg1wtX0v1sRoECdDugP0IRTUN8/s3753/IMG20231217142144.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2618" data-original-width="3753" height="446" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9WAinGv5X3lhhyAm7xoeqAlu-j9CaclGQp6kJaMoj5jKHcdWWchbuW15iiyeszBMzgCDAx_bQI7Xnr9v1iA72Pl08N4egOc5jsjaSE3CCdqBMa8Wl6sOrDPD0VgP9UiZ1vYTmzONP2FGCYu1IjcyUaNDyn9YRGW8TRtg1wtX0v1sRoECdDugP0IRTUN8/w640-h446/IMG20231217142144.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>I just used a red polycotton fabric for the pocket lining. The zip is a No 3 zipper<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMaPuaELnq92mL9XSPXn2TAqR2eFlzGcnLOxo0pM2bdIXRNPvmYTBWXuDxgjuUfOXqHNqSU0u_lOTEq7xf7652Owq4qkAck2i1ZxlIqLq26KboLDjeKl4OwZDoEnNHy8iZhBcMmF-XtnUVvtl1PUghyphenhyphen713CxUxTPRqpmTebxwb8jK6F7zvqRm9WyPzkX0/s2897/IMG20231217142154.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2897" data-original-width="2517" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMaPuaELnq92mL9XSPXn2TAqR2eFlzGcnLOxo0pM2bdIXRNPvmYTBWXuDxgjuUfOXqHNqSU0u_lOTEq7xf7652Owq4qkAck2i1ZxlIqLq26KboLDjeKl4OwZDoEnNHy8iZhBcMmF-XtnUVvtl1PUghyphenhyphen713CxUxTPRqpmTebxwb8jK6F7zvqRm9WyPzkX0/w348-h400/IMG20231217142154.jpg" width="348" /></a></div>This wallet has plenty of room to expand so you can hopefully stuff it full with plenty of money, lol<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMWPGhfeyTo5_c0BbWLDvGam21Ar5MYJSR0j8pf9stOiUOa-KaWjUM22GNvB1cfjOyB62i586NHtaw4zme6p_WPb0BQDOnQ5aZ1A1ylKVOylOF1bhkfSzQe5-4KhFNeyO-V70LblUn0y3cd_2h7FuYs97uoZkfI4oKyabZSrwE7UQ5Ucf43TkmpcwBIm4/s3085/IMG20231217142209.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3085" data-original-width="2841" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMWPGhfeyTo5_c0BbWLDvGam21Ar5MYJSR0j8pf9stOiUOa-KaWjUM22GNvB1cfjOyB62i586NHtaw4zme6p_WPb0BQDOnQ5aZ1A1ylKVOylOF1bhkfSzQe5-4KhFNeyO-V70LblUn0y3cd_2h7FuYs97uoZkfI4oKyabZSrwE7UQ5Ucf43TkmpcwBIm4/w590-h640/IMG20231217142209.jpg" width="590" /></a></div>Plenty of room for loose change.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg95axDNLahz9H3qXNV9yREuih-Yo5M5TyXTGZLR3k16tjfaA3c5H33hTfGQlD9TS5xfi_46_z7bq_0q4wpyQfQe_j29Hj3mifeUhiBpiFScpSCgxFfTJjVgyVK-30DFyr0ARGwUXid1YMRNwJAMZ6gU1PtjLcNROJR_zk-GA7L1phIMCDdYUffWkb5tPQ/s2593/IMG20231217142650.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2313" data-original-width="2593" height="570" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg95axDNLahz9H3qXNV9yREuih-Yo5M5TyXTGZLR3k16tjfaA3c5H33hTfGQlD9TS5xfi_46_z7bq_0q4wpyQfQe_j29Hj3mifeUhiBpiFScpSCgxFfTJjVgyVK-30DFyr0ARGwUXid1YMRNwJAMZ6gU1PtjLcNROJR_zk-GA7L1phIMCDdYUffWkb5tPQ/w640-h570/IMG20231217142650.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">On both sides of the wallet, you have 5 card slots on each side of the central zipper pouch.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdExwF5Ghc29F-uKCuZdhWjes_0nsZLrFMzZMcLditOiCDAAu0qjIxqG_KQ89FkHNLXQFUTAw__yHGf_Mt0zMqq7rybycTu_x4hvFuJNluVdWthZ0qjXvJPOxbwh2j9wUF1HTScwuiqxqy_R20NIxAdfMGXBs_MVvbE9VALu55xyFmHQHgnZJuORvyRVQ/s4000/IMG20231217142318.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdExwF5Ghc29F-uKCuZdhWjes_0nsZLrFMzZMcLditOiCDAAu0qjIxqG_KQ89FkHNLXQFUTAw__yHGf_Mt0zMqq7rybycTu_x4hvFuJNluVdWthZ0qjXvJPOxbwh2j9wUF1HTScwuiqxqy_R20NIxAdfMGXBs_MVvbE9VALu55xyFmHQHgnZJuORvyRVQ/w480-h640/IMG20231217142318.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>And LOOK........I even remembered to add the second cash pocket to both sides of the wallet this time, teehee.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUlXand4Zp_DM6oJx44FRjQ7QFGxOUfqLNgnnfhnOLpvNNOVsCQs3SzjqWbxbtQvMXkFo3-4wCXC_ByLlbM-Ii7w_wEG5aMwf0rLd4dpZZfvyBrec3q1EO6VhrQnNUmQJ6-fgjNIhQz6zl57NiOxK37iCJA_8CgTAKUN6smN6uqTzI2-oui8jMcORGdzE/s3333/IMG20231217142536.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3333" data-original-width="2937" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUlXand4Zp_DM6oJx44FRjQ7QFGxOUfqLNgnnfhnOLpvNNOVsCQs3SzjqWbxbtQvMXkFo3-4wCXC_ByLlbM-Ii7w_wEG5aMwf0rLd4dpZZfvyBrec3q1EO6VhrQnNUmQJ6-fgjNIhQz6zl57NiOxK37iCJA_8CgTAKUN6smN6uqTzI2-oui8jMcORGdzE/w564-h640/IMG20231217142536.jpg" width="564" /></a></div>The first time I made this, I forgot to add one of the cash slip pockets to the wallet. I didn't forget this time. So there are 2 cash slip pockets on both sides.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNX6HB9beWV5mnBSXf4FLsP0HelsCSULPMENFQ_S4M-wrDL1vLcFWcKEEz_L2KzFr0nW1XpxI3kCP0VEx1eDGB_-8e_Me5zBpUP0e8hEsSoT-oGYocpXp6LwbBJ86423oANWJSttQzJVBGK2qVGSucCRS9UUFds9Pq1gCUTZvxJZioYki8K9TGzMl2aN8/s3569/IMG20231217142707.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3569" data-original-width="2991" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNX6HB9beWV5mnBSXf4FLsP0HelsCSULPMENFQ_S4M-wrDL1vLcFWcKEEz_L2KzFr0nW1XpxI3kCP0VEx1eDGB_-8e_Me5zBpUP0e8hEsSoT-oGYocpXp6LwbBJ86423oANWJSttQzJVBGK2qVGSucCRS9UUFds9Pq1gCUTZvxJZioYki8K9TGzMl2aN8/w536-h640/IMG20231217142707.jpg" width="536" /></a></div>Perfect to keep your cash safely stashed away.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoI0JREx9qmKGhWsts0RPxBjiE7go7dRvrK-JVp7ScxMD1RBFsw4Gc7V5lptANJ7o0wE8aOwZEvhN4WucbfaXYGWfuwr2BdD6pKGnwLO82U_h9f8CHl0IUUNjYE8REMXOlmGQguR2rCO9rZvVle3MAZurGtt4X2WWY94FkMw8ep2IlMQC0N6qCDfcH0DA/s3633/IMG20231217142716.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3633" data-original-width="2967" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoI0JREx9qmKGhWsts0RPxBjiE7go7dRvrK-JVp7ScxMD1RBFsw4Gc7V5lptANJ7o0wE8aOwZEvhN4WucbfaXYGWfuwr2BdD6pKGnwLO82U_h9f8CHl0IUUNjYE8REMXOlmGQguR2rCO9rZvVle3MAZurGtt4X2WWY94FkMw8ep2IlMQC0N6qCDfcH0DA/w522-h640/IMG20231217142716.jpg" width="522" /></a></div><div><div>And another slip pocket if you have even more cash.....or if you are like me......have more receipts than actual cash, teehee.</div><div><br /></div><div>This will be given as a Christmas gift to my wee bro's girlfriend, Rose. So, hopefully she'll have fun filling it up. </div><div><br /></div><div>And that is it from me folks. Sorry it's been a bit of a sporadic year for blog posts. I want to take this opportunity to say thank you to everyone for your continued support, particularly <a href="https://tillyscraftycorner.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Tilly </a>for always leaving such lovely comments on my posts. And to Christine for being so kind to support me on my <a href="https://ko-fi.com/craftyloops" target="_blank">Ko-Fi page</a>. I wish you all a very Merry Christmas, or just a plain old Merry Monday if you don't celebrate Christmas. I hope 2024 is your best year yet. See you all next year!</div><div><br /></div><div>Toodles Noodles.....Lee aka Crafty Loops xx</div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">SHOPPING LIST</div><div style="text-align: justify;">At the time of typing, the items I linked to are available. However, items stock changes all the time, some items where bought on auction sites and with time marching by, some items I link may no longer be available from that particular seller. However, a quick Google search should help you out if my links are no longer working/available.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.bagstockdesigns.com/products/mia-everyday-wallet" target="_blank">Mia wallet pattern</a> - <a href="https://www.bagstockdesigns.com/" target="_blank">Bagstock Designs </a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01NBW05OC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">Odicoat</a> water resistant gel - <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01NBW05OC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">Amazon</a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00AXA2W76/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirectFromSmile=1" target="_blank">Jeans Needle</a> - Amazon</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div>Personalised Labels - <a href="https://wunderlabel.co.uk/leather-labels/" target="_blank">Wunderlabels</a></div><div><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/385107188306" target="_blank">Metal Press Studs</a> - Ebay,<a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/eecchoice" target="_blank"> eec_choice</a></div><div><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/233180554441?var=532667155409" target="_blank">Black Faux leather</a> - <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/directhome" target="_blank">Direct Home, Ebay</a></div><div><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B09CP9B1RC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">Bee Lock closure</a> - <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B09CP9B1RC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">Amazon</a></div><div><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/325272767174?var=514156577131" target="_blank">Cream Tartan Fabric</a> - <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/ashtonfabrics" target="_blank">A-Fabrics</a>, Ebay</div><div>Lining fabric - Black & white - I think this is a Robert Kauffman cotton fabric. I've had it a while.</div><div><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/400731644246?var=670276092123" target="_blank">Red</a> &<a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/400731644246?var=670276092123" target="_blank"> Black</a> polycotton lining fabric - <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/ohsewcraftyltd" target="_blank">OhSewCraftyLtd</a>, Ebay</div><div><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/393147893913?var=662331373715" target="_blank">Woven Fusible Interfacing</a> - <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/carogojo" target="_blank">carogojo</a> - Ebay</div><div><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/254976352300?var=554876336693" target="_blank">No. 3 </a>continuous zipper tape - <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/254976352300?var=554876336693" target="_blank">Iaing317</a>, Ebay</div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: center;">If you like my blog and would like to buy me a </span><a href="https://ko-fi.com/craftyloops" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank">coffee</a><span style="text-align: center;">, I have a</span><a href="https://ko-fi.com/craftyloops" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank"> ko-fi page</a><span style="text-align: center;">. 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Back with another handmade project. This time, I tried my hand at the <a href="https://www.bagstockdesigns.com/products/mia-everyday-wallet" target="_blank">Mia Wallet </a>from Bagstock Designs. I have never tried one of their patterns before but boy oh boy are the instructions absolutely fantastic. I am sure I have mentioned it before, but I am a massive visual learner. So, if I can see something being done, I can usually pick it up pretty quickly. So, I did watch a video from Jess over at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OObLISkd0dA&t=1413s" target="_blank">OklaRoots YouTube </a>channel to get my bearings with this pattern. But to be honest, the pattern is written so well with great photos to guide you, that I managed to make this pattern without having to refer back to each video step. However, if you do want to use the video step by step, Jess would be one of my favourite bag makers on YouTube. She does an incredible job at guiding you through every step of the process.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Anywhoodles, here's my Mia wallet. This was my first time making this pattern so it is not perfect......we should all know by now that I never make anything perfectly the first time around....or even the second time teehee.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixneq61_swa1hfQduuMhlviC5Dv3-VwABged_Fyzl8736IdIy56SdhlRb8E9vsjB4ne7qBd02pwLNXESOKxxFEas3CkMa1_eYobrDrKVIYRrGAzlBVwxqm-a21G6ciHNHqCS1IlAF59NYxxZRTcU_OYeI0254MUbKVpwj_OUNayVT80hp1mrnlVnT1DQk/s3221/IMG20230828103134.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2393" data-original-width="3221" height="476" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixneq61_swa1hfQduuMhlviC5Dv3-VwABged_Fyzl8736IdIy56SdhlRb8E9vsjB4ne7qBd02pwLNXESOKxxFEas3CkMa1_eYobrDrKVIYRrGAzlBVwxqm-a21G6ciHNHqCS1IlAF59NYxxZRTcU_OYeI0254MUbKVpwj_OUNayVT80hp1mrnlVnT1DQk/w640-h476/IMG20230828103134.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>I LOVE this Burberry style tartan fabric. It's so stylish. And the little bee lock closure pairs really well with it too. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwKEirrB3J5TZ9U7rXJdN0FoWJSwcOyP8t4RltDQJHZM9QFWwTylnD50I3Qieixu8AbS21Oqjd-JvzjfPqf-IGqxYMwqAVxNtC1Wgzb8rpCZ8Nq2n5E2iZn646sGR64wawfxLbRjCfKnNnbz5qMJO6n_3xyjTvMGnoJD-siBjctr9kIWjxgN1S7VVjnSg/s3733/IMG20230828103425.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1681" data-original-width="3733" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwKEirrB3J5TZ9U7rXJdN0FoWJSwcOyP8t4RltDQJHZM9QFWwTylnD50I3Qieixu8AbS21Oqjd-JvzjfPqf-IGqxYMwqAVxNtC1Wgzb8rpCZ8Nq2n5E2iZn646sGR64wawfxLbRjCfKnNnbz5qMJO6n_3xyjTvMGnoJD-siBjctr9kIWjxgN1S7VVjnSg/w640-h288/IMG20230828103425.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>I was lucky that I had a couple of red zips in my stash. The colour went perfectly with the red lines in the tartan fabric. The outside pocket is great to carry loose change in. I added my handmade label to the back but do know that I blurred out my surname. This is not a design flaw.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioWbn2o3Mle4PLJZRR5nYnpaWNfTl0qDoQGXBOqBYFg3hyIFUEcXzQMMHTaxlyeLU5S0R3CbOZwKNnHpdNsPdtb0bBycwofLMxz29gpGuMiEUrLgbG2gAUxNkuFwyyZJxJE2E7cCYkexQqY3V5ORb8UAjmzy4QkRMpaDmMnhU0njBGO76H1ssWa54u34I/s3669/IMG20230828103436.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2121" data-original-width="3669" height="370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioWbn2o3Mle4PLJZRR5nYnpaWNfTl0qDoQGXBOqBYFg3hyIFUEcXzQMMHTaxlyeLU5S0R3CbOZwKNnHpdNsPdtb0bBycwofLMxz29gpGuMiEUrLgbG2gAUxNkuFwyyZJxJE2E7cCYkexQqY3V5ORb8UAjmzy4QkRMpaDmMnhU0njBGO76H1ssWa54u34I/w640-h370/IMG20230828103436.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>This wallet has a central zipper pocket that has a tonne of space inside. It also has 2 sections to hold your cards and slip pockets behind the card slots so you can keep cash or receipts tucked away safely.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipiQdstfob8p8kgPDs-nGz3U2BMagwZsHr203YeO38vJUEUfC6c9iGyqo2OfigB_V40xmUcd4XKcjALOraZJ470i6NzMAO5ndNMwdtXAa6gNyMshDjDk-52Nwz4dXV6jV_yfpGgoi__M6z4_-y04TpmtQM6SpdR0eTObI96yrgnJyN5Sejsxp50cqFo2U/s2837/IMG20230828103456.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2837" data-original-width="2791" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipiQdstfob8p8kgPDs-nGz3U2BMagwZsHr203YeO38vJUEUfC6c9iGyqo2OfigB_V40xmUcd4XKcjALOraZJ470i6NzMAO5ndNMwdtXAa6gNyMshDjDk-52Nwz4dXV6jV_yfpGgoi__M6z4_-y04TpmtQM6SpdR0eTObI96yrgnJyN5Sejsxp50cqFo2U/w630-h640/IMG20230828103456.jpg" width="630" /></a></div>Remember when I said that my first time makes are never perfect....well, this is where I made a mistake. You know the way when you make up a piece of Ikea furniture, and you get to the very end of the build and realise that you have a few screws or a piece left over? Well, I got to the end of this wallet and couldn't understand why I had 2 pieces of slip pocket fabric left sitting on my desk. I stupidly missed a section of the instructions. So, where you see the slip pocket there behind the card slots....there should be an extra pocket, instead of just the one. But, to be honest, there is still plenty of space to keep money and receipts. And with how thick this wallet becomes, I am not sure if my domestic machine would have been happy with the extra layer of fabric. I think I could push it if I was to make it again, but I think my machine would give off a bit.....Ohhhhh to have an industrial sewing machine some day....'Tis but a dream, lol<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5aBjV9_gjjMirAGyB39kI-bTdLO9ttjsDc4LaglVwZSYle4RGMUU89KkqcXC8fyyxdTyDtKpgR5JqFC9SUWhkSbSp1NMW0NSXk8GSS9nRBi9DwrzOBBZXVCMwePNPZgtQmTPXjFlNjgCKK2GYvjysFxE9GraMlqfYiIgVoZH-_c54Afbyb8ep_LyH1fo/s3029/IMG20230828103542.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3029" data-original-width="2921" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5aBjV9_gjjMirAGyB39kI-bTdLO9ttjsDc4LaglVwZSYle4RGMUU89KkqcXC8fyyxdTyDtKpgR5JqFC9SUWhkSbSp1NMW0NSXk8GSS9nRBi9DwrzOBBZXVCMwePNPZgtQmTPXjFlNjgCKK2GYvjysFxE9GraMlqfYiIgVoZH-_c54Afbyb8ep_LyH1fo/w618-h640/IMG20230828103542.jpg" width="618" /></a></div>This central zipper pocket is a great addition and can fall to one or the other side of the pocket. However, if you don't want it flapping around freely in your purse, there are 2 press studs on either side of the card slots and zipper pocket, to keep the pocket nice a secure.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNRUKhI9XHAJqTb4-c1QF9E6ngBElMrtB4zIcXH51BhD-2SfGLD1Ft1MHXkDKyZleqjsZsY38P6N9fLnz3U4xcsGd-ghx9fq9MCG0kzSj7rn1kYvn2cNIkbkyJct2mvH77HcuBqkp2Pp97oUsgCcbGtK-1IgRlb51E-8o2Rx7IXkxGooBDTlu0tPvVtkA/s2971/IMG20230828103548.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2273" data-original-width="2971" height="490" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNRUKhI9XHAJqTb4-c1QF9E6ngBElMrtB4zIcXH51BhD-2SfGLD1Ft1MHXkDKyZleqjsZsY38P6N9fLnz3U4xcsGd-ghx9fq9MCG0kzSj7rn1kYvn2cNIkbkyJct2mvH77HcuBqkp2Pp97oUsgCcbGtK-1IgRlb51E-8o2Rx7IXkxGooBDTlu0tPvVtkA/w640-h490/IMG20230828103548.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Here's the other hidden slip pocket.....without it's twin pocket that I forgot to add, lol<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCRFFdOjmhVPL05WDN8RnMXwfJkE3JXg2AqD3ADSedBNiCA3UDYdcwAGOqb6r4TpOKo8KHSovK4hwfT4qHPzHS-YztBDDt_mVMFADcu3dhhPw2R3wLwCqR-cgpuuwjBfTOJMVuuGYKVpOwaRUI7mp1023bhn-IU7hHat__RV-ifISgR7fmpBZoe35MdHI/s3351/IMG20230828103655.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3351" data-original-width="2817" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCRFFdOjmhVPL05WDN8RnMXwfJkE3JXg2AqD3ADSedBNiCA3UDYdcwAGOqb6r4TpOKo8KHSovK4hwfT4qHPzHS-YztBDDt_mVMFADcu3dhhPw2R3wLwCqR-cgpuuwjBfTOJMVuuGYKVpOwaRUI7mp1023bhn-IU7hHat__RV-ifISgR7fmpBZoe35MdHI/w538-h640/IMG20230828103655.jpg" width="538" /></a></div>This wallet has so much space and can hold at least 10 cards. The slots are big enough to hold multiple cards really. The wee metal press stud does not hinder the card slot at all, as it only goes through the top layer of fabric.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyK811Cgf8ip6z5s_6zyCgWFD5nIp5550t_IlRLHASLg_nWrjF5fOsU_5g3EF_mZKklDAAzcEfjomd2jmQ09xW3OK9_8915hB-8SIN49qBLaxtMvgED7IVB47sskcsLmJ7SjY-lsgL9OYea_aU9B555hXhJbT67u-pY03vZ7VET7dBNgkIMDctfnCoPpQ/s3831/IMG20230828103743.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3831" data-original-width="2737" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyK811Cgf8ip6z5s_6zyCgWFD5nIp5550t_IlRLHASLg_nWrjF5fOsU_5g3EF_mZKklDAAzcEfjomd2jmQ09xW3OK9_8915hB-8SIN49qBLaxtMvgED7IVB47sskcsLmJ7SjY-lsgL9OYea_aU9B555hXhJbT67u-pY03vZ7VET7dBNgkIMDctfnCoPpQ/w458-h640/IMG20230828103743.jpg" width="458" /></a></div>Plenty of space for all your credit cards and store cards.....we need all the loyalty cards we can get these days.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipFqSHlMB5J3RML9i3MHR5DfMVY8-ZC-_1C2mR-H_fLJGzo8KF41mUnR_PNvgJK5KcGMT6On_rqe1IMqHyfVcP94s_CCvX6WNCCsCEuMn3-WXuQCa5gHqeXaE4FuW9J4Qmdfly0_Jp4fgdnER2FgBriDc8MjVzfLRLKrNlO8-oyUhOJsnIrPQCpFQblHk/s3911/IMG20230828103749.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2469" data-original-width="3911" height="404" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipFqSHlMB5J3RML9i3MHR5DfMVY8-ZC-_1C2mR-H_fLJGzo8KF41mUnR_PNvgJK5KcGMT6On_rqe1IMqHyfVcP94s_CCvX6WNCCsCEuMn3-WXuQCa5gHqeXaE4FuW9J4Qmdfly0_Jp4fgdnER2FgBriDc8MjVzfLRLKrNlO8-oyUhOJsnIrPQCpFQblHk/w640-h404/IMG20230828103749.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Oops....looks like I need to give the centre a quick iron before I use it or gift it, lol. Story of my life, teehee</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSC228wzY_QiGJf4gUx-s-NhV99KAElStrur5msUKYEky8dvilMq8roPwZrGiPxJTTh30jWYnoE4muVYedu1VQWjXRBtEuzE5QN-uZmpjmnbZa9wZxQ6pd-KwHQrX4vREQHVf23Bx7agWUKaOEPNaLxgZSgl3iMzxmf7Hf87D01KCaoBe8p7e77IVGFtI/s3357/IMG20230828103853.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1577" data-original-width="3357" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSC228wzY_QiGJf4gUx-s-NhV99KAElStrur5msUKYEky8dvilMq8roPwZrGiPxJTTh30jWYnoE4muVYedu1VQWjXRBtEuzE5QN-uZmpjmnbZa9wZxQ6pd-KwHQrX4vREQHVf23Bx7agWUKaOEPNaLxgZSgl3iMzxmf7Hf87D01KCaoBe8p7e77IVGFtI/w640-h300/IMG20230828103853.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The wallet is such a great size and will have room to expand for all your bits and pieces that you keep in your wallet.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM7bPOJTPQQQijf6dDIEA95rIEP0vj1uQ5LuhDo7Zod_FN5_wbXTzjy359ID3zWl_QJ-d_nQfJ-fubPdcjsUoEiQF0byTPBFAE-PRlj470T_hq8zvb-_WQkTVtCEaLctpfAP1qe1jeNhhNWWvfETd02xPGkXYaErDb9IYIt9agoNROqEN15BDwDoayqhY/s3533/IMG20230828103838.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1945" data-original-width="3533" height="352" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM7bPOJTPQQQijf6dDIEA95rIEP0vj1uQ5LuhDo7Zod_FN5_wbXTzjy359ID3zWl_QJ-d_nQfJ-fubPdcjsUoEiQF0byTPBFAE-PRlj470T_hq8zvb-_WQkTVtCEaLctpfAP1qe1jeNhhNWWvfETd02xPGkXYaErDb9IYIt9agoNROqEN15BDwDoayqhY/w640-h352/IMG20230828103838.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;">I will 100% be making more of these wallets. They are very low on fabric but probably a wee bit heavier on interfacing though. But this pattern is perfect for getting through all the scrap bits of fabric you have. And it is a very quick make too. Once you make one and learn what you are doing, you'll be able to fly through making more of these. I think if you sold your handmade items, this wallet would be perfect for that. You could churn out a tonne of these for markets and craft fair stalls. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">And that is it from me folks. Bye for now. Toodles Noodles......Lee aka Crafty Loops xx</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">SHOPPING LIST</div><div style="text-align: justify;">At the time of typing, the items I linked to are available. However, items stock changes all the time, some items where bought on auction sites and with time marching by, some items I link may no longer be available from that particular seller. However, a quick Google search should help you out if my links are no longer working/available.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.bagstockdesigns.com/products/mia-everyday-wallet" target="_blank">Mia wallet pattern</a> - <a href="https://www.bagstockdesigns.com/" target="_blank">Bagstock Designs </a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00AXA2W76/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirectFromSmile=1" target="_blank">Jeans Needle</a> - Amazon</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div>Personalised Labels - <a href="https://wunderlabel.co.uk/leather-labels/" target="_blank">Wunderlabels</a></div><div><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/385107188306" target="_blank">Metal Press Studs</a> - Ebay,<a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/eecchoice" target="_blank"> eec_choice</a></div><div><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/233180554441?var=532667155409" target="_blank">Black Faux leather</a> - <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/directhome" target="_blank">Direct Home, Ebay</a></div><div><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B09CP9B1RC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">Bee Lock closure</a> - <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B09CP9B1RC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">Amazon</a></div><div><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/325272767174?var=514156577131" target="_blank">Cream Tartan Fabric</a> - <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/ashtonfabrics" target="_blank">A-Fabrics</a>, Ebay</div><div>Lining fabric - These are 2 cotton fabrics that I purchased from a private seller on Ebay</div><div><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/393147893913?var=662331373715" target="_blank">Woven Fusible Interfacing</a> - <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/carogojo" target="_blank">carogojo</a> - Ebay</div><div><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/254976352300?var=554876336693" target="_blank">No. 3 </a>continuous zipper tape - <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/254976352300?var=554876336693" target="_blank">Iaing317</a>, Ebay</div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: center;">If you like my blog and would like to buy me a </span><a href="https://ko-fi.com/craftyloops" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank">coffee</a><span style="text-align: center;">, I have a</span><a href="https://ko-fi.com/craftyloops" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank"> ko-fi page</a><span style="text-align: center;">. 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This bag did not start out this way.......at all, lol. But I wanted to share it anyway because although the original bag was an incredibly big failure, I think it's important to show how you can turn a failure into something usable. Now, it is by no means perfect in any shape or form, but this process taught me so, so much in the bag designing and making realm that I thought I'd share it with you anyway.<div><br /></div><div> I previously told you that I was working on another couple of designs for bags. And one of them did not turn out correctly or anywhere near how I wanted it to. Let me tell you, this bag designing thing is not simple or easy, teehee. But I had already added hardware to the front body piece and made up the inside pockets etc., so I wanted to salvage the hardware and fabric I had used in the hope of making them into a useable bag. So, with "Tempest my Temper Tool" in hand (this is what I call my seam ripper, teehee), I took apart my failure of a bag and tried my best to salvage everything, the best I could. Now, this bag is not perfect by any stretch of the imagination, but I can just about get away with it, lol. I decided to try and change it into a good sized tote. As this bag ended up being a botched job of a previous bag, it is a bit higgledy piggledy. However, I learned a tonne from making this bag and will be able to perfect it on the next one for sure. And I think the overall shape and design is definitely something I can work with and produce another bag similar to it but without all the higgledy piggledy messes.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD1WYkleEbXM4Cmv9GslGg55M6CBy6zAIlA2Et-XM6CVqm88cLoCfbN1HQT6-jQXO5wgKZIZuVYWoFIHDr6zeF613_5oBTpLp1P24ZXPI-qiPCMR5jhvZS8yo9pvx184k9QpaLI7oh-wIuYDMWO0sasmFdKui64DSkOtOnvdOueg5GLWgx2SRKcRLTKeQ/s3381/IMG20230729110048.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2353" data-original-width="3381" height="446" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD1WYkleEbXM4Cmv9GslGg55M6CBy6zAIlA2Et-XM6CVqm88cLoCfbN1HQT6-jQXO5wgKZIZuVYWoFIHDr6zeF613_5oBTpLp1P24ZXPI-qiPCMR5jhvZS8yo9pvx184k9QpaLI7oh-wIuYDMWO0sasmFdKui64DSkOtOnvdOueg5GLWgx2SRKcRLTKeQ/w640-h446/IMG20230729110048.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>I think this bag looks very Burberry-esque with that gorgeous tartan fabric and brown faux leather. Not that I think my bag is as beautiful as a Burberry bag. But the look gives it those vibes, lol. <div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNyP_nW-We9HhdzcFiZfnMJ4d7ngWXTvxQp5_PRqzmeKFMZLx0HszUgKPvrJvKu6TItz7letIhFNrmxC3tL0UvfacPCYMi9Wj3hjNrqBBpQI0Eb0hOapiE6tUUQAIRxawEJ_f9QHiXN8HqXaDz7uDkBZd2PYCJK4Tzry04Ev5TKuekfQfPjbBPVEKMVuA/s3935/IMG20230729110130.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2717" data-original-width="3935" height="442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNyP_nW-We9HhdzcFiZfnMJ4d7ngWXTvxQp5_PRqzmeKFMZLx0HszUgKPvrJvKu6TItz7letIhFNrmxC3tL0UvfacPCYMi9Wj3hjNrqBBpQI0Eb0hOapiE6tUUQAIRxawEJ_f9QHiXN8HqXaDz7uDkBZd2PYCJK4Tzry04Ev5TKuekfQfPjbBPVEKMVuA/w640-h442/IMG20230729110130.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>And the wee pocket on the front with the golden bee lock and the gold and black hardware really suits this bag. They go perfectly with the fabrics I used.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr_TMDwyZIExAvFo3iQC8iKTlvADZTzAncJWVferbaQXO-S0xAqus0H90kFHkSMRe-F7nsvcqWk4doojRb8y2VBmn20LS24K7JsjIRjxIVnXhYjLptI76Hzu-H0BcKuieHKg231rjca3e0jj-elEzgDEhz8-faU2-_2C73EalilqBf7VlgXfbFafKWYGU/s3237/IMG20230729110141.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2690" data-original-width="3237" height="532" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr_TMDwyZIExAvFo3iQC8iKTlvADZTzAncJWVferbaQXO-S0xAqus0H90kFHkSMRe-F7nsvcqWk4doojRb8y2VBmn20LS24K7JsjIRjxIVnXhYjLptI76Hzu-H0BcKuieHKg231rjca3e0jj-elEzgDEhz8-faU2-_2C73EalilqBf7VlgXfbFafKWYGU/w640-h532/IMG20230729110141.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>The pocket on the front is perfect for storing your mobile phone. I know it doesn't look like I aligned the pocket fabric with the main body, but it actually does line up pretty perfectly. I am just tugging on the pocket which is distorting it. But I was pretty chuffed with my lining up of the lines.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgImt_a-hhwKLB5ugBMum6MRmuasRM283P3FUuk-7dHshspt7bRN15N6iOXst2YU1UTaQlT823A7hN1Wq7KPnzHPTG9VAc5wzpJV3GQt0aJLFKc7XMhJMjMwC_EAycXPMbKs8yHRBdV86aRijMbjT3qw6Qfxfv1PM-3m6qaNwbDwm-PcPor-_llwacObdA/s3289/IMG20230729110156.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2991" data-original-width="3289" height="582" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgImt_a-hhwKLB5ugBMum6MRmuasRM283P3FUuk-7dHshspt7bRN15N6iOXst2YU1UTaQlT823A7hN1Wq7KPnzHPTG9VAc5wzpJV3GQt0aJLFKc7XMhJMjMwC_EAycXPMbKs8yHRBdV86aRijMbjT3qw6Qfxfv1PM-3m6qaNwbDwm-PcPor-_llwacObdA/w640-h582/IMG20230729110156.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>The bag has lovely, long, sturdy handles, perfect for throwing over your shoulder or arm. But I also made an adjustable, crossbody strap for it too. You can simply hook it onto the metal hardware, hooking onto either opposite side and then it can become a crossbody bag. You don't need to worry about holding it or keeping it on your shoulder. I added a recessed zipper closure to keep the bag secure.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4BYLiLTMWOWTUUqh8i-XcpQ8du4Y7-mRuGhqawNxg4G_t7DUMyyoz2Q-DQp24W0ZGGkNqIflD8vJOHyLBbrO0Coi5CNrwMTuKRxTKidSRUFN_18Xb_qPK0DB3-Yboa7dfwRSl9gS96mHzTNOyqAvHsWsVz4cz5Ugc2tuuLjnOlODti-0Ts9QepKxiN_w/s2881/IMG20230729110420.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2689" data-original-width="2881" height="598" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4BYLiLTMWOWTUUqh8i-XcpQ8du4Y7-mRuGhqawNxg4G_t7DUMyyoz2Q-DQp24W0ZGGkNqIflD8vJOHyLBbrO0Coi5CNrwMTuKRxTKidSRUFN_18Xb_qPK0DB3-Yboa7dfwRSl9gS96mHzTNOyqAvHsWsVz4cz5Ugc2tuuLjnOlODti-0Ts9QepKxiN_w/w640-h598/IMG20230729110420.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>I kept the zip nice and long and added a wee gold zipper cap to the end. If you do not want the zip showing on the outside, it can simply be tucked down the inside of the bag.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3VfANsAd7VXT8PUfIzAGUfmmGv0evcG00YMVkD6tYYbyFamsBA4f7kXoH2U7PLfiyv7ZZXa1R27BtS8wrXWae6BV-bUoicfvCB9Oy2ZKaSDBqXxP9WJ182twmkitLPm6CAvzIROLbAXiWYglcWzV-lRPfe1ua0b_MIHb_fUb7WRCjwgv0zrAU1W64wcI/s3998/IMG20230729110520.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2449" data-original-width="3998" height="392" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3VfANsAd7VXT8PUfIzAGUfmmGv0evcG00YMVkD6tYYbyFamsBA4f7kXoH2U7PLfiyv7ZZXa1R27BtS8wrXWae6BV-bUoicfvCB9Oy2ZKaSDBqXxP9WJ182twmkitLPm6CAvzIROLbAXiWYglcWzV-lRPfe1ua0b_MIHb_fUb7WRCjwgv0zrAU1W64wcI/w640-h392/IMG20230729110520.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div>Ultimately, the inside fabric does not go with this bag at all. I really should have used a cream or possibly red fabric inside. This is where my previous bag failures are very apparent with my mix of fabrics on the inside. But because I was just trying to save and salvage the botched bag, I just grabbed whatever fabric I had enough of to line the bag. If I was making this for someone else, I would definitely match the inside fabrics better on the next one. But I am the one using this bag, so it doesn't matter to me really. I added a red zip to compliment the red in the tartan fabric. It's a really great sized pocket with plenty of space.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG7ccaGQo7G2LFjsF4pTjCDxllBORRLej7ynfHgc1hPxRRC5Ew0lgHc_DxUW7iAsWGxRvsseOBrPhAWoQ_wZ-nAnKlV1p2kpxosPHI_ol379YgeCvcgHNzKhnrNCUjO7Vm8kkMhwAWeXt81osSrsWwXnX-OFDO_8lPXWgB13G3f5_twF2_y75resOOrxM/s3929/IMG20230729110533.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2817" data-original-width="3929" height="458" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG7ccaGQo7G2LFjsF4pTjCDxllBORRLej7ynfHgc1hPxRRC5Ew0lgHc_DxUW7iAsWGxRvsseOBrPhAWoQ_wZ-nAnKlV1p2kpxosPHI_ol379YgeCvcgHNzKhnrNCUjO7Vm8kkMhwAWeXt81osSrsWwXnX-OFDO_8lPXWgB13G3f5_twF2_y75resOOrxM/w640-h458/IMG20230729110533.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>I love the pockets I added to this bag along with my usual little key fob to keep my keys safe and accessible. Again, this pocket is placed maybe a wee bit low, but it still works and I know how to fix it for my next bag. For it to be a bit of a botched bag, I managed to make the lining fit the bag pretty well. And although the blue maybe doesn't quite suit the bag, there is little streaks of red throughout the blue fabric, so it's not a complete mismatch. But the next one I make will definitely have more of a complimentary fabric on the inside.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCAUn9ya1hxhhKV5U2QAZz3oXTD3VL2aTjDA8DrXbJvdBroSGokeHD1LJZXa9B0bp9TFNu4YleRDnqeBumOoQAfaxDyz-kjl24Sz4iDdU0NDJHpnRCDbU7tjfnHhLMi6OQ__FKTAWoUlOjvnzoJxFTNobvc1pAci86ydH4O6_3O3rNpe-porF8U3YplSo/s3153/IMG20230729110701.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3153" data-original-width="2857" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCAUn9ya1hxhhKV5U2QAZz3oXTD3VL2aTjDA8DrXbJvdBroSGokeHD1LJZXa9B0bp9TFNu4YleRDnqeBumOoQAfaxDyz-kjl24Sz4iDdU0NDJHpnRCDbU7tjfnHhLMi6OQ__FKTAWoUlOjvnzoJxFTNobvc1pAci86ydH4O6_3O3rNpe-porF8U3YplSo/w580-h640/IMG20230729110701.jpg" width="580" /></a></div><div>This back pocket is way too high up on this bag but again, I was trying to make the best of the messy bag I'd made and this is where this pocket ended up. The next bag will have a much better placed pocket, a bit lower down the back of the bag. I like to add a pocket that is on the back of a bag and is ultimately up against your body. It just feels like a secure pocket to hold items in. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQxp56eSSlfKG4VhwvEa18tPbZL-Fa7IoE1crqiuv-DVCS65TezhqXIEmX5llt1zVRNQks6xKKOLs68kSiNra-zdABqPc-nJtwrIwONfO75OWJfJJl7-EsJLBljjMOqamuzok3QIDeYQt45Q5_mfdYFl2bgTpy6iWuPaiCMu3tmV6XmgUpSydxd25I_pc/s3057/IMG20230729110724.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3057" data-original-width="2985" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQxp56eSSlfKG4VhwvEa18tPbZL-Fa7IoE1crqiuv-DVCS65TezhqXIEmX5llt1zVRNQks6xKKOLs68kSiNra-zdABqPc-nJtwrIwONfO75OWJfJJl7-EsJLBljjMOqamuzok3QIDeYQt45Q5_mfdYFl2bgTpy6iWuPaiCMu3tmV6XmgUpSydxd25I_pc/w624-h640/IMG20230729110724.jpg" width="624" /></a></div><div>I absolutely adore the hardware that I used on this bag. It really and truly elevates the bag from a simple tote to a stunning tote. And although it wasn't the bag that I started out making, I am glad that I tried to salvage what I could. I think the bag is pretty and functional and looks great. But the next one I make will not have all my silly mistakes on it, teehee.......or so I think anyway, lol.</div><div><br /></div><div>Well that's the end of this dodgy looking bag, lol.....let's see if my next design that I've been working on manages to turn out right.....or will I be back here again, sharing my failures? Teehee.</div><div><br /></div><div>Toodles Noodles......Lee aka Crafty Loops xx</div><div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><div><div style="text-align: justify;">SHOPPING LIST</div><div style="text-align: justify;">At the time of typing, the items I linked to are available. However, items stock changes all the time, some items where bought on auction sites and with time marching by, some items I link may no longer be available from that particular seller. However, a quick Google search should help you out if my links are no longer working/available.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Bag pattern - I made it! So, there is no pattern to actually buy - sorry, lol. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00795VCW4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">Teflon non-stick foot</a>, Amazon - for sewing machine. Works great when working with faux leather. This foot works perfectly with my Janome QXL605 sewing machine</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00AXA2W76/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirectFromSmile=1" target="_blank">Jeans Needle</a> - Amazon</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div>Personalised, handmade stamp - <a href="https://www.stampingallday.co.uk/" target="_blank">Stampingallday</a></div><div>5& 1/2 inch <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/203985823189" target="_blank">Kai Scissors</a> - <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/christiescraft" target="_blank">Christie's Craft Shop</a>, Ebay</div><div><a href="https://www.dragonflycreations.shop/product-page/crocodile-leatherette" target="_blank">Faux crocodile Leatherette</a> - <a href="https://www.dragonflycreations.shop/" target="_blank">Dragonfly Creations</a></div><div><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/325272767174?var=514156577131" target="_blank">Cream Tartan Fabric</a> - <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/ashtonfabrics" target="_blank">A-Fabrics</a>, Ebay</div><div><a href="https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004659038219.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.6.2f5b1802mv7jEO" target="_blank">Decorative Bag Buckles</a> - <a href="https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004659038219.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.6.2f5b1802mv7jEO" target="_blank">AliExpress</a></div><div><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B09CP9B1RC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">Bee Lock closure </a>- Amazon</div><div>Lining fabric - This is vintage cotton fabric that I purchased from a private seller on Ebay, Jeff Banks, Port of call from Moygashel</div><div><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/393147893913?var=662331373715" target="_blank">Woven Fusible Interfacing</a> - <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/carogojo" target="_blank">carogojo</a> - Ebay</div><div><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08424ZBT2?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details" target="_blank">A3 Craft Foam</a> - Amazon (used for extra stability in the bag's base to provide more rigidity and shape)</div><div><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09T31Q63P?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details" target="_blank">Metal Handmade Label</a> - Amazon</div><div>Gold coloured <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0BLYYJ58N/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">metal strap ends</a> - <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0BLYYJ58N/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">Amazon</a></div><div>Gold coloured <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0BRMVFTFY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">Chicago screws</a> - Amazon</div><div><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/254976352300?var=554876336693" target="_blank">No. 5 zip</a> - <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/laing317" target="_blank">Iaing317</a>, Ebay</div><div><br /></div></div></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: center;">If you like my blog and would like to buy me a </span><a href="https://ko-fi.com/craftyloops" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank">coffee</a><span style="text-align: center;">, I have a</span><a href="https://ko-fi.com/craftyloops" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank"> ko-fi page</a><span style="text-align: center;">. 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My niece, sister and her partner are heading away to Disneyland Paris. And I wanted to make the 2 wee ladies something that they could carry their phones in and a few bits and pieces but that wouldn't be cumbersome for them to carry around with them. So, I made these cute wee crossbody bags. I followed a pattern and tutorial from <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eefYKVC24Q&t=57s" target="_blank">Owl be Sewing</a> on YouTube. This is such a great wee pattern and could be used for any occasion but is perfect for trips away or festivals, as it's basically a purse and mobile phone holder in one. And it is such an incredibly fast make and I made them using Disney fat Quarter bundles that I had so they are incredibly economical on fabric. You could easily make these bags using scrap fabric. Plus, the bonus is that it is a completely free pattern too. Gina does such a fabulous job, walking you through the pattern with a step by step tutorial on her channel. I highly recommend that you check it out. As always, a shopping list is at the end of my post, in case you want to purchase the same items that I used. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZSMrmlGJGmpKcYqgjC9IRqbgv1WvmbT0K50RqDYUegGU7T0XkacsS2GcJDZ5WhX0j0UmromMve0fn5XWaCTnd66bya49nq0kiyT07CrT-iwJEx6pkjaYJvsjHRPT4lYlwl2y0kb9XO0i-7WfcFTPvMj2G5sX8zsStamicON71AfoxedpQoJUrWQMN_vk/s3610/IMG20230723131121.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3610" data-original-width="1697" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZSMrmlGJGmpKcYqgjC9IRqbgv1WvmbT0K50RqDYUegGU7T0XkacsS2GcJDZ5WhX0j0UmromMve0fn5XWaCTnd66bya49nq0kiyT07CrT-iwJEx6pkjaYJvsjHRPT4lYlwl2y0kb9XO0i-7WfcFTPvMj2G5sX8zsStamicON71AfoxedpQoJUrWQMN_vk/w300-h640/IMG20230723131121.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These little crossbody bags are essentially, purses/wallets with a mobile phone pocket on the front and adjustable straps that can be worn across your body for added security. I wanted to make them something that wasn't bulky and heavy to wear but would be secure for their important belongings, like their phones, credit cards, Disney passes, money etc. And hopefully there's enough room to keep some diabetes related items in too, as both my niece and sister are type 1 Diabetic.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGy9UyAGLMRouGk877kezE6ojh4cXr7lgl7tF74h-bXWg5bGgao09muhDUDpoP_tokqU8mjJPcIfY1VOIHaMdiRecB1jBXLMMoxpgI_TXMOKfjQG32QNBi2r4VtOieUcj_a2dFQ_lV4VYgyAOlSlpZT1YcY0TZ0GTpTpJSdv_44s0oS6mafae-770m1Ig/s3833/IMG20230723131154.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3833" data-original-width="1273" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGy9UyAGLMRouGk877kezE6ojh4cXr7lgl7tF74h-bXWg5bGgao09muhDUDpoP_tokqU8mjJPcIfY1VOIHaMdiRecB1jBXLMMoxpgI_TXMOKfjQG32QNBi2r4VtOieUcj_a2dFQ_lV4VYgyAOlSlpZT1YcY0TZ0GTpTpJSdv_44s0oS6mafae-770m1Ig/w212-h640/IMG20230723131154.jpg" width="212" /></a></div>I used 100% cotton and the interfacing is also cotton woven interfacing, so should they need to wash the bags, they just have to unhook the straps and they can be chucked in the washing machine.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqHx8zduzHhmvheGbr4Ei7VfxaHQTnRdxEAb6gj0pRngpUg4W1xjFtIqNIgvUyPfN7_NlM15iAL_7Nl11LPuPI2WP5q4LhgW_IBON_Zkzax3giAxbAHY_pCpSCuH2mdH_6ib4LBX7P35ahYcWWDumSnJjbaP36VJiZF8KjJdbAZoL5tUu7huV8XBDkE6Q/s3889/IMG20230723131140.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3889" data-original-width="2241" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqHx8zduzHhmvheGbr4Ei7VfxaHQTnRdxEAb6gj0pRngpUg4W1xjFtIqNIgvUyPfN7_NlM15iAL_7Nl11LPuPI2WP5q4LhgW_IBON_Zkzax3giAxbAHY_pCpSCuH2mdH_6ib4LBX7P35ahYcWWDumSnJjbaP36VJiZF8KjJdbAZoL5tUu7huV8XBDkE6Q/w368-h640/IMG20230723131140.jpg" width="368" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love using these wee popper snaps on my projects. I'd add them to everything if I could. They are so easy to install and work so great. This wee front pocket is perfect for storing your mobile phone safely. I decided to purchase some personalised faux leather tags for myself, details in the shopping list. I did blur out my surname in the photos though, this isn't a design flaw, lol.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIl7k0kEvmtsW6FJElqcFTteRt5DwTmsah-g9VTtxgc3gc2gCuBTgcCzh_F6HBe7mvv3B2ST08j1n1QN0JWUilYoGs33BEiY61oVexsEmbaOotb0f3dkoIAjUTAMQoiNX2jzooqfoidawhbK1y3kC7x2hJnwdcTIoquMLDONE7PQ9KUlLV4jK1hz5zZME/s3971/IMG20230723131739.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2073" data-original-width="3971" height="334" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIl7k0kEvmtsW6FJElqcFTteRt5DwTmsah-g9VTtxgc3gc2gCuBTgcCzh_F6HBe7mvv3B2ST08j1n1QN0JWUilYoGs33BEiY61oVexsEmbaOotb0f3dkoIAjUTAMQoiNX2jzooqfoidawhbK1y3kC7x2hJnwdcTIoquMLDONE7PQ9KUlLV4jK1hz5zZME/w640-h334/IMG20230723131739.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>On one side of the bag, there is a zip section that has space for money and credit cards. It can hold so many cards, its fantastic.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX4O-tkbr8myofi83rVi35mDqZx2BMjwZQdlQcLreT35bhXzxoTjHe4N7vN-TobaN1GtmuA123FMPfpJ2keHHCTMJyBU9892OQEJ72TKu83C1TD6qreyjeIxKTm2E3sVnKQTJbA_mDOhngS1XCGsAdaalP0IKXdstwKSCmPi_bvV3gUzQgXFVF5ldUuhI/s3510/IMG20230723131551.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1897" data-original-width="3510" height="346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX4O-tkbr8myofi83rVi35mDqZx2BMjwZQdlQcLreT35bhXzxoTjHe4N7vN-TobaN1GtmuA123FMPfpJ2keHHCTMJyBU9892OQEJ72TKu83C1TD6qreyjeIxKTm2E3sVnKQTJbA_mDOhngS1XCGsAdaalP0IKXdstwKSCmPi_bvV3gUzQgXFVF5ldUuhI/w640-h346/IMG20230723131551.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div>And on the opposite side is just a plain zipper pouch. Perfect for their Disney passes, money, diabetes bits and bobs.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiebKxMeq8u9hAX3YWi_BRpMoZ0-GMSsDYkZ2xZpExNb5RRz-I36yOEn_ZWMAfSx_YpR8CoW74Jfsw3OURgosuSRtQcTlaMx-kIW27-AGboxsFrJbEFk3ve5X3H2MCVTETCTFuyk4pJblOIOVVI_oxShsIJUT6OFsF8mhT9tQ54QY-ia_-U2nnkSPCsxv4/s3994/IMG20230723131538.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1849" data-original-width="3994" height="296" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiebKxMeq8u9hAX3YWi_BRpMoZ0-GMSsDYkZ2xZpExNb5RRz-I36yOEn_ZWMAfSx_YpR8CoW74Jfsw3OURgosuSRtQcTlaMx-kIW27-AGboxsFrJbEFk3ve5X3H2MCVTETCTFuyk4pJblOIOVVI_oxShsIJUT6OFsF8mhT9tQ54QY-ia_-U2nnkSPCsxv4/w640-h296/IMG20230723131538.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Look how fabulous this rainbow gradient zip is. I just love it. I bought it in a big 5 yard roll from Temu. Have you bought anything from <a href="https://www.temu.com/uk?_x_vst_scene=adg&_x_ads_sub_channel=other&_x_ads_channel=google&_x_login_type=Google&_x_sessn_id=jimfxtou8c&refer_page_name=best_sellers&refer_page_id=10125_1690205038068_il3ph0aczn&refer_page_sn=10125" target="_blank">Temu</a> yet? I know that they've blown up recently and everyone and their Grandmother's are doing Temu hauls on YouTube. I purchased from them for the first time recently and I was so impressed with how fast everything arrived and the prices are crazy too. I even missed out on a 30% off coupon, so I actually messaged their Customer Services Team and they immediately got back to me and gave me the discount instantly! I couldn't believe it. I was just being cheeky and asked if they could give me the discount, and they did! I am not affiliated with them at all. I was just so impressed with their Customer Service and how fast everything arrived with me. I've had stuff within the Northern Ireland postal service that has taken longer to get to me, lol.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip2HKVu80YEEDOMZoudcL5R9Z4SJIb6DDJorPX28u_OOxvGzKswB6dvIiUKWv_oCXU2tE6ME8lOyGSM3Zm2OD9OxaZG4xnPlyDkdttFLWT0WWphcOa_xNzR5SkLOnj8MKBG1dLc0DMezlHm01t92gVtRD9gjfWCRQEmn7grdwnO_yguWQdocqLqf-ENrI/s3909/IMG20230723131528.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTRd1QIEX8IMM4UpWy9K1XlmF93nUlysJGPt3AMSMb3IbWopqyfgTNfp5Ijp3VWKO1LX12RATgNtfkMsoOSomlx2jKED0sTJlVZQOj_Jy5C2zBWmTESEogE4wCPeq89sGMpTTmYV9fda4VxJ1aolermdoLmCqAll69SD0W0gk4Alf5kUaSJ50b2ICMRbU/s3874/IMG20230723131906.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3874" data-original-width="2353" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTRd1QIEX8IMM4UpWy9K1XlmF93nUlysJGPt3AMSMb3IbWopqyfgTNfp5Ijp3VWKO1LX12RATgNtfkMsoOSomlx2jKED0sTJlVZQOj_Jy5C2zBWmTESEogE4wCPeq89sGMpTTmYV9fda4VxJ1aolermdoLmCqAll69SD0W0gk4Alf5kUaSJ50b2ICMRbU/w388-h640/IMG20230723131906.jpg" width="388" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;">Unfortunately, I didn't have enough of my black webbing to make the adjustable straps. So I used this brown one instead. But I don't think it makes a difference. Look how cute the wee Micky Mouse zip pulls are! These are from Temu too. So super cute and I think it's a lovely wee finishing touch to the zipper pouches.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQwFx76lJbqNhxXRm9QvQcy8coCKo8PdqYki1P5Yp8b7TYSfl6u1_B-7dg-DyEG1AdO22VJx7mlPp_62xrGItX3GEcBIZ10-fCe8oOF9n1PHaAJYI8vQ3gb1ZtVexJk9YyN2EBR2ty1xs8a57sAtq5l7bNPA8NkyHR-r8TUAs_KI7vpxUypE3roCEVS2E/s3905/IMG20230723131725.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3905" data-original-width="2585" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQwFx76lJbqNhxXRm9QvQcy8coCKo8PdqYki1P5Yp8b7TYSfl6u1_B-7dg-DyEG1AdO22VJx7mlPp_62xrGItX3GEcBIZ10-fCe8oOF9n1PHaAJYI8vQ3gb1ZtVexJk9YyN2EBR2ty1xs8a57sAtq5l7bNPA8NkyHR-r8TUAs_KI7vpxUypE3roCEVS2E/w424-h640/IMG20230723131725.jpg" width="424" /></a></div>This fabric is so lovely and very easy to work with. I used cotton woven interfacing on all the pieces and found that it was just the right weight of interfacing for these bags.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcKKwVmcl_1DYYCkevmVD97SPyJW0KMW30D35_qrGTO5g6Ras58zI5hgiCLvclDaJZUzv8ijbc8E1FJ0XxnDUHr6XsXi-SeBElGE5bENrg15w9nBTJ99kjoK8qWRicas5PA8dODDDR6voQ6-EiSlHfkUZstOyKktp6RPYLyrgF2A4QhhsyvSs7MMqLXxQ/s3987/IMG20230723131821.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1889" data-original-width="3987" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcKKwVmcl_1DYYCkevmVD97SPyJW0KMW30D35_qrGTO5g6Ras58zI5hgiCLvclDaJZUzv8ijbc8E1FJ0XxnDUHr6XsXi-SeBElGE5bENrg15w9nBTJ99kjoK8qWRicas5PA8dODDDR6voQ6-EiSlHfkUZstOyKktp6RPYLyrgF2A4QhhsyvSs7MMqLXxQ/w640-h304/IMG20230723131821.jpg" width="640" /></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;">The only thing that I would do differently in this pattern is at the zipper insertion section. Because the zipper tape goes edge to edge, it causes a lot of bulk at those sections when sewing and turning the bag right sides out. This bugged me a wee bit. So, to cut down on the bulk, in future I will add little tabs of cotton fabric onto either end of the zippers. That way, the zips have thinner, less bulky material at either ends and this will make it so much easier for sewing and turning out. These zips still work perfectly well, but adding zipper tabs will certainly make sewing the zips in and turning them out so much easier and the air in my craft room won't be as blue with all my profanity and shouting, teehee. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcKKwVmcl_1DYYCkevmVD97SPyJW0KMW30D35_qrGTO5g6Ras58zI5hgiCLvclDaJZUzv8ijbc8E1FJ0XxnDUHr6XsXi-SeBElGE5bENrg15w9nBTJ99kjoK8qWRicas5PA8dODDDR6voQ6-EiSlHfkUZstOyKktp6RPYLyrgF2A4QhhsyvSs7MMqLXxQ/s3987/IMG20230723131821.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2593" data-original-width="3909" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip2HKVu80YEEDOMZoudcL5R9Z4SJIb6DDJorPX28u_OOxvGzKswB6dvIiUKWv_oCXU2tE6ME8lOyGSM3Zm2OD9OxaZG4xnPlyDkdttFLWT0WWphcOa_xNzR5SkLOnj8MKBG1dLc0DMezlHm01t92gVtRD9gjfWCRQEmn7grdwnO_yguWQdocqLqf-ENrI/w640-h424/IMG20230723131528.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">For the credit card slot section, I did use an iron-on heavy weight non woven interfacing, just to give the card slots some rigidity and structure. I did leave it out of the seam allowances though, as it would have been too bulky. </span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAT9i1DAMFKvO5xS7UsenPPZVNBMD1xcx6vX8eRHN6a1uIH4N5ht8YfYM8bIhRJkKTBqRTP5K536C4t6GzM7mVHiFXS2uMFO6rAXnldGZxdR1oq3a844cpndBc839aX8FBCarwgyyqNMlo37mu_mYDt9rkQz772tx16prjj7U8iwTfMYTkuRbQXOgzFmY/s3229/IMG20230723131857.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2901" data-original-width="3229" height="574" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAT9i1DAMFKvO5xS7UsenPPZVNBMD1xcx6vX8eRHN6a1uIH4N5ht8YfYM8bIhRJkKTBqRTP5K536C4t6GzM7mVHiFXS2uMFO6rAXnldGZxdR1oq3a844cpndBc839aX8FBCarwgyyqNMlo37mu_mYDt9rkQz772tx16prjj7U8iwTfMYTkuRbQXOgzFmY/w640-h574/IMG20230723131857.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And that's these wee bags completed. Ready for their adventures at Disneyland, Paris. The adjustable straps will mean that they can just throw these over their shoulders and forget about them. They'll have everything they need but not have to worry about having to hike a bag or backpack up over their shoulders constantly. They'll be hands free and ready to fling their arms in the air on the rollercoasters, teehee.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIZgteKqeoQ74n5d-TKH8zpYEqbmOMKrURuUc8ap9WCzi-lTfnuMWhvwq_KpGK_dnczw8wH_zyl9LsYCvdjRlO-uPap2ec4YVpM64eJUosAjcKu4xneiRa7z2whjo7-fD8Ln1HGEj25INVa2P7eVWK4NEcTq-exKXuZaK_xhahpTrjWJR6KeizKgvu3zs/s3041/IMG_20230809_043901.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3041" data-original-width="2993" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIZgteKqeoQ74n5d-TKH8zpYEqbmOMKrURuUc8ap9WCzi-lTfnuMWhvwq_KpGK_dnczw8wH_zyl9LsYCvdjRlO-uPap2ec4YVpM64eJUosAjcKu4xneiRa7z2whjo7-fD8Ln1HGEj25INVa2P7eVWK4NEcTq-exKXuZaK_xhahpTrjWJR6KeizKgvu3zs/w630-h640/IMG_20230809_043901.jpg" width="630" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">And that's it from me folks. I hope wherever you are, you are having a nicer Summer than we are, lol. Summer is almost over here in Northern Ireland and to be honest, it never really arrived to begin with. The joys of having the jet stream stuck way South below us all Summer......ugh!!!! I'll be back again soon with goodness knows what. Bye for now!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Toodles Noodles....Lee aka Crafty Loops xx<br /><div><br /></div><div><span style="text-align: justify;">SHOPPING LIST</span></div><div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">At the time of typing, the items I linked to are available. However, item stocks change all the time and with time marching by, some items I link may no longer be available from that particular seller. However, a quick Google search should help you out if my links are no longer working/available.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eefYKVC24Q&t=57s" target="_blank">Bag pattern</a> - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eefYKVC24Q&t=57s" target="_blank">Owl be Sewing</a>, YouTube - Free Pattern</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Disney Fat quarter bundle fabric - purchased from private seller on <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/" target="_blank">Ebay</a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201699104189?var=504449333355" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">25mm brown webbing</a><span style="text-align: left;"> - </span><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/christiescraft" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">Christie's Craft Shop, Ebay</a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.temu.com/goods.html?_bg_fs=1&goods_id=601099518938043&_x_vst_scene=adg&_x_ads_sub_channel=other&_x_ads_channel=google&_x_login_type=Google&_x_sessn_id=8u373c791j&refer_page_name=bgt_order_detail&refer_page_id=10045_1690200674423_5o0gach8w6&refer_page_sn=10045" target="_blank">Rainbow Zipper Tape</a>, No 5 - <a href="https://www.temu.com/uk/arts-crafts-sewing-o3-1493.html?opt_level=1&title=Arts%2C%20Crafts%20%26%20Sewing&_x_enter_scene_type=cate_tab&leaf_type=son&show_search_type=3&refer_page_el_sn=200053&_x_vst_scene=adg&_x_ads_sub_channel=other&_x_ads_channel=google&_x_login_type=Google&_x_sessn_id=8u373c791j&refer_page_name=home&refer_page_id=10005_1690200786524_hyzj4b3ezu&refer_page_sn=10005" target="_blank">Temu</a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.temu.com/goods.html?_bg_fs=1&goods_id=601099515048475&_x_vst_scene=adg&_x_ads_sub_channel=other&_x_ads_channel=google&_x_login_type=Google&_x_sessn_id=8u373c791j&refer_page_name=bgt_order_detail&refer_page_id=10045_1690200749515_aap33me85v&refer_page_sn=10045" target="_blank">Micky Mouse Zipper Pulls</a> -<a href="https://www.temu.com/uk/arts-crafts-sewing-o3-1493.html?opt_level=1&title=Arts%2C%20Crafts%20%26%20Sewing&_x_enter_scene_type=cate_tab&leaf_type=son&show_search_type=3&refer_page_el_sn=200053&_x_vst_scene=adg&_x_ads_sub_channel=other&_x_ads_channel=google&_x_login_type=Google&_x_sessn_id=8u373c791j&refer_page_name=home&refer_page_id=10005_1690200786524_hyzj4b3ezu&refer_page_sn=10005" target="_blank"> Temu</a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07RV2MQYG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">Poppers snaps</a> closure - <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07RV2MQYG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">Amazon</a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">25mm metal <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07THW7KMK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1" target="_blank">D-Rings </a>- <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07THW7KMK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1" target="_blank">Amazon</a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">25mm swivel <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0B3MQHHZD/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">lobster clasps</a> - <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0B3MQHHZD/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">Amazon</a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07R8KT5KT/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1">Heavy weight iron-on</a> non woven interfacing - <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07R8KT5KT/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">Amazon</a>, Hot Pink Haberdashery</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00AXA2W76/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirectFromSmile=1" target="_blank">Jeans Needle</a> - Amazon</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div>Personalised, handmade Tag - <a href="https://wunderlabel.co.uk/personalised-labels/" target="_blank">Wunderlabel</a></div><div>5 & 1/2 inch <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/203985823189" target="_blank">Kai Scissors</a> - <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/christiescraft" target="_blank">Christie's Craft Shop</a>, Ebay</div><div>Woven cotton <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/114404729543?hash=item1aa30da2c7:g:hM4AAOSwW2VfXJpU" target="_blank">iron on interfacing</a>- <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/carogojo" target="_blank">carogojo</a>, Ebay or check out <a href="https://www.craftyloops.com/p/places-i-love-to-shop.html" target="_blank">my page</a> & email Carol directly for orders.</div><div><br /></div></div></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: center;">If you like my blog and would like to buy me a </span><a href="https://ko-fi.com/craftyloops" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank">coffee</a><span style="text-align: center;">, I have a</span><a href="https://ko-fi.com/craftyloops" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank"> ko-fi page</a><span style="text-align: center;">. 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Remember when I shared the wee<a href="https://www.craftyloops.com/2023/08/peter-rabbit-handmade-reusable.html" target="_blank"> Peter Rabbit tote</a> with you all and I said that I'd like to make it so there was some sort of closure on it for folding up and storing? Well, I did just that. I came across a tutorial over on YouTube, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@RosiesArtStudio" target="_blank">Rosie's Art Studio</a>, where she shared how to make her <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8ix0IyPMrk&list=PLEQFQ2ki0-YDET_Rx6BrfDdThG8uYm7Fh&index=11&t=1106s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eco-Friendly shopping bag</a>. This is a big tote but it is actually the perfect size for a shopping bag. And it folds into such a compact size too. And I have so many beautiful vintage fabrics that I like to upcycle into really useable, functional pieces. So, with my vintage fabrics in hand, off I went and made 2 of these bags.......to start with, teehee.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8GNfVWvP07ZhNx2DV1QqRDm8AAvNjDKJ-FCUdNJHjsYBtNu9meY8eGSliLVSRa9ZjACHEMn4OtYDIeWGbcVAxnTPKzsNq2oNLxcEbsvYGOloQ8cw8bKe6bmpacjxUs8y9ESgQ7QUFxhvm7sRatn2Ac9jYr_YPSfBHVMnAef2xQd2a5FoQm5DlDrHuf1I/s3689/IMG20230726132700.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3689" data-original-width="2433" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8GNfVWvP07ZhNx2DV1QqRDm8AAvNjDKJ-FCUdNJHjsYBtNu9meY8eGSliLVSRa9ZjACHEMn4OtYDIeWGbcVAxnTPKzsNq2oNLxcEbsvYGOloQ8cw8bKe6bmpacjxUs8y9ESgQ7QUFxhvm7sRatn2Ac9jYr_YPSfBHVMnAef2xQd2a5FoQm5DlDrHuf1I/w422-h640/IMG20230726132700.jpg" width="422" /></a></div>The bag opens up really big and is perfect for carrying all your shopping bits & bobs. It has a really large gusset base which means when the bag has items in it, the base opens out nice and wide to maximise on space. Now, when Rosie made her bag, she used one large piece of fabric. Because my fabric was directional, I didn't want one side of my bag having the fabric upside down. So, rather than 1 continuous piece of fabric, I cut 2 large pieces and sewed them together at the bottom and then proceeded with the rest of Rosie's instructions. So just be aware that if you have a directional print, you may wish to do the same as I did.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_JcmP0RhomOhghKVaEvBQ2jvyQ95KT36aLtSCPHddDJ8ikrBrRzDg2lpXCKIkJli4xn7LL-wzIqkcVfcGOfLhig5FgaMEj8axtV0N1M8Am1MpwsNtf1iUhWmDOo6GrluDhSodrSFvpQuxzhxFJzEiMrqeZfb8JHzDCyTJKKpP-w3nEpBPBB6EJ0zvDhc/s2881/IMG20230726132508.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2881" data-original-width="2613" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_JcmP0RhomOhghKVaEvBQ2jvyQ95KT36aLtSCPHddDJ8ikrBrRzDg2lpXCKIkJli4xn7LL-wzIqkcVfcGOfLhig5FgaMEj8axtV0N1M8Am1MpwsNtf1iUhWmDOo6GrluDhSodrSFvpQuxzhxFJzEiMrqeZfb8JHzDCyTJKKpP-w3nEpBPBB6EJ0zvDhc/w580-h640/IMG20230726132508.jpg" width="580" /></a></div> I love these 2 fabrics together too. So cute. Plus, they are vintage so I upcycled them and gave them a second life, which always makes me happy. I love how neatly it folds up too. When the bag is lying flat, it measure approx. 16" wide by 17.5" long with a 4" wide gusset on the bottom. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtafAxlZb1uqnx5LLVNTKiayaUWGF3EzyuuRbU8ItastDMSBq-c6DSR4xRcZBsXZY-hAB9bOKp-7icmLS1LK_I_ZzSgnj03j_zwZmcbXLP0uGLl3ck7QPOkOG9PEUSzK8u9rQgvbZ7puqNbT4tIQRg7W0fPj-mgPk9mILDE1bIVM1N9nkdHROyn__BxVI/s3457/IMG20230726132614.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3457" data-original-width="2269" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtafAxlZb1uqnx5LLVNTKiayaUWGF3EzyuuRbU8ItastDMSBq-c6DSR4xRcZBsXZY-hAB9bOKp-7icmLS1LK_I_ZzSgnj03j_zwZmcbXLP0uGLl3ck7QPOkOG9PEUSzK8u9rQgvbZ7puqNbT4tIQRg7W0fPj-mgPk9mILDE1bIVM1N9nkdHROyn__BxVI/w420-h640/IMG20230726132614.jpg" width="420" /></a></div>This particular bag is not lined because the fabric I was using was from vintage curtains. This is quite a substantial weight of fabric, which I find is perfect for shopping bags. You want the bags to be sturdy and hold a good amount of items and weight. There are also no raw edges in these bags as the entire bag is sewn using French seams. Therefore, you need not worry about the bag seams fraying or coming apart with the weight of your shopping. The French seams give the bags great support and strength. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOHgGyif-NX8wZhhRQHclFrjbB8-YvgHZNdsy1_EFCGD1_6CyihMo76q0eiBMaMKbRro33BotszpwkeV01TT2v8zL9VlNLhzHa9eTnp3KdQNQIhcMay767d3gpJoRWEAyDmi8gsKi-yMcQdO0fN_4IQ4V1MODFmP7VcLLCF73CFKHaQS008R_W-FJiy5M/s4000/IMG20230726132621.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOHgGyif-NX8wZhhRQHclFrjbB8-YvgHZNdsy1_EFCGD1_6CyihMo76q0eiBMaMKbRro33BotszpwkeV01TT2v8zL9VlNLhzHa9eTnp3KdQNQIhcMay767d3gpJoRWEAyDmi8gsKi-yMcQdO0fN_4IQ4V1MODFmP7VcLLCF73CFKHaQS008R_W-FJiy5M/w480-h640/IMG20230726132621.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>And the little "closure" sections on the bag becomes a really handy and secure pocket when the bag is opened up. The pocket doesn't go right down to the rounded corners (it stops about 2.5 inches up from the bottom popper), so you don't need to worry about losing your mobile phone or cash right to the bottom of it. It's a perfect sized pocket for securely storing your phone, wallet, cash etc. It would even easily store your sunglasses too.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9GmOFHvMs7TEqevUQNl7eAXB0Mt4kYDdq4eFeXWrk64uVZStlS8pclWF2ja7dMT_inpXColpwZ7womb6zcZXr5OatbO2mCDdZF598iUWmLFE9vnPv8Koiqbfd4T9KgIvSbSfz5mHoo4kKyJr5l1XWue9AQ3yxu7f9_Jc4AOq1RPOY7oQ8yly2sjY1ZT4/s3137/IMG20230726132424.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3137" data-original-width="2401" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9GmOFHvMs7TEqevUQNl7eAXB0Mt4kYDdq4eFeXWrk64uVZStlS8pclWF2ja7dMT_inpXColpwZ7womb6zcZXr5OatbO2mCDdZF598iUWmLFE9vnPv8Koiqbfd4T9KgIvSbSfz5mHoo4kKyJr5l1XWue9AQ3yxu7f9_Jc4AOq1RPOY7oQ8yly2sjY1ZT4/w490-h640/IMG20230726132424.jpg" width="490" /></a></div>And the bag folds back up super quickly and easily, as the wee pocket is basically your guide for closing it all up. The size of the bag when folded up is approx., 4.75" tall by 7" wide. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitV91z43KxxPSmer8t3Xdej-bQkTXxQAVFUCbxvOpKmiYHpQuC1TxJBuFcr74IcKBwoouuCMVy0WBFuZS2YYe1Em26ECm3XfW5SU61evTjfmmMElOg1mKE800a5jxOuo5PstwXaj8S4hSmY-yV3RnzW7Ki_IKOXiOWZDdFM_CB0O5_rUJgWAsVxr7y-dc/s2985/IMG20230726132355.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2985" data-original-width="2901" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitV91z43KxxPSmer8t3Xdej-bQkTXxQAVFUCbxvOpKmiYHpQuC1TxJBuFcr74IcKBwoouuCMVy0WBFuZS2YYe1Em26ECm3XfW5SU61evTjfmmMElOg1mKE800a5jxOuo5PstwXaj8S4hSmY-yV3RnzW7Ki_IKOXiOWZDdFM_CB0O5_rUJgWAsVxr7y-dc/w622-h640/IMG20230726132355.jpg" width="622" /></a></div>Such a convenient size and easy to store in your handbag, coat pocket, car etc.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipyFhsh4A5kjpR0uFqOZvetnuTl80OXcalvrLLYGHTWTvgnhoEOtIsiq7hYyEtWKK0BsB_Xm0yUu-14MxcwLDfLUcKBBiUrLG2_7-JgZNo3rE06g00fv-nq7vfZV_918VQrZXKotL5NeZWMUl0zDiSsNF-x7x9n1rh7hZM-M49EFLWGvbcAdqGtfhPxPE/s2613/IMG20230726132329.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2273" data-original-width="2613" height="556" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipyFhsh4A5kjpR0uFqOZvetnuTl80OXcalvrLLYGHTWTvgnhoEOtIsiq7hYyEtWKK0BsB_Xm0yUu-14MxcwLDfLUcKBBiUrLG2_7-JgZNo3rE06g00fv-nq7vfZV_918VQrZXKotL5NeZWMUl0zDiSsNF-x7x9n1rh7hZM-M49EFLWGvbcAdqGtfhPxPE/w640-h556/IMG20230726132329.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>It folds away so neatly. I just love these bags and I will be making many, many more and giving them out to all my friends and family. Such a convenient and quick make. Plus, it helps me work my way through my massive fabric stash too, teehee. I'm wondering, should I make the next bags with a little wrist strap attached? That way, if you are popping out to the shops and don't want to bring your handbag, you can just carry this wee bag with the wrist strap? Let me know if you think this is a good idea.<div>And just in case you forget how to fold the bag back up into it's little envelope pouch....here's a video showing you how to refold it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dypBU-PW8tltywCVVG7Sd1U8E0r6heiJ8XENIZUSTy8Szbd3fyTCpCPE_iGIQ68N6egjTw2kT1JMy5jU3yk3Q' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><div><div>That's it from me folks. See you on the next one. Toodles Noodles.....Lee aka Crafty Loops xx</div><div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: justify;">SHOPPING LIST</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div><div style="text-align: justify;">At the time of typing, the items I linked to are available. However, item stocks change all the time and with time marching by, some items I link may no longer be available from that particular seller. However, a quick Google search should help you out if my links are no longer working/available.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8ix0IyPMrk&list=PLEQFQ2ki0-YDET_Rx6BrfDdThG8uYm7Fh&index=12&t=1106s" target="_blank">Bag pattern & tutorial</a> - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@RosiesArtStudio" target="_blank">Rosie's Art Studio, YouTube</a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Vintage Ditsy white flowers & Navy Fabric, Rose & Hubble - <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/delgirl2" target="_blank">delgirl2, Ebay</a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Main Fabric, <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/delgirl2" target="_blank">Vintage Fabric</a>, Spring Floral Flowers, Hazelmere By Grafton-<a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/delgirl2" target="_blank"> Delgirl2</a> Ebay</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07RV2MQYG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">Poppers snaps</a> closure - <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07RV2MQYG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">Amazon</a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00AXA2W76/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirectFromSmile=1" target="_blank">Jeans Needle</a> - Amazon</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div>Personalised, handmade Tag - <a href="https://wunderlabel.co.uk/personalised-labels/" target="_blank">Wunderlabel</a></div><div>5 & 1/2 inch <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/203985823189" target="_blank">Kai Scissors</a> - <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/christiescraft" target="_blank">Christie's Craft Shop</a>, Ebay</div><div><br /></div><div><span style="text-align: center;">If you like my blog and would like to buy me a </span><a href="https://ko-fi.com/craftyloops" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank">coffee</a><span style="text-align: center;">, I have a</span><a href="https://ko-fi.com/craftyloops" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank"> ko-fi page</a><span style="text-align: center;">. 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Back to share another one of my handmade handbags using my own design. Now, do not adjust your screens, I realise that this bag looks pretty identical to <a href="https://www.craftyloops.com/2023/05/another-handmade-bag-using-my-own.html" target="_blank">this one</a>. That first bag, our wee Mamma fell in love with so I gave it to her and she's using it as her "Summer bag". But my Aunt saw it and got a little emotional over it. So, my wee Mamma asked if I would make another one for my Aunt.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsDHXaL26CnUUk_iJwAgK0lJb8vmoW3GLb_r8-YBMaxrc3Wfg0rpW7KJmJxQGPItMy8zUrkexcLqCDsiCWu4b-Qx1S993OcrS-u2KKvIxfKetKrZ7x_Ja0G7eXIA-llnCrwnOBxYOX_83zARNij-T6POvE0AGPQQaS5vyYuvio5vEueZq9yi7fqS_1XA0/s2857/IMG20230703170044.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2322" data-original-width="2857" height="520" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsDHXaL26CnUUk_iJwAgK0lJb8vmoW3GLb_r8-YBMaxrc3Wfg0rpW7KJmJxQGPItMy8zUrkexcLqCDsiCWu4b-Qx1S993OcrS-u2KKvIxfKetKrZ7x_Ja0G7eXIA-llnCrwnOBxYOX_83zARNij-T6POvE0AGPQQaS5vyYuvio5vEueZq9yi7fqS_1XA0/w640-h520/IMG20230703170044.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>I know it looks identical, but it actually has some marked differences and if I'm honest, this is probably the best one I've made yet.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOp1NTIlWLTbfjzJ3FzBLi0XYQ-DPD-_Yj6KGe0GYW52XZFYap8brNcpzaAcSwZRYb5xbPKBbto5ODoWR6JS80E5R9jRs6B_qEUtxeS8UtpSnp2wH8ct1sA3D7m7U9WEsF-qWlPQP-Z3drGFQ-u5jC9lVZ-i8gNH9aeFhAwCPPFIy-ZHdcfB0LzEuO6qg/s3408/IMG20230703165901.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2749" data-original-width="3408" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOp1NTIlWLTbfjzJ3FzBLi0XYQ-DPD-_Yj6KGe0GYW52XZFYap8brNcpzaAcSwZRYb5xbPKBbto5ODoWR6JS80E5R9jRs6B_qEUtxeS8UtpSnp2wH8ct1sA3D7m7U9WEsF-qWlPQP-Z3drGFQ-u5jC9lVZ-i8gNH9aeFhAwCPPFIy-ZHdcfB0LzEuO6qg/w640-h516/IMG20230703165901.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">On this bag, I decided to go with a mottled faux leather (all product details are below in my shopping list). I also did a completely different pattern for the quilting and used black thread instead of the blue. You will never guess where I got the design for this quilting from! I saw a YouTube short where someone was making really cool patterned pancakes and I immediately thought it looked awesome. So I took a screenshot of the pancake design and did it on this bag, teehee......thanks to the pancake maker, lol.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzv9O98y8cy-zkcwZvYCOxsCvnRdYSeta-wNXdBL0x8Dwub2Cito8ICyVfwJ1C_W3w_Pv9kgU0GOYR1ULPjlszvfOnx292XbNY276PM_7BawnonlnibnUkX8uCcVMtZ7F2AXCknKpC4zIxTZyUkwUkAcv1LERGJP6Yu4wzDxMtWK56TgeeF9yzVH2_2R4/s2945/IMG20230703164608.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1745" data-original-width="2945" height="380" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzv9O98y8cy-zkcwZvYCOxsCvnRdYSeta-wNXdBL0x8Dwub2Cito8ICyVfwJ1C_W3w_Pv9kgU0GOYR1ULPjlszvfOnx292XbNY276PM_7BawnonlnibnUkX8uCcVMtZ7F2AXCknKpC4zIxTZyUkwUkAcv1LERGJP6Yu4wzDxMtWK56TgeeF9yzVH2_2R4/w640-h380/IMG20230703164608.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>You can see the mottled colour of the leather better on the base here. I added 5 purse feet to keep it clean and off the ground.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDVmFd2-zlmPT_ajXAMulGSv45Pume5HKNQ1umDBJBIgnf5kF6N0CJDwxoLTO585pB1Njte364XXctz-03dy7z3dC0CG_4nHwnNFyChlvsuOHA7SN2llvMS05FhPFBXbFFNQQ3wbbIjaxaTCCFcejCnvQ6_VQh5i_g9V1q4l4aTO4G9WsO110Jl4WsPGs/s2906/IMG20230703164714.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2906" data-original-width="1865" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDVmFd2-zlmPT_ajXAMulGSv45Pume5HKNQ1umDBJBIgnf5kF6N0CJDwxoLTO585pB1Njte364XXctz-03dy7z3dC0CG_4nHwnNFyChlvsuOHA7SN2llvMS05FhPFBXbFFNQQ3wbbIjaxaTCCFcejCnvQ6_VQh5i_g9V1q4l4aTO4G9WsO110Jl4WsPGs/w410-h640/IMG20230703164714.jpg" width="410" /></a></div>Again, it has the magnetic snaps closures on both sides of the bag to keep it securely closed.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBpRFS7-jpbuojcmRVmmd6Rr87wWAxC3mvrzaLmPaHFHX6FAxS7vBWNN2AkIKF-1pawgTXwWhGAQhe80WbyNK5xum-EScdpRFMiE_axQkKXeEE3bRs9gccjit4WXhSRvTf8myPpM_ApAg_c0iUepuU2oR0-kWCvzjYbajlGAhjj9MAj470WwnSBkZbJII/s3517/IMG20230703165000.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2477" data-original-width="3517" height="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBpRFS7-jpbuojcmRVmmd6Rr87wWAxC3mvrzaLmPaHFHX6FAxS7vBWNN2AkIKF-1pawgTXwWhGAQhe80WbyNK5xum-EScdpRFMiE_axQkKXeEE3bRs9gccjit4WXhSRvTf8myPpM_ApAg_c0iUepuU2oR0-kWCvzjYbajlGAhjj9MAj470WwnSBkZbJII/w640-h450/IMG20230703165000.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>I used this darker Peter Rabbit fabric as the bag liner and added my usual zipper pocket and the little keyring fob to keep your keys nice and secure. I love how much space there is in this design.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNDt7dEuLwAfbb0NE-7EUC0XwfX0ssx_E8Kt6TUTsjf_k3A4JGANEZpKpJNKdRrufLPejgII-NWeI1Tyxl-T069Fi5GGp9TovUsEHu8HyIKbzGzlv5kapN3K5m--vL6amtPaMwCqhxtdRWwTqF3yjcI6TlL14j4eTzUN30q4U-suO_zMeKr8MfZ10Ps10/s4000/IMG20230703165016.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNDt7dEuLwAfbb0NE-7EUC0XwfX0ssx_E8Kt6TUTsjf_k3A4JGANEZpKpJNKdRrufLPejgII-NWeI1Tyxl-T069Fi5GGp9TovUsEHu8HyIKbzGzlv5kapN3K5m--vL6amtPaMwCqhxtdRWwTqF3yjcI6TlL14j4eTzUN30q4U-suO_zMeKr8MfZ10Ps10/w640-h480/IMG20230703165016.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>On the opposite side of the bag, there is a divided slip pocket. Perfect for your mobile phone and anything else you need.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqxWeTvf8P33Xw06emu3LONi3mfebXgeyaJZx1oc8sSon3GMlAv5lYL8w18xArmzYCkQEyQcCNNsN3-UvBVO_hPKyWqhutQiAAW7zQGrOSSsjeD67HQhVqm3zYggcMU3zl7rGou0YTJu2IUP2IWZjDBz-MNLQFdEZOrm5tqm88Pjzta5UCk8PWhb0qqb8/s2873/IMG20230703165143.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2873" data-original-width="1001" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqxWeTvf8P33Xw06emu3LONi3mfebXgeyaJZx1oc8sSon3GMlAv5lYL8w18xArmzYCkQEyQcCNNsN3-UvBVO_hPKyWqhutQiAAW7zQGrOSSsjeD67HQhVqm3zYggcMU3zl7rGou0YTJu2IUP2IWZjDBz-MNLQFdEZOrm5tqm88Pjzta5UCk8PWhb0qqb8/w222-h640/IMG20230703165143.jpg" width="222" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: justify;">I love the shape of this bag. It looks so elegant and 1950's-ish.....if I do say myself, as I designed it, teehee.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkpf6vu7JnxqkHy4c8BMn5_6vdTdG4m_vLZH3SYwxBVqAbWfm86XoYJBI9va4fkupfCuNJV20un0zjxd1jMLEzT7YIDoF_rXZWR7PKWFJbz-Ul0DOeKXBCT_p_VQiK_-TztmgP4i4ZBLgurcWsAfPWpGQwGH50H2RVOCBe-2Kax8mU-l_pg0-myGD3hKA/s3753/IMG20230703154508.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2425" data-original-width="3753" height="414" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkpf6vu7JnxqkHy4c8BMn5_6vdTdG4m_vLZH3SYwxBVqAbWfm86XoYJBI9va4fkupfCuNJV20un0zjxd1jMLEzT7YIDoF_rXZWR7PKWFJbz-Ul0DOeKXBCT_p_VQiK_-TztmgP4i4ZBLgurcWsAfPWpGQwGH50H2RVOCBe-2Kax8mU-l_pg0-myGD3hKA/w640-h414/IMG20230703154508.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div>I used my usual Chicago screws on the handles and flap of the bag. This time around, I wanted to use nicer hardware on this bag. So rather than using simple D-Rings, I used these lovely double D-rings and I'm so glad I did. I think they look fabulous. I love the quilting too.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV39mujx1WuKDIrjPj0K5-xDl_UBOs_lZPo3YjDtxWcpuG84QhbzE9qU67u0hARId6pHGNmqUsl1GqgLmk3qaiI2U-xMm92vnyQD5Ugh-qM558_GayY4HZ_xLqSAQWOhmAaZeARXfVVfR6vkbsHZ0M7ZtzUjYrmoY_9cNzYhE8x1KLeGLXvBcUMwYY20Y/s3353/IMG20230703154804.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2193" data-original-width="3353" height="418" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV39mujx1WuKDIrjPj0K5-xDl_UBOs_lZPo3YjDtxWcpuG84QhbzE9qU67u0hARId6pHGNmqUsl1GqgLmk3qaiI2U-xMm92vnyQD5Ugh-qM558_GayY4HZ_xLqSAQWOhmAaZeARXfVVfR6vkbsHZ0M7ZtzUjYrmoY_9cNzYhE8x1KLeGLXvBcUMwYY20Y/w640-h418/IMG20230703154804.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>I added some subtle line quilting with black thread to the flap of the bag as well as adding the heart turn lock closure. This time around I decided against quilting the main Peter Rabbit fabric at the front. I felt that the quilting design on the back, sewn in black might look way too busy on the front and detract from the Peter Rabbit design. I think I made the correct choice. And as usual, my handmade label on the front is being shy again and not photographing properly.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgejY-6Dx2OG7S589GHQyj45msQxgVjNp_Ur2Z4uVsYV9g_gsgqQPsDXBgI3_0ysUCfdKe0kIyNw5-Xn6ebaeWicPB_mIXRS73h-o4gZprtKICSSpbYJyHf1vPgHy_TSR64Vqw6qv3tx5WtWLjoDAX1l5wGM6ES3c-Kv8SdmBp7687lheSycAmLCWcKabk/s3361/IMG20230703154844.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2945" data-original-width="3361" height="560" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgejY-6Dx2OG7S589GHQyj45msQxgVjNp_Ur2Z4uVsYV9g_gsgqQPsDXBgI3_0ysUCfdKe0kIyNw5-Xn6ebaeWicPB_mIXRS73h-o4gZprtKICSSpbYJyHf1vPgHy_TSR64Vqw6qv3tx5WtWLjoDAX1l5wGM6ES3c-Kv8SdmBp7687lheSycAmLCWcKabk/w640-h560/IMG20230703154844.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">I also added these lovely silver strap ends to avoid the straps from fraying and it also gives the bag that more professional finish.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNF7an5Wzoo71Dtwr5dUwiHr3zAdkT23FNk1Lc7sPADwUJgoULQdGi74FuZQ0PDQSIVoxawmWNwUyFnvmCRN_dywncuOWQjqkQ7dxkxOV8gL8zxthR0RVvxAy5mnkWBAHUHxtUYLP_DAVvLR2TVDev3TJpCs6ErKz-aU54dOqXqjL2K6SD40qL82hrhAU/s3705/IMG20230703154357.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3705" data-original-width="2057" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNF7an5Wzoo71Dtwr5dUwiHr3zAdkT23FNk1Lc7sPADwUJgoULQdGi74FuZQ0PDQSIVoxawmWNwUyFnvmCRN_dywncuOWQjqkQ7dxkxOV8gL8zxthR0RVvxAy5mnkWBAHUHxtUYLP_DAVvLR2TVDev3TJpCs6ErKz-aU54dOqXqjL2K6SD40qL82hrhAU/w356-h640/IMG20230703154357.jpg" width="356" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: justify;">This time around, I did decide to add the piping to this bag and I am so glad I did. I just made my own piping with the faux leather and some cording. I think it really elevates the bag and makes it look a little less handmade.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNF7an5Wzoo71Dtwr5dUwiHr3zAdkT23FNk1Lc7sPADwUJgoULQdGi74FuZQ0PDQSIVoxawmWNwUyFnvmCRN_dywncuOWQjqkQ7dxkxOV8gL8zxthR0RVvxAy5mnkWBAHUHxtUYLP_DAVvLR2TVDev3TJpCs6ErKz-aU54dOqXqjL2K6SD40qL82hrhAU/s3705/IMG20230703154357.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVtMKGg7jm7WCQ08lSZ6anr-E4VqgKr-AZEuSnSOtQSqCHnIfwy9OcFkKazg6zhq-mqMrpw7H5UehypIecrtMFXRttg0Txm0YcYiopP8OoD1u4WpsiCzzA7WFTZp6lAL9VGsLa3zUwjeZA_jmodPhWwThoxefoDezQdLwXpCshSHeUp6AkBE5-Ih0N6Q0/s3557/IMG20230703154329.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2698" data-original-width="3557" height="486" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVtMKGg7jm7WCQ08lSZ6anr-E4VqgKr-AZEuSnSOtQSqCHnIfwy9OcFkKazg6zhq-mqMrpw7H5UehypIecrtMFXRttg0Txm0YcYiopP8OoD1u4WpsiCzzA7WFTZp6lAL9VGsLa3zUwjeZA_jmodPhWwThoxefoDezQdLwXpCshSHeUp6AkBE5-Ih0N6Q0/w640-h486/IMG20230703154329.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: left;">And that is this bag done. I have 2 other bags that I am messing about with and designing but they are still in the early "design and try out" phase. I love this design but don't want to get bored with it so I am trying to come up with other designs too.....so I think anyway. I haven't a clue what I'm doing half the time, teehee.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">That's it from me folks.....see you on the next one. Toodles Noodles.......Lee aka Crafty Loops x</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: justify;">SHOPPING LIST</span></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">At the time of typing, the items I linked to are available. However, items stock changes all the time and with time marching by, some items I link may no longer be available from that particular seller. However, a quick Google search should help you out if my links are no longer working/available.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Bag pattern - I came up with it myself! So, there is no pattern to actually buy - sorry, lol</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00795VCW4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">Teflon non-stick foot</a>, Amazon- for sewing machine. Works great when working with faux leather. This foot works perfectly with my Janome QXL605 sewing machine</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B08KWD167M/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">My mini iron</a>, Duronic Travel Steam Iron SI2 - Amazon</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00AXA2W76/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirectFromSmile=1" target="_blank">Jeans Needle</a> - Amazon</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/322954362107?epid=23011031669&hash=item4b31947cfb:g:RvIAAOSwAwFjzpJO" target="_blank">Fabri-tac glue</a> - <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/sewprocrafts" target="_blank">Sewprocrafts</a>, Ebay</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div>Personalised Label - <a href="https://wunderlabel.co.uk/" target="_blank">Wunderlabel</a></div><div>5 & 1/2 inch <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/203985823189" target="_blank">Kai Scissors</a> - <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/christiescraft" target="_blank">Christie's Craft Shop</a>, Ebay</div><div><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/331606980898?var=540756819070" target="_blank">Sky Blue Mottled Faux Leather</a> Fabric - <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/directhome" target="_blank">Direct Home, Ebay</a></div><div>Lining Fabric & main fabric - Fat Quarters from private Ebay sellers</div><div><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/125306875135?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20220920135554%26meid%3D0157d018e5b2407192fa47ba4f7f5398%26pid%3D101197%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D115709930859%26itm%3D125306875135%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D0%26pg%3D2047675%26algv%3DSimplAMLv9PairwiseWebMskuAspectsV202110NoVariantSeedKnnRecallV1&_trksid=p2047675.c101197.m1850&amdata=cksum%3A1253068751350157d018e5b2407192fa47ba4f7f5398%7Cenc%3AAQAHAAABEK6kjqEQMYM5Aq%252BOhcaIlwco9wYktoCXAP3D6Fo7POUdlJK1eqFqv5Y7huO6nLq7hjqYjs5sEMudJpf20WlRkR6Vhfj1VLdbk%252B3jBQgIbBUmt6LeVw8UykqoXB7pNi1RfZKxcZl%252FtcbCz35poSfxjWsH6csL4kXdwa1f7D0Dooi80VvX%252BillPJ0%252FgZJg9347bYECBgus0tPlDV4SJEQu1abDubsHQJuylPERtRHM43BlvMi6V0aqa5DGLLoz8bub63rYpSLdhsYf4J6VOHL46GRkfiFjL%252BD60mghPt2uyGAhMI%252Bk32E7ErPnGm6T9YlDBs%252BKx51q6P0kWpLyR15CtsXOEpyERXZfsDjyWCo%252BQZvh%7Campid%3APL_CLK%7Cclp%3A2047675" target="_blank">Bosal single sided fusible foam</a> - <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/carogojo" target="_blank">carogojo</a>, Ebay or check out <a href="https://www.craftyloops.com/p/places-i-love-to-shop.html" target="_blank">my page</a> & email Carol directly for orders</div><div><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09KPLJR58?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details" target="_blank">Self-adhesive foam core</a> - Amazon</div><div><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09N31R6RF?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details" target="_blank">Metal Handmade Label</a> - Amazon</div><div><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09Z22S61Y?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details" target="_blank">25mm Double D-Ring Buckle sliders</a> - Amazon</div><div><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0B9B7W7YG?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details" target="_blank">25mm/1 inch Strap Ends</a> - Amazon</div><div><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0788QTNMR?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details" target="_blank">Heart shaped purse turnlock</a> - Amazon</div><div><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0BRMVFTFY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">Chicago Screws</a> - Amazon</div><div><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B09CT53G1L/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">12mm Purse Feet </a>- Amazon</div><div>No. 3 zippers - from stash but purchased from private seller on Ebay</div><div><br /></div></div></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: center;">If you like my blog and would like to buy me a </span><a href="https://ko-fi.com/craftyloops" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank">coffee</a><span style="text-align: center;">, I have a</span><a href="https://ko-fi.com/craftyloops" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank"> ko-fi page</a><span style="text-align: center;">. 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Just popping in with a very quick make today. Summer in Northern Ireland started off with a scorching bang in the middle of June. But sadly, as quickly and fierce as the hot sunny weather arrived with us, it quickly disappeared. And we have had nothing but windy, rainy, gloomy days here ever since. July was the gloomiest and rainiest since records began. Look at us breaking records for all the wrong reasons, lol. The old "Norn Iron" tan is fading with the sun. teehee. I tell you though, this gloomy and extremely windy weather does nothing for your mood. The poor trees around us have no idea what's going on and with the strong winds, are already shedding leaves like it's the Autumn. But sure, what do I expect really, living in Northern Ireland? Lol.....we can't do anything right. teehee.<div><br /></div><div>This is a really fast and easy project to make up. Plastic bags are essentially banned here and if you do happen to get one, you have to pay for them. Which is great for the environment as it means we've gone back to the old days of needing reusable bags. I rarely see a plastic bag wrapped around a tree or mangled in Country bushes now. It's fantastic.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg72mZyGPs9XSHlbqAy7PrWTK6qToVvTeStLaGGPONcZGhMJbhZCwBxVa7Eo8rPM75tIlsVwrEEzEv9kKrssxuXxWpZTFoKWszxYCha_Ytk39_ohE5YjJk68Uow5pM9AymN2m4bFXLilr8BEpdwBTv4e9BJxT7jPcMmO786KuDLoqK1HPXEXULBpuySnO8/s3698/IMG20230707134436.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3698" data-original-width="2633" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg72mZyGPs9XSHlbqAy7PrWTK6qToVvTeStLaGGPONcZGhMJbhZCwBxVa7Eo8rPM75tIlsVwrEEzEv9kKrssxuXxWpZTFoKWszxYCha_Ytk39_ohE5YjJk68Uow5pM9AymN2m4bFXLilr8BEpdwBTv4e9BJxT7jPcMmO786KuDLoqK1HPXEXULBpuySnO8/w456-h640/IMG20230707134436.jpg" width="456" /></a></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This wee bag is made using 2 fat quarters for the main body and then 1 more piece for the wee pocket at the front. I made expandable side gussets so the bag can carry a tonne of items in it. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP0Q0fVZYhJqIma2KX6mAOjdCZykag2znCWIsXkTiGfwXIrHLoTmhUMeADg2m8tzda_NDGcqm492h0hUEb99PIHlQaOksnxxaBVdWILPzYHV4IQEQHkxoEZOyBEu87Q07Jm2wsHSagIq5loJxUP5aYYNofVCa0A_eZ85p5M6EyelYqyNhlbCurYFIkuBo/s3489/IMG20230707134132.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3489" data-original-width="1593" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP0Q0fVZYhJqIma2KX6mAOjdCZykag2znCWIsXkTiGfwXIrHLoTmhUMeADg2m8tzda_NDGcqm492h0hUEb99PIHlQaOksnxxaBVdWILPzYHV4IQEQHkxoEZOyBEu87Q07Jm2wsHSagIq5loJxUP5aYYNofVCa0A_eZ85p5M6EyelYqyNhlbCurYFIkuBo/w292-h640/IMG20230707134132.jpg" width="292" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The bag is super easy to fold up. You can keep this bag in your handbag or even in the glove compartment of your car. And because it folds up so small, it doesn't take up much room at all. So it's super convenient to carry around, even in your coat pocket.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio3BLLUBVS3oftfpK0AzNChF0WJGu2bM3TkkRBuLl8xKnyih-fd2T4kBDyUkMX9vf9_SzTTPEWcTiVRXTtRJXCE25qPl7-4n61_ndQ3Dl3_2MRDlR_8fGSlUcRMhY3ncdeuphUrOfjQRicLtzCWCuM55gyfsGhCLHn3pub6II2XaETHEuihS67XjUiAfo/s3177/IMG20230707134115.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1809" data-original-width="3177" height="364" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio3BLLUBVS3oftfpK0AzNChF0WJGu2bM3TkkRBuLl8xKnyih-fd2T4kBDyUkMX9vf9_SzTTPEWcTiVRXTtRJXCE25qPl7-4n61_ndQ3Dl3_2MRDlR_8fGSlUcRMhY3ncdeuphUrOfjQRicLtzCWCuM55gyfsGhCLHn3pub6II2XaETHEuihS67XjUiAfo/w640-h364/IMG20230707134115.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It may be compact, but it holds a tonne of items and is so sturdy and strong with the French seams.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg53McKFDaK7u6_dkuxbXdPFdz4IaSoD1w1nX20R4LiGiU91nCruHoXJ3upmM3zFXe_oCDUMnMW5Y2GgE8bZzT8B8WldtDfTy75GdqahZOdK3J1-5kUulm5tMmEQehbno2FKB3AIDv9X84_UphTR2sIIC4Zr6c7VUtneCcMWGkRtPYGLJLgvBZGsbMCwEM/s4000/IMG20230707134156.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg53McKFDaK7u6_dkuxbXdPFdz4IaSoD1w1nX20R4LiGiU91nCruHoXJ3upmM3zFXe_oCDUMnMW5Y2GgE8bZzT8B8WldtDfTy75GdqahZOdK3J1-5kUulm5tMmEQehbno2FKB3AIDv9X84_UphTR2sIIC4Zr6c7VUtneCcMWGkRtPYGLJLgvBZGsbMCwEM/w480-h640/IMG20230707134156.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>I probably should have given it a quick press before photographing, but hey ho. The wee contrasting pocket was made using another Peter Rabbit fat Quarter. These bags sew up super quickly. I French seamed them to give them extra stability and that way, I felt that I didn't need to line the bag. So they are very quick to sew and don't use a tonne of fabric. No raw edges are exposed with French seams which means the bag should wear pretty well too.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj--ROndY-pn__08SBWcQBBQ2IpYkfqiTo6JzJZI5y3IvyBJ0iXbJzf7DY9HncLz_BhQxddmR7N36wzpnvrclKko7kQoKG7G7NwK1VoVXOBGQz0FC0IukH0Q4r71tuOw1BU0iWr8GW7UmpTkiRQ3eRe0ufUKEKpdFd6uWCFjXTyFpUKBuk4MSLvoOTs-tY/s3569/IMG20230707134429.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3569" data-original-width="2569" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj--ROndY-pn__08SBWcQBBQ2IpYkfqiTo6JzJZI5y3IvyBJ0iXbJzf7DY9HncLz_BhQxddmR7N36wzpnvrclKko7kQoKG7G7NwK1VoVXOBGQz0FC0IukH0Q4r71tuOw1BU0iWr8GW7UmpTkiRQ3eRe0ufUKEKpdFd6uWCFjXTyFpUKBuk4MSLvoOTs-tY/w460-h640/IMG20230707134429.jpg" width="460" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The wee pocket on the front is perfect for sunglasses or your mobile phone. If you make items to sell at fairs or online, these quick, reusable bags are a must make. They sew up super quickly and are pretty low on supplies. And everyone needs a reusable bag nowadays. You could easily chain piece a tonne of these in an afternoon. I think I am going to make more of these and pass them out to family and friends. I think I'll maybe try adding wee poppers so, when you fold the bag up, you can use a wee popper to keep it closed. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: center;">And that's it from me folks. I do have another Peter Rabbit bag to share, that is pretty much a duplicate of <a href="https://www.craftyloops.com/2023/05/another-handmade-bag-using-my-own.html" target="_blank">this one</a>. Our wee Mamma was showing <a href="https://www.craftyloops.com/2023/05/another-handmade-bag-using-my-own.html" target="_blank">off this bag</a> to my Aunt who almost started to cry when she saw it, lol. She's so cute. So, ma wee Mamma asked if I'd make one the same for my Aunt for her birthday. I didn't want to make it exactly identical, so I mixed it up slightly. Although, she did want the main Peter Rabbit fabric being the main feature. So, I will share the new one soon and show you the differences that I made to it.......even though it is pretty similar.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: center;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: center;">Toodles Noodles.....Lee aka Crafty Loops xx</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: center;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: center;">SHOPPING LIST</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: justify;">At the time of typing, the items I linked to are available. However, items stock changes all the time and with time marching by, some items I link may no longer be available from that particular seller. However, a quick Google search should help you out if my links are no longer working/available.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">There isn't much to share with this shopping list, as it's just Fat Quarter Peter Rabbit fabric that I found on Ebay. Just do a quick search and hopefully, you will find some too.</div></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: center;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: center;">If you like my blog and would like to buy me a </span><a href="https://ko-fi.com/craftyloops" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank">coffee</a><span style="text-align: center;">, I have a</span><a href="https://ko-fi.com/craftyloops" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank"> ko-fi page</a><span style="text-align: center;">. Don't feel obligated though, it's only if you want to. 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Back with another handmade bag using my own pattern. This time, I used a gorgeous fat quarter fabric from a Peter Rabbit bundle I found on Ebay. My brother keeps telling me that I should be selling my bags but so far, I've just been giving them away to family members or using them myself, lol. This bag is happily in the hands of our wee Mamma and she loves it.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglUPbmkSHDh9SEB2JGwz6VpWLA2wgnLdjpyyDWGrdgcTwdPs0cE58n9eGO5RG2uYO3VdgDjsIrUtQ-CQXnjLhoTLXLpGNzjU7Dg3wabnV_JYgiiaebYnlghYj1_QZJo5WLMr00gUIuGnzq3YL34gnePDqVCzo4RVRicu_HIlFU5k8Rhx93Ro-5AfUY/s3281/IMG20230421140221.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3281" data-original-width="2353" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglUPbmkSHDh9SEB2JGwz6VpWLA2wgnLdjpyyDWGrdgcTwdPs0cE58n9eGO5RG2uYO3VdgDjsIrUtQ-CQXnjLhoTLXLpGNzjU7Dg3wabnV_JYgiiaebYnlghYj1_QZJo5WLMr00gUIuGnzq3YL34gnePDqVCzo4RVRicu_HIlFU5k8Rhx93Ro-5AfUY/w458-h640/IMG20230421140221.jpg" width="458" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I used my same favourite sky blue faux leather (link below) but this time I wanted to do something a little more special with this faux leather and Peter Rabbit fabric. I think the thing that was missing from it was some texture. So, I found a fabulous tutorial on YouTube from <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@lavendertwinepatterns" target="_blank">Lavender & Twine Patterns</a> showing a particular quilting pattern on the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oA9_uE6AFe8&list=PLEQFQ2ki0-YDET_Rx6BrfDdThG8uYm7Fh&index=9&t=998s" target="_blank">Alice Shoulder Bag</a>, by <a href="https://ororosapatterns.com/collections/pdf-patterns" target="_blank">Ora Rosa Patterns</a>. As soon as I saw the design, I instantly fell in love with it. And in true Crafty Loops fashion, I thought to my overly confident self, "I can do that". Now, onto my usual admissions of mishaps, I will not show you the inside of that fabric where I drew and redrew these quilting lines that I somehow managed to do incorrectly way too many times teehee. But all I will say is, "Thank the wee man for heat erasable pens", because I must have drawn and erased and redrawn and erased these lines about 5 times, lol. I went through 2 heat erasable pens! **<b>FACE PALM** </b>The instructions were simple enough but my geometry deficient brain kept making mistakes and some lines wouldn't cross over each other perfectly, no matter what I did. So, I would draw the lines, make a mistake and thankfully, I used heat erasable pens, because my tiny wee iron was working overtime. By the way, I have linked to my wee mini iron that I use when sewing. It is such a great wee iron and it may be tiny and light, but it is mighty in ironing strength...and erasing lines that shouldn't be there, lol.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXhbzM6UAvbkYo0ekecV9pn1ZYSdGaN5vMU-ylrXwUpLikX_jajIY4zo5_EsnaKch-FuY8UJAvQfsTK2oRAfu6t6UrCb71Uw4969WOMglGIQFxxENo79mhIhQH4RanNLQrdKP5sW7wxcahRg_1BdxOm5B8JXLgCks-t_m4kvHY_RNNACA33Tj3srXa/s3261/IMG20230421133051.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3261" data-original-width="2805" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXhbzM6UAvbkYo0ekecV9pn1ZYSdGaN5vMU-ylrXwUpLikX_jajIY4zo5_EsnaKch-FuY8UJAvQfsTK2oRAfu6t6UrCb71Uw4969WOMglGIQFxxENo79mhIhQH4RanNLQrdKP5sW7wxcahRg_1BdxOm5B8JXLgCks-t_m4kvHY_RNNACA33Tj3srXa/w550-h640/IMG20230421133051.jpg" width="550" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For the flap itself, I just quilted simple vertical lines as I thought the main quilting design would be too busy for the flap. I did do the quilting design on the Peter Rabbit fabric too but I don't think it is quite as obvious. But boy oh boy, what a lot of work it was to do all that quilting. Usually when I make one of these bags, I use 2 & 1/2 bobbins worth of thread. But the actual quilting alone took up almost 3 full bobbins. So, if you plan to quilt your bags yourself and are planning on selling them, factor in the price of 3 extra full bobbins worth of thread, plus all the time it takes you to not only draw on all the lines onto the fabric but then quilt it all too. It's surprising how much time and resources it actually takes up.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMM_s_OWgYTc4a86cfIwBRATafm2OiwPE5X_CV9d-BRC6LaH6_7ZoVZJH-7uVKgnW0yDuDKRzS-PC6jjJsMJKYCFyb-fXtVDooZgpKq5WDF1dMu-kgGUC6XPS2MRlJba92uNbS0uNXk3WOuhrwuMdbbkJxpnRRZ5FAVs4IYDEo9QDZdQ2rDFcJAKL9/s2665/IMG20230421135444.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2665" data-original-width="2433" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMM_s_OWgYTc4a86cfIwBRATafm2OiwPE5X_CV9d-BRC6LaH6_7ZoVZJH-7uVKgnW0yDuDKRzS-PC6jjJsMJKYCFyb-fXtVDooZgpKq5WDF1dMu-kgGUC6XPS2MRlJba92uNbS0uNXk3WOuhrwuMdbbkJxpnRRZ5FAVs4IYDEo9QDZdQ2rDFcJAKL9/w584-h640/IMG20230421135444.jpg" width="584" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">I love how this bag closes securely at the sides with the magnetic closures. And if you really didn't want it pleated like this, you can undo the magnets and pop out the edges to make it look more tote like in shape.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSHgrcNH7yO_I8FC7FsBILZyJOv3yDeeVSCZewKqkwNuSbDWJG9y6iXXNgULRoUEF1RBrvDt32IiYZdT6JqkReEJq8eVQK1UEzExAWdWu1tE22DRNFoqA8FMtYLzx4LY4hLMkPLLvKlb_Mvxq4e9zFnqYxX0f7IFL-43rOlU_fWZofXW3pM2vFYuwW/s4000/IMG20230421133209.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSHgrcNH7yO_I8FC7FsBILZyJOv3yDeeVSCZewKqkwNuSbDWJG9y6iXXNgULRoUEF1RBrvDt32IiYZdT6JqkReEJq8eVQK1UEzExAWdWu1tE22DRNFoqA8FMtYLzx4LY4hLMkPLLvKlb_Mvxq4e9zFnqYxX0f7IFL-43rOlU_fWZofXW3pM2vFYuwW/w640-h480/IMG20230421133209.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">As this bag was Peter Rabbit themed, I thought a beautiful Floral fabric would be perfect for the lining in this bag. I found the most beautifully soft but thick cotton fabric on Ebay. I think it may have been a pair of curtains at one point. It's a vintage fabric from Grafton. It is such incredible quality cotton. Really thick so it will be very durable as a bag lining. Yet, it is soft to the touch too. I am really enjoying adding the wee swivel clasp next to the zipper pocket, onto my bags which is there to hook your keys onto. That way you don't have to rummage through your bag looking for your lost keys.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-rPVmYV_KbdYN7AG4cg-IGfndd8RDPzxpBgUbjP60TlIQQr0p2SdItHw-8Y4KQ8d6nJIsH1aqPeWAdws2wZRCJOwog4qzbFbSbwUMGwqD3NLxK-ZdhYjANC1ZhypSEapibL22Y9IMPlJ_mf89VyoH8EgciTlvYLdgQxRX4A2Ux20su8AVRfSUE1iJ/s3981/IMG20230421133215.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2349" data-original-width="3981" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-rPVmYV_KbdYN7AG4cg-IGfndd8RDPzxpBgUbjP60TlIQQr0p2SdItHw-8Y4KQ8d6nJIsH1aqPeWAdws2wZRCJOwog4qzbFbSbwUMGwqD3NLxK-ZdhYjANC1ZhypSEapibL22Y9IMPlJ_mf89VyoH8EgciTlvYLdgQxRX4A2Ux20su8AVRfSUE1iJ/w640-h378/IMG20230421133215.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>The bag has my usual divided slip pockets and zipper pocket. I had a few issues adding the decorative rivets that I wanted to use. Although the decorative rivets are pretty, for whatever reason I could not get them installed properly at all. The one wee rose flower rivet that I did use on the slip pocket had to be glued in. I was concerned to try and add them to the bag straps and connectors as I was afraid that I would end up with damaged faux leather and no rivets installed. So, rather than the decorative rivets, I ended up using my tried and true Chicago screws instead. They are definitely more basic and plain looking and not as cute as flower rivets, but I had to use what I knew would work.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGOQcqS4mI38XmhxfaTOpCGz0fCz2YSSfshOdwOtMSY1dOb_Z4kFQvRWUhJ59AH5-ZHc3TpEZXfifPYsRhqQBeEd8fwXBcDbOJknEq24df22PY9qItk0xskAd1byRB3UQuS0J8JgAZMIKVXpULW_pENFd3ORcDZW5rxavg6N-ak377HVl-9OdHGctn/s3253/IMG20230421135315.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3253" data-original-width="2897" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGOQcqS4mI38XmhxfaTOpCGz0fCz2YSSfshOdwOtMSY1dOb_Z4kFQvRWUhJ59AH5-ZHc3TpEZXfifPYsRhqQBeEd8fwXBcDbOJknEq24df22PY9qItk0xskAd1byRB3UQuS0J8JgAZMIKVXpULW_pENFd3ORcDZW5rxavg6N-ak377HVl-9OdHGctn/w570-h640/IMG20230421135315.jpg" width="570" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div>When it came to making my handles, I made them a bit too short (another admission of mishaps, lol). So, I thought I'd just make some more.....but quickly realised that I had used the last piece of this faux leather......nooooooo! But, I added the shorter handles anyway and it will just be a proper hand held handbag. There is enough room to hook it over your arm too, so hopefully it will be fine. If not, I will order more faux leather and if the shorter handles really do my wee Mamma's head in (I think that might be a NI term that most people won't understand), then once my order comes in, I can easily replace the handles for longer ones, for her.</div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0fLGOVKD79IrR-sQop7Hh8x2k-ncsuSNkBZHAVw6nHMWiUWslcDIOvectOiJOH2PCzhnSwRxibnDNxFru8jXOorQWbNQ4Karr2kIETUpmPbtWnB_W3HAL23ePr_a3Zop0oALbD4J6_tn6aEV8In-fQIntB7bo6qwHmt7XWoNn9T6YC12xfJ8Wh9-J/s2613/IMG20230421140247.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2613" data-original-width="2113" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0fLGOVKD79IrR-sQop7Hh8x2k-ncsuSNkBZHAVw6nHMWiUWslcDIOvectOiJOH2PCzhnSwRxibnDNxFru8jXOorQWbNQ4Karr2kIETUpmPbtWnB_W3HAL23ePr_a3Zop0oALbD4J6_tn6aEV8In-fQIntB7bo6qwHmt7XWoNn9T6YC12xfJ8Wh9-J/w518-h640/IMG20230421140247.jpg" width="518" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I added the magnetic clasps as the bags main closure on each side of the bag. I just love the shape it gives to the bag. And my usual heart shaped turn lock on the flap for closing your bag securely.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglUPbmkSHDh9SEB2JGwz6VpWLA2wgnLdjpyyDWGrdgcTwdPs0cE58n9eGO5RG2uYO3VdgDjsIrUtQ-CQXnjLhoTLXLpGNzjU7Dg3wabnV_JYgiiaebYnlghYj1_QZJo5WLMr00gUIuGnzq3YL34gnePDqVCzo4RVRicu_HIlFU5k8Rhx93Ro-5AfUY/s3281/IMG20230421140221.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3281" data-original-width="2353" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglUPbmkSHDh9SEB2JGwz6VpWLA2wgnLdjpyyDWGrdgcTwdPs0cE58n9eGO5RG2uYO3VdgDjsIrUtQ-CQXnjLhoTLXLpGNzjU7Dg3wabnV_JYgiiaebYnlghYj1_QZJo5WLMr00gUIuGnzq3YL34gnePDqVCzo4RVRicu_HIlFU5k8Rhx93Ro-5AfUY/w458-h640/IMG20230421140221.jpg" width="458" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I added the 4 rivets to the back of the bag flap again which, I really like. And yes, I did try my best to line the handle rivets up with the rivets on the back of the bag. I think I got it pretty damn close, if I do say so myself, lol.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXQ4W3kraX39CYisdnHV1dWzhfPthxtYraESAvSd-_9jYZ6fVQzFQ0aq6UK0YYdaQpDMVndOpBXCiuyTwg9CXA5hCMLQyRbsFBYgMrl0upKKGmA44G0AO582G9rFkl81SYOElNrl4Wh5mxSICKEXlmG1dIFHxrR_LXhjZ3oZKGFbo_7MnysfUs_-Rr/s3289/IMG20230421140001.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2385" data-original-width="3289" height="464" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXQ4W3kraX39CYisdnHV1dWzhfPthxtYraESAvSd-_9jYZ6fVQzFQ0aq6UK0YYdaQpDMVndOpBXCiuyTwg9CXA5hCMLQyRbsFBYgMrl0upKKGmA44G0AO582G9rFkl81SYOElNrl4Wh5mxSICKEXlmG1dIFHxrR_LXhjZ3oZKGFbo_7MnysfUs_-Rr/w640-h464/IMG20230421140001.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Nothing much more to report really on this bag. I added 5 purse feet to this bag. The pattern sews up really well and I'm delighted with it. Sadly, this bag didn't get any piping like the<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/5440150242845640704/6976126643797575233" target="_blank"> last one,</a> as I ran out of the fabric. But I think adding the piping definitely elevates the design of the bag so I think I will add this to all future bags of this design.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">And that's it from me for now folks. Toodles Noodles.....Lee aka Crafty Loops xx</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div><div style="text-align: justify;">SHOPPING LIST</div><div style="text-align: justify;">At the time of typing, the items I linked to are available. However, items stock changes all the time and with time marching by, some items I link may no longer be available from that particular seller. However, a quick Google search should help you out if my links are no longer working/available.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Bag pattern - I came up with it myself! So, there is no pattern to actually buy - sorry, lol</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00795VCW4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">Teflon non-stick foot</a>, Amazon- for sewing machine. Works great when working with faux leather. This foot works perfectly with my Janome QXL605 sewing machine</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B08KWD167M/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">My mini iron</a>, Duronic Travel Steam Iron SI2 - Amazon</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00AXA2W76/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirectFromSmile=1" target="_blank">Jeans Needle</a> - Amazon</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/322954362107?epid=23011031669&hash=item4b31947cfb:g:RvIAAOSwAwFjzpJO" target="_blank">Fabri-tac glue</a> - <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/sewprocrafts" target="_blank">Sewprocrafts</a>, Ebay</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div>Personalised, handmade stamp - <a href="https://www.stampingallday.co.uk/" target="_blank">Stampingallday</a></div><div>5 & 1/2 inch <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/203985823189" target="_blank">Kai Scissors</a> - <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/christiescraft" target="_blank">Christie's Craft Shop</a>, Ebay</div><div><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/331229191181?var=540549516547" target="_blank">Blue Faux Leather</a> Fabric - <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/directhome" target="_blank">Direct Home, Ebay</a></div><div>Lining Fabric, <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/delgirl2" target="_blank">Vintage Fabric</a>, Spring Floral Flowers, Hazelmere By Grafton-<a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/delgirl2" target="_blank"> Delgirl2</a> Ebay & <a href="http://www.ido-vintage.com/" target="_blank">Website</a></div><div><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/393147893913?var=662331373715" target="_blank">Woven Fusible Interfacing</a> - <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/celloexpress" target="_blank">Celloexpress</a> - Ebay</div><div><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/125306875135?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20220920135554%26meid%3D0157d018e5b2407192fa47ba4f7f5398%26pid%3D101197%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D115709930859%26itm%3D125306875135%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D0%26pg%3D2047675%26algv%3DSimplAMLv9PairwiseWebMskuAspectsV202110NoVariantSeedKnnRecallV1&_trksid=p2047675.c101197.m1850&amdata=cksum%3A1253068751350157d018e5b2407192fa47ba4f7f5398%7Cenc%3AAQAHAAABEK6kjqEQMYM5Aq%252BOhcaIlwco9wYktoCXAP3D6Fo7POUdlJK1eqFqv5Y7huO6nLq7hjqYjs5sEMudJpf20WlRkR6Vhfj1VLdbk%252B3jBQgIbBUmt6LeVw8UykqoXB7pNi1RfZKxcZl%252FtcbCz35poSfxjWsH6csL4kXdwa1f7D0Dooi80VvX%252BillPJ0%252FgZJg9347bYECBgus0tPlDV4SJEQu1abDubsHQJuylPERtRHM43BlvMi6V0aqa5DGLLoz8bub63rYpSLdhsYf4J6VOHL46GRkfiFjL%252BD60mghPt2uyGAhMI%252Bk32E7ErPnGm6T9YlDBs%252BKx51q6P0kWpLyR15CtsXOEpyERXZfsDjyWCo%252BQZvh%7Campid%3APL_CLK%7Cclp%3A2047675" target="_blank">Bosal single sided fusible foam</a> - <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/carogojo" target="_blank">carogojo</a>, Ebay or check out <a href="https://www.craftyloops.com/p/places-i-love-to-shop.html" target="_blank">my page</a> & email Carol directly for orders</div><div><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08424ZBT2?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details" target="_blank">A3 Craft Foam</a> - Amazon (used for extra stability in the bag's base to provide more rigidity & shape)</div><div><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09N31R6RF?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details" target="_blank">Metal Handmade Label</a> - Amazon</div><div><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07GN6LTMW/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirectFromSmile=1" target="_blank">25mm Buckle sliders</a> - Amazon</div><div><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0788QTNMR?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details" target="_blank">Heart shaped purse turnlock</a> - Amazon</div><div><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0BRMVFTFY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">Chicago Screws</a> - Amazon</div><div><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B09CT53G1L/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">12mm Purse Feet </a>- Amazon</div><div>No. 3 zippers - from stash but purchased from private seller on Ebay</div><div><br /></div></div></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: center;">If you like my blog and would like to buy me a </span><a href="https://ko-fi.com/craftyloops" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank">coffee</a><span style="text-align: center;">, I have a</span><a href="https://ko-fi.com/craftyloops" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank"> ko-fi page</a><span style="text-align: center;">. 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I have a few things to say about this bag so, buckle up Buttercup, cause this is gonna be a doozy of a blog post, teehee. I completely forgot to share this bag that I made quite a few months ago. It is another<a href="https://bluecallapatterns.com/products/the-boronia-bowler-bag-pdf-sewing-pattern-25-off-release-price" target="_blank"> Boronia Bowler bag</a> from<a href="https://bluecallapatterns.com/" target="_blank"> Blue Calla Patterns</a>. I had a couple of fat quarter bundles from Disney's Tinkerbell knocking about in my stash and I wanted to use them in a bag. The fat quarters just fit this pattern so I was delighted when I was able to use them. And if I am being honest, the fat quarter was maybe 1/2 inch too short for the actual pattern, but the pattern actually uses a good bit of overlap between the fabric and faux leather, so that 1/2 inch of fabric that I didn't have would have been hidden behind the faux leather anyway, so technically it was waste that wouldn't have been seen. So, I managed to make my 2 fat quarters work with this pattern pretty perfectly.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj91XN5L3Xr3diKqqACuHBHZ3sNvgJWLOHZ7CYs30h5SJoH8dpHuMm_GQ_IXeoiZfm88Jy4K9odyxpXTYbRCnwj0r2EJx2WtBD6S2ulitEchO89xCeS4ANWQ-sbOJ5U7llrfymLy6RDfWVBktQ7rutAh2epgWjnJttH6OGwSeilflBOQhgZsuL3ObkL/s2970/IMG20230407112200_01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2970" data-original-width="2677" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj91XN5L3Xr3diKqqACuHBHZ3sNvgJWLOHZ7CYs30h5SJoH8dpHuMm_GQ_IXeoiZfm88Jy4K9odyxpXTYbRCnwj0r2EJx2WtBD6S2ulitEchO89xCeS4ANWQ-sbOJ5U7llrfymLy6RDfWVBktQ7rutAh2epgWjnJttH6OGwSeilflBOQhgZsuL3ObkL/w576-h640/IMG20230407112200_01.jpg" width="576" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love the colours of pink and brown together. And as usual, you know me.....it wouldn't be a Crafty Loops project without at least one or two mistakes.....and I always like to admit mistakes to you because no-one is perfect. But it also means I can share how I overcome my mistakes (or hide them, lol) and end up with a pretty good result regardless. So, when I made this bag, the straps where meant to be longer and sewn <i style="font-weight: bold;">under </i>the base piece of faux leather. So they were meant to look like they were coming out from behind the base piece. Old Loops here forgot to do that step and as I had already added the base to the bag, I didn't have the heart to unpick it all and start again. Particularly as I would have had to unpick all the top stitching on the faux leather....and if there is one thing I have learned from this bag making process, it's that faux leather does not like to be unpicked and resewn. It leaves too many holes and essentially perforates the leather, weakening it's structure. So, I left it as is, and I cut the straps down in length and just sewed them up to the base. It wouldn't do anything bad to the structural integrity of the bag at all, it just means the straps might look a wee bit different. But maybe if I hadn't have mentioned it, you wouldn't have even noticed. But as I said, I do like to tell you when I make a mistake. It's all about the learning....and if mistakes equate to learning...then I am one of the most learned people around, teehee.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2dN5NGyW4dI9ho0uP_WF4z_OAUNmbfKavu86uU-lgmybVZxMm3IkCi8tCnKgvAjCemXEov_-epR57Z59XF8Kx44CMbzgC-EjWp-qo6BGoK0SSz6Sp_qxJvFow6NELaRwl7hXh0eJlgXbq42kNJSizClpkTxJbfBCgrfNuvQDuVYMewfYMtuMbrH0U/s3333/IMG20230407111834.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2357" data-original-width="3333" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2dN5NGyW4dI9ho0uP_WF4z_OAUNmbfKavu86uU-lgmybVZxMm3IkCi8tCnKgvAjCemXEov_-epR57Z59XF8Kx44CMbzgC-EjWp-qo6BGoK0SSz6Sp_qxJvFow6NELaRwl7hXh0eJlgXbq42kNJSizClpkTxJbfBCgrfNuvQDuVYMewfYMtuMbrH0U/w640-h452/IMG20230407111834.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>As usual, I added wee purse feet to the bottom to protect the base. I kind of wish I had quilted this faux leather to give it a bit more texture or even used a textured leather as I think it needs a little more texture added to it. But I will know for the next time I make one.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHE5c_ac-IoqJt7wRSg2lTCxWO3i7dzKNUjreg4cnlL7OwI-HbDTGhqyNKDLynEb4cgP9Uo1uQ55xvpfJ2I1ZJGI9hNcZjkCMvUEj_Kej7iDAFwTfnFpwbYTdvBCH2l94791RmQRix36J_CgdF9JOfGZJ_UTo5wtFCcDVvjEG7h0h722pXfGeKGkmu/s3290/IMG20230407112048.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3290" data-original-width="2373" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHE5c_ac-IoqJt7wRSg2lTCxWO3i7dzKNUjreg4cnlL7OwI-HbDTGhqyNKDLynEb4cgP9Uo1uQ55xvpfJ2I1ZJGI9hNcZjkCMvUEj_Kej7iDAFwTfnFpwbYTdvBCH2l94791RmQRix36J_CgdF9JOfGZJ_UTo5wtFCcDVvjEG7h0h722pXfGeKGkmu/w462-h640/IMG20230407112048.jpg" width="462" /></a></div>It might look like a stunningly warm, sunny day in Northern Ireland in this photo....and it certainly was beautifully sunny......but I took this photo on the 7th of April and the frost had just melted from our grass and it was -1 when we got up that morning! Minus 1 degrees C at the end of the first week of April!!!!! I'm traumatised, teehee. Anyway, back to the bag. As I said, I wish I had have used textured leather in this bag and as cute as the fabric was.....could I get all the wrinkles out of that fabric? Hell no! It completely frustrated me. Obviously when the fabric is cut into fat quarters, the factory folds them into tiny little square bundles, tied with a bow to be sold. I ironed the fabric quickly at first but realised I needed to iron it with steam, and then I ironed it again to interface it and then ironed it <i style="font-weight: bold;">again </i>to add it to the foam interfacing and <i style="font-weight: bold;">still the fabric had wrinkles!!!!!!!! </i>I then decided to stuff the bag with fabric to try and get the wrinkles out, whilst ironing it again with steam. But still, I have wrinkles. Now, the fabric will probably relax, particularly when it's being used and items are added to it. But I swear, this tiny fat quarter of fabric nearly ended my sanity, teehee. I think I need to invest in some spray starch or Best Press for when I work on fat quarters again. Those fabric creases were industrial strength, I tell you. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhualbENFBZfOr3_yIMZL8fwxbpTikxgA4nF8e3ag9x2pFuNolRFivmPqvpOI2G8yE3qm-bnvDCm_RgQnhJ-IQ1YhMVIckfxsGAxOmogDmhzZRhlXMOMEeiSjzck1SwGy_-NTwtO6T0Cx_suj-G4Cx3-zxjO9ElLzFX2hCGk4LG9EknRMsrId_gxxJ/s3778/IMG20230407111400.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3778" data-original-width="2049" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhualbENFBZfOr3_yIMZL8fwxbpTikxgA4nF8e3ag9x2pFuNolRFivmPqvpOI2G8yE3qm-bnvDCm_RgQnhJ-IQ1YhMVIckfxsGAxOmogDmhzZRhlXMOMEeiSjzck1SwGy_-NTwtO6T0Cx_suj-G4Cx3-zxjO9ElLzFX2hCGk4LG9EknRMsrId_gxxJ/w348-h640/IMG20230407111400.jpg" width="348" /></a></div>As usual, this bag has a double zipper closure and I love how it opens the whole way around the bag...please don't look at the wrinkles, teehee. This bag is specifically designed to use a non-fraying material like faux leather, cork or vinyl for the base section of the bag. That means, when you cut the pattern, the cork/vinyl/faux leather will have it's raw edges showing all around the bag. A lot of faux leathers and vinyl tend to have a lighter, cotton type fabric on the wrong side. This means, when you make a pattern with the raw edges exposed, that lighter fabric from the back side can be seen along the raw edge. A lot of bag makers use a specialty leather edge paint to carefully and meticulously paint around all the raw edged of the fabric, so it blends seamlessly with the vinyl/faux leather's colour. Me personally......I do not have the patience or steady hand for painting the raw edges of my faux leather. And, I don't like the idea of raw edges showing on my bags. Although vinyl and faux leather may not fray per say, I don't feel confident enough in that "non-fraying property" and I'd worry that over time, the bag will look a bit tattered with wear and tear. I did leave the raw edges on my <a href="https://www.craftyloops.com/2023/02/bornonia-bag-blue-calla-patterns.html" target="_blank">Tim Burton Boronia</a> and I used a sharpie on the edges, but I think i prefer the method I came up with instead. So......all that to say, when I cut out my leather from the pattern, I added an extra 1/4 inch all the way around. I then cut out a piece of black, cotton fabric to the same size as my leather piece. Then, sewing right sides together, I sewed the piece of black cotton to my faux leather piece at a 1/4 inch seam allowance. That way, when I turned my piece right sides out, my raw edge of fabric was now enclosed in the seam and any light fabric from the leather backing disappeared. You have to really roll and press your seams well though (not with the iron, as it will melt, unless you try using a press cloth but I am not that brave). I used my brayer to press and roll the seams as flat as humanly possible. Plus, the perimeter edges of the leather would all be top-stitch too which helps with keeping the edges flat. And it worked!!!!! It worked so well! Now, I am not sure if this would work with all faux leathers and vinyl. Mine was nice, soft and thinnish faux leather. But I am so much happier with the result and I think it will stand up to wear and tear so much better than the raw edges. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLQQOMQoypqH2AKy_hSQ5w2KaDAXd_wIVEzP-sw28xZffacHP0LAuRs3WBAs4aOel19yKxCHtlW6D9RJf_Bbs_g4NpJNY_fW8Ua5fagzERmu-9-bj4tgpaZMsrfcE1EytCel8uLC6N_fKXIa-2kCtnKb2O36A7P3FePB_sqd-sjtHk_TbMiqeG3fmC/s3293/IMG20230407111627.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3293" data-original-width="2857" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLQQOMQoypqH2AKy_hSQ5w2KaDAXd_wIVEzP-sw28xZffacHP0LAuRs3WBAs4aOel19yKxCHtlW6D9RJf_Bbs_g4NpJNY_fW8Ua5fagzERmu-9-bj4tgpaZMsrfcE1EytCel8uLC6N_fKXIa-2kCtnKb2O36A7P3FePB_sqd-sjtHk_TbMiqeG3fmC/w556-h640/IMG20230407111627.jpg" width="556" /></a></div>I love the wee peekaboo expanding gussets. And look how cute Tinkerbell looks peeking out.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigH-JUZM-SM-4iLxuf5OnK1QUu1bAqbPxEdZtJsB2VllHtBtc0Mxi7AYuElKulOFi0V5ZLzN1oHzLDZd2hSu2-2V8wHbeImWj05mvvYc-c72R2jeST3EAi83QydKwmHLtLZlWJ3IsfHLQz6uzVD80_ocYFY9XGTFCnWNUgMovb2DY4RF_y535kn0TR/s3061/IMG20230407112446.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3061" data-original-width="2249" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigH-JUZM-SM-4iLxuf5OnK1QUu1bAqbPxEdZtJsB2VllHtBtc0Mxi7AYuElKulOFi0V5ZLzN1oHzLDZd2hSu2-2V8wHbeImWj05mvvYc-c72R2jeST3EAi83QydKwmHLtLZlWJ3IsfHLQz6uzVD80_ocYFY9XGTFCnWNUgMovb2DY4RF_y535kn0TR/w470-h640/IMG20230407112446.jpg" width="470" /></a></div>The inside fabric was this cute pink and blue floral fabric that I found on Ebay. It is so cute and complimented the Tinkerbell fabric perfectly. And every time I make one of these Boronia Bowlers, it always amazes me just how perfectly the lining fabric fits inside the bag. I don't know why I'm surprised, Celine's patterns are incredible. I am just always surprised when I manage to make them fit pretty perfectly though, teehee. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbAFe2BT_6zyE1BZwkO1DBK68igwjC4qsBNoQ-6CNTRoFbm2fVj5ptCFmPIu3yKmlWNUkm36zt1SBQzn26zEo_y7-vxk1U325GiFNlgTkWrmqLiapoNOOAzzZpdHwyGT2ZlKOPiCzDQPjNS16L2ig_IL5YrPy3rbLFE1hpCCXd_sn5chA7Zra7geGL/s3053/IMG20230407112429.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2327" data-original-width="3053" height="488" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbAFe2BT_6zyE1BZwkO1DBK68igwjC4qsBNoQ-6CNTRoFbm2fVj5ptCFmPIu3yKmlWNUkm36zt1SBQzn26zEo_y7-vxk1U325GiFNlgTkWrmqLiapoNOOAzzZpdHwyGT2ZlKOPiCzDQPjNS16L2ig_IL5YrPy3rbLFE1hpCCXd_sn5chA7Zra7geGL/w640-h488/IMG20230407112429.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>As usual, I have a zipper pocket on one side of the bag with Tinkerbell fabric peeking through and my "Handmade By" stamped tag.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrhhlCNam1YwwYtPETRcbvE_yFnVVha047eml8FB2eu5N9yq5wWoeTU9IymX2QSOeA89Xq5W-ai8MBM77Qvc_-uJ7yKdKCPEcEkNzqaRi39Xvy9Zrkq5JY_4S8n9adHcAmOj1dOyreYxZ5XjILrfir3aXALllexT7lpgKZu44ftCY42BVmYBPNwXe0/s2233/IMG20230407112418.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2121" data-original-width="2233" height="608" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrhhlCNam1YwwYtPETRcbvE_yFnVVha047eml8FB2eu5N9yq5wWoeTU9IymX2QSOeA89Xq5W-ai8MBM77Qvc_-uJ7yKdKCPEcEkNzqaRi39Xvy9Zrkq5JY_4S8n9adHcAmOj1dOyreYxZ5XjILrfir3aXALllexT7lpgKZu44ftCY42BVmYBPNwXe0/w640-h608/IMG20230407112418.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>I have a very large slip pocket on the opposite side of the bag which is a perfect space to keep your phone, a pen, lipstick etc.</div><div><br /></div><div>I do like this bag but the wrinkles in the fabric have bugged me no end. I think that is why I hadn't shared it. But I think that if I get some spray starch, that might help it. And I really wish I had have had my crocodile textured faux leather at the time of making this. I think the bag needs a bit of texture. And the crocodile faux leather would have been a subtle nod to the evil, Captain Hook. I might make another one, using that particular faux leather....and maybe not make mistakes in that one and ensure it's completely wrinkle free this time, teehee.</div><div><br /></div><div>That's it from me folks. Toodles Noodles ...... Lee aka Crafty Loops xx<br /><div><br /></div><div>SHOPPING LIST</div><div>At the time of typing, the items I linked to are available. However, items stock changes all the time and with time marching by, some items I link may no longer be available from that particular seller. However, a quick Google search should help you out if my links are no longer working/available. </div><div> </div><div>5& 1/2 inch <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/203985823189" target="_blank">Kai Scissors</a> - Ebay (These are the best scissors I have ever used in my life. They may be small but they can cut through anything....including my finger....ask me how I know....oops!)</div><div>Disney Tinkerbell Fabric - bought in a fat Quarter bundle from a private seller on Ebay</div><div>Lining Fabric was already in my stash - probably bought on Ebay, lol</div><div><a href="https://bluecallapatterns.com/collections/sewing-patterns/products/the-boronia-bowler-bag-pdf-sewing-pattern-25-off-release-price" target="_blank">The Boronia Bowler</a> pattern from <a href="https://bluecallapatterns.com/" target="_blank">Blue Calla Patterns</a></div><div><div><div><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/331229191181?var=540412887806" target="_blank">Faux Leather</a>, dark brown - Ebay</div><div><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09T31Q63P?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details" target="_blank">Metal Handmade label</a> - Amazon</div><div><a href="https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00AXA2W76/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">Jeans Needles</a> - Amazon</div><div><a href="https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07GN6LTMW/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">25mm Buckle sliders</a> - Amazon</div><div><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BRMVFTFY?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details" target="_blank">8mm Chicago Screws </a>- Amazon</div><div><a href="https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B09CT53G1L/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">Metal bag feet</a> - Amazon</div><div>Bosal In-R-Form single sided Fusible Foam Stabiliser - <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/125306875135?hash=item1d2cdf2cff:g:W6kAAOSw4slieneU" target="_blank">carogojo</a>, Ebay</div><div><a href="https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00795VCW4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">Teflon non-stick foot</a>, Amazon- for sewing machine. Works great when working with faux leather. This foot works perfectly with my Janome QXL605 sewing machine</div><div><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/393147893913?var=662331373712" target="_blank">Woven Fusible Interfacing</a> - (I used the black, lightweight this time around) - Ebay</div></div><div><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/254976352300?var=554876336693" target="_blank">No 5 zip tape & zip slides</a> - Ebay</div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span>If you like my blog and would like to buy me a </span><a href="https://ko-fi.com/craftyloops" target="_blank">coffee</a><span>, I have a</span><a href="https://ko-fi.com/craftyloops" target="_blank"> ko-fi page</a><span>. Don't feel obligated though, it's only if you want to. Every</span><a href="https://ko-fi.com/craftyloops" target="_blank"> Ko-fi </a><span>goes towards maintaining this domain and blog. 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I am back to show you another bag I made using my own pattern. I discussed how I came up with this design in my previous post,<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/5440150242845640704/6094009525991814468" target="_blank"> here</a>. I know that I have used this sloth fabric in a lot of bags, but I had a small piece left over and decided to use what I had left to make this bag. I used this gorgeous faux leather (listed below in "Shopping List") and I think it turned out super cute.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgacIBb10ZJ_SulEmzxY-haQLBnwaswdhsyogMtSiqMF9wW-BYHlPI_sReDPolzwQn05yPr3aNBZNX9PdTOFAMnOaFj_pxthzpoIkRJ91hmRCgq8tbvS3CSSmOODPOpkNH-cHRXmwGst5fPry-1PdQzZd3ZhYjWj507fLiL8iukALPa4jgZlfvSHaL4/s2692/IMG20230406162912.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2692" data-original-width="2681" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgacIBb10ZJ_SulEmzxY-haQLBnwaswdhsyogMtSiqMF9wW-BYHlPI_sReDPolzwQn05yPr3aNBZNX9PdTOFAMnOaFj_pxthzpoIkRJ91hmRCgq8tbvS3CSSmOODPOpkNH-cHRXmwGst5fPry-1PdQzZd3ZhYjWj507fLiL8iukALPa4jgZlfvSHaL4/w638-h640/IMG20230406162912.jpg" width="638" /></a></div>As per usual, my "handmade" label refuses to photograph properly....I swear these labels are so camera shy, teehee. I loved the combination of this fabric with this faux leather. I used another one of my wee heart twist lock for the closure.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBEtFQcBD0gCQ-1UveAJZQh9kXBfMHlHHbqKcwAHInkTIKCHtSI65_wl45ZGtJVwPjCNYmdPnJskktgbgST1PbswU0SFY-VdOnx9F_V_MBAT4c49LBlgLf9jtjZszzO430ZxmJ5_4zB1-Hp0eQFqvdUlNiYi9u_0QVqqnEt6wRbpbTtnksE76UD1r9/s3081/IMG20230406162904.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3081" data-original-width="2913" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBEtFQcBD0gCQ-1UveAJZQh9kXBfMHlHHbqKcwAHInkTIKCHtSI65_wl45ZGtJVwPjCNYmdPnJskktgbgST1PbswU0SFY-VdOnx9F_V_MBAT4c49LBlgLf9jtjZszzO430ZxmJ5_4zB1-Hp0eQFqvdUlNiYi9u_0QVqqnEt6wRbpbTtnksE76UD1r9/w606-h640/IMG20230406162904.jpg" width="606" /></a></div>This time around, I added a few more Chicago screws on the back of the flap closure and I really like how it looks. Not only are the Chicago screws there to help keep the flap attached but I think they look great. They really set the bag off.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx6AXiZXpG7pP84Uk_dWLWP5mpBRVsJQWDYOUjuAWaZB_YRyOQk_-3LSC5Q7ckT5k8oe2ipvHeJMcM2wtAfK60ew5ze1P5mQhLAQvOCBRXYZUC4mOwBi0Eyi5vB-bxBXtCOdHqtJN5ZHsusEuI100S3CsC-Lu6RziE7qX1_9KbZi8n3Zw-alaH56dl/s2489/IMG20230406163415.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2489" data-original-width="1405" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx6AXiZXpG7pP84Uk_dWLWP5mpBRVsJQWDYOUjuAWaZB_YRyOQk_-3LSC5Q7ckT5k8oe2ipvHeJMcM2wtAfK60ew5ze1P5mQhLAQvOCBRXYZUC4mOwBi0Eyi5vB-bxBXtCOdHqtJN5ZHsusEuI100S3CsC-Lu6RziE7qX1_9KbZi8n3Zw-alaH56dl/w362-h640/IMG20230406163415.jpg" width="362" /></a></div>I used the magnet claps on both sides of the bag as the closure and this time, I did add piping around the bag. I made it myself using thinner brown faux leather that I had with cord piping. For my first attempt at piping, I was pretty chuffed with the outcome. It isn't perfect but I really like it. I think it definitely elevates the bag's look and make it look that little bit more professional and less homemade....if you catch my drift, lol.<br /><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZBSx1AQPwqyommvvXxveAjVfhdmAZiMbhd2J_LY9Xhv7DeJ_uSJJ4OI3ke_4CMslWRJplkBvDYFRxQtre1-T7N6JllKvgQe5d6vJUkpdQCRnkOFCOXvCpCve8M2X9KOKh3D4Z8J1hNsr8jtCgaKX_7W9UEFWEPQg764OMNIYkHAn_a0s7U6qChRMP/s3749/IMG20230406163130.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1337" data-original-width="3749" height="228" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZBSx1AQPwqyommvvXxveAjVfhdmAZiMbhd2J_LY9Xhv7DeJ_uSJJ4OI3ke_4CMslWRJplkBvDYFRxQtre1-T7N6JllKvgQe5d6vJUkpdQCRnkOFCOXvCpCve8M2X9KOKh3D4Z8J1hNsr8jtCgaKX_7W9UEFWEPQg764OMNIYkHAn_a0s7U6qChRMP/w640-h228/IMG20230406163130.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>I added 4 purse feet to the base for added protection for the bag. This leather is so thick though that I doubt that it would ever wear away at the bottom, teehee. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMBuAceAjTp_yu04AHQI5OoKSlab1u-EeQL3itZCOweTuOBk3GNmjG9lgZicRQWGetnsnEbRXxo75AF12_2xeGhgEapEtNNuNcm9S1gvVS9X3z8_mtZAxXh5v5HJtq0QqclQdVBm_IUFYTPNM3DJucL0XQoVIoporskcTG4C4vNknACDVQ2vv29XsR/s2893/IMG20230406163203.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2273" data-original-width="2893" height="502" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMBuAceAjTp_yu04AHQI5OoKSlab1u-EeQL3itZCOweTuOBk3GNmjG9lgZicRQWGetnsnEbRXxo75AF12_2xeGhgEapEtNNuNcm9S1gvVS9X3z8_mtZAxXh5v5HJtq0QqclQdVBm_IUFYTPNM3DJucL0XQoVIoporskcTG4C4vNknACDVQ2vv29XsR/w640-h502/IMG20230406163203.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Here is the inside of my bag, with the magnets closed. For a wee pop of colour, I added a maroon zip to the inside zipper pocket although, it looks a bit more pink here than it does in real life. And this time, I decided to add a wee key fob clasp so you can hook your house and car keys to it. That way, you don't have to rummage around in your bag looking for them.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixduCP23sJwbdK3SgBg4-atvbZzuhbClxyBJvfGzEIXaAMncdSjJQKvMoqT3ugnqekdCnMzB5vVW5kJ4r_xvYpp12eEdjuOYW6nKZBKTkc4Qn92mJGv-qfpKkaE2ce7ttShKLnndwz-UnbMQdqVG_wRQCu53RioTBi_H9lQ2xt2HyiA6gw3nQcboHG/s3065/IMG20230406163228.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3065" data-original-width="2665" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixduCP23sJwbdK3SgBg4-atvbZzuhbClxyBJvfGzEIXaAMncdSjJQKvMoqT3ugnqekdCnMzB5vVW5kJ4r_xvYpp12eEdjuOYW6nKZBKTkc4Qn92mJGv-qfpKkaE2ce7ttShKLnndwz-UnbMQdqVG_wRQCu53RioTBi_H9lQ2xt2HyiA6gw3nQcboHG/w556-h640/IMG20230406163228.jpg" width="556" /></a></div>And here is the bag open completely with the magnets undone. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmUnMmU0WiSqnO4LFWAByQfiNyMtI4w2a_duXBzfkUZgF2jXSx3uxYSYC7x_uZD6sF_78C1oXSbQ7J8JZuabOVH98VsUdBszCEU4ODGfTZFJBkWpD0SmwgoJYEyfyS-fSQA3_J9TXieRW17Ewt1_8nKxxgQ633XG_2PUaYqwm3i5E8hCFaNZ71bsco/s3417/IMG20230406163233.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2373" data-original-width="3417" height="444" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmUnMmU0WiSqnO4LFWAByQfiNyMtI4w2a_duXBzfkUZgF2jXSx3uxYSYC7x_uZD6sF_78C1oXSbQ7J8JZuabOVH98VsUdBszCEU4ODGfTZFJBkWpD0SmwgoJYEyfyS-fSQA3_J9TXieRW17Ewt1_8nKxxgQ633XG_2PUaYqwm3i5E8hCFaNZ71bsco/w640-h444/IMG20230406163233.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Another wee view of the inside of the bag, completely open. This bag has so much room. I love the key fob and zipper pocket</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh62fULV2DvAd9-RLy707vRrObYakfNYNS2Jqk06jPCoOO0VBH5nwzy8xzj5Iabu5MUugeZcKcXEm_4XOlYM9E3DE_CWwKhx8BATGCoO0IN6bGixOkUrzXIM2SrFeMcR7WWHDki9QU1qVU4-ReSZwuLSuNscC5LN0tNNTMQV9lNAFVCrcutHGXUhhi8/s3922/IMG20230406163258.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2690" data-original-width="3922" height="438" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh62fULV2DvAd9-RLy707vRrObYakfNYNS2Jqk06jPCoOO0VBH5nwzy8xzj5Iabu5MUugeZcKcXEm_4XOlYM9E3DE_CWwKhx8BATGCoO0IN6bGixOkUrzXIM2SrFeMcR7WWHDki9QU1qVU4-ReSZwuLSuNscC5LN0tNNTMQV9lNAFVCrcutHGXUhhi8/w640-h438/IMG20230406163258.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div>Here's a wee looksie at the inside of the zipper pocket. As usual, I like to add lovely fabric for my pockets. And my usual little "Handmade By" detailed stamp on the inside too.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-ras179UpO7X9chmtSoLpd5mlR8avzlw1hI079Ur0fEwTmUuy_I0XyzHkHW_MW-c318WKXf6RcOuWaiLGl6xYH61kMD0RnlTTASB3d8Dlbblac1QG-NI577zQnGZ0DKIgiiPeA-YyPQEaPldxIsDK9oJnKji0nVs4zTvsmJIp7Wfm4Jq1v9fNXHxh/s3383/IMG20230406163239.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2677" data-original-width="3383" height="506" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-ras179UpO7X9chmtSoLpd5mlR8avzlw1hI079Ur0fEwTmUuy_I0XyzHkHW_MW-c318WKXf6RcOuWaiLGl6xYH61kMD0RnlTTASB3d8Dlbblac1QG-NI577zQnGZ0DKIgiiPeA-YyPQEaPldxIsDK9oJnKji0nVs4zTvsmJIp7Wfm4Jq1v9fNXHxh/w640-h506/IMG20230406163239.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>I also added 2 slip pockets to the other side of the bag. I added a wee Chicago screw to the top of the pocket just to help secure the pocket from wear and tear.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcsFWhiGhD1VCLlMVJgBf5X4aiAV10RYcemXdp4zrS4UdTl5SOSeHMJ5tmfFBDNcvv15J8s-t6mn-2315SAUb4sQdF6VCYK66P_tBhGJYrn74DPpr1Hr3aDfX8BtpvO0MnWXC95Bv6vDz-piC9uBzyHTp9WND3GjsWZgWdEPj-EakNieqPRHOwoGiu/s3225/IMG20230406163410.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2845" data-original-width="3225" height="564" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcsFWhiGhD1VCLlMVJgBf5X4aiAV10RYcemXdp4zrS4UdTl5SOSeHMJ5tmfFBDNcvv15J8s-t6mn-2315SAUb4sQdF6VCYK66P_tBhGJYrn74DPpr1Hr3aDfX8BtpvO0MnWXC95Bv6vDz-piC9uBzyHTp9WND3GjsWZgWdEPj-EakNieqPRHOwoGiu/w640-h564/IMG20230406163410.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>I love how the back looks. This faux leather is fabulous. It actually looks like a proper bag, teehee.</div><div><br /></div><div>And that's it from me for now folks....Toodles Noodles .....aka Crafty Loops xx</div><div><br /></div><div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">SHOPPING LIST</div><div style="text-align: justify;">At the time of typing, the items I linked to are available. However, items stock changes all the time and with time marching by, some items I link may no longer be available from that particular seller. However, a quick Google search should help you out if my links are no longer working/available.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Bag pattern - I made it! So, there is no pattern to actually buy - sorry, lol. But I was inspired by this <a href="https://www.cambridgesatchel.com/products/the-daisy-navy" target="_blank">Daisy Bag</a> and the Serafina bag, which does have a pattern, <a href="https://shamballabags.com/en/inicio/120-serafina-vip-bag-pattern-english-version.html?search_query=serafina&results=8" target="_blank">here</a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00795VCW4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">Teflon non-stick foot</a>, Amazon - for sewing machine. Works great when working with faux leather. This foot works perfectly with my Janome QXL605 sewing machine</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00AXA2W76/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirectFromSmile=1" target="_blank">Jeans Needle</a> - Amazon</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/322954362107?epid=23011031669&hash=item4b31947cfb:g:RvIAAOSwAwFjzpJO" target="_blank">Fabri-tac glue</a> - <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/sewprocrafts" target="_blank">Sewprocrafts</a>, Ebay</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div>Personalised, handmade stamp - <a href="https://www.stampingallday.co.uk/" target="_blank">Stampingallday</a></div><div>5& 1/2 inch <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/203985823189" target="_blank">Kai Scissors</a> - <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/christiescraft" target="_blank">Christie's Craft Shop</a>, Ebay</div><div><a href="https://www.dragonflycreations.shop/product-page/crocodile-leatherette" target="_blank">Faux crocodile Leatherette</a> - <a href="https://www.dragonflycreations.shop/" target="_blank">Dragonfly Creations</a></div><div><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/331229191181?var=540412887812" target="_blank">Faux Leather</a> - used for piping - <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/directhome?_trksid=p2047675.m3561.l2563" target="_blank">Direct Home</a>, Ebay</div><div><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/202883748120?var=503880322724" target="_blank">3mm Cotton Cord</a>, for piping - <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/christiescraft?_trksid=p2047675.m3561.l2563" target="_blank">Christie's Craft Shop</a>, Ebay</div><div>Lining fabric - from my stash, private Ebayer. It's a thick, wool feeling fabric with a small bit of stretch to it. Apparently it's quite an old fabric. I think it's made from natural fibres and isn't a synthetic or polyester blend. I only had this small piece, so I wouldn't even know where to begin to find it again. Sorry.</div><div><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/393147893913?var=662331373715" target="_blank">Woven Fusible Interfacing</a> - <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/carogojo" target="_blank">carogojo</a> - Ebay</div><div><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/125306875135?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20220920135554%26meid%3D0157d018e5b2407192fa47ba4f7f5398%26pid%3D101197%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D115709930859%26itm%3D125306875135%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D0%26pg%3D2047675%26algv%3DSimplAMLv9PairwiseWebMskuAspectsV202110NoVariantSeedKnnRecallV1&_trksid=p2047675.c101197.m1850&amdata=cksum%3A1253068751350157d018e5b2407192fa47ba4f7f5398%7Cenc%3AAQAHAAABEK6kjqEQMYM5Aq%252BOhcaIlwco9wYktoCXAP3D6Fo7POUdlJK1eqFqv5Y7huO6nLq7hjqYjs5sEMudJpf20WlRkR6Vhfj1VLdbk%252B3jBQgIbBUmt6LeVw8UykqoXB7pNi1RfZKxcZl%252FtcbCz35poSfxjWsH6csL4kXdwa1f7D0Dooi80VvX%252BillPJ0%252FgZJg9347bYECBgus0tPlDV4SJEQu1abDubsHQJuylPERtRHM43BlvMi6V0aqa5DGLLoz8bub63rYpSLdhsYf4J6VOHL46GRkfiFjL%252BD60mghPt2uyGAhMI%252Bk32E7ErPnGm6T9YlDBs%252BKx51q6P0kWpLyR15CtsXOEpyERXZfsDjyWCo%252BQZvh%7Campid%3APL_CLK%7Cclp%3A2047675" target="_blank">Bosal single sided fusible foam</a> - <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/carogojo" target="_blank">carogojo</a>, Ebay or check out <a href="https://www.craftyloops.com/p/places-i-love-to-shop.html" target="_blank">my page</a> & email Carol directly for orders</div><div><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08424ZBT2?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details" target="_blank">A3 Craft Foam</a> - Amazon (used for extra stability in the bag's base to provide more rigidity and shape)</div><div><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09N31R6RF?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details" target="_blank">Metal Handmade Label</a> - Amazon</div><div><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07GN6LTMW/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirectFromSmile=1" target="_blank">25mm Buckle sliders</a> - Amazon</div><div><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0788QTNMR?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details" target="_blank">Heart shaped purse turnlock</a> - Amazon</div><div><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0BKFWT4RK/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">5x4mm Black Chicago Screws</a> - Amazon</div><div>No. 3 zippers - from stash but purchased from private seller on Ebay</div><div><br /></div></div></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: center;">If you like my blog and would like to buy me a </span><a href="https://ko-fi.com/craftyloops" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank">coffee</a><span style="text-align: center;">, I have a</span><a href="https://ko-fi.com/craftyloops" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank"> ko-fi page</a><span style="text-align: center;">. 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Just a warning....this is a large post, filled with my waffling and stream of consciousness. So, buckle up Buttercup, make yourself a cup of strong coffee and a calorific snack and get ready for a long post. As I am sure you have seen, I've been a little obsessed with sewing bags and wallets lately. I was having a look around the interwebs for some inspiration as I have made a small amount of bags now and was wanting to broaden my horizons a bit and maybe consider making my own bag pattern....there we go again with my over inflated sense of competency in bag making, teehee. Anyway, I saw the most beautiful Audrey Hepburn inspired bag, called <a href="https://www.cambridgesatchel.com/products/the-daisy-navy" target="_blank">The Daisy</a> from <a href="https://www.cambridgesatchel.com/" target="_blank">The Cambridge Sachel Company.</a> The workmen-ship/workwomen-ship in this bag is simply stunning. It's simple in design but oh so stylish and sophisticated. I had a look around the internet to see if there was something similar from any of the bagmakers and I came across <a href="https://shamballabags.com/en/inicio/120-serafina-vip-bag-pattern-english-version.html?search_query=serafina&results=8" target="_blank">The Serafina</a> from <a href="https://shamballabags.com/en/15-patterns-in-english" target="_blank">Shamballa Designs</a>. It is very similar in style to The Daisy with a slightly different flap design and straps. There were different design features that I liked from both styles but differences that I would have preferred myself. I watched Kassia's tutorial on the construction of<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NncmBQ90rcU" target="_blank"> the Serafina Bag</a> from <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@SiahSwag" target="_blank">SiaSwag</a> on YouTube. Kassia is quickly becoming my go-to for bag making tutorials. If you want to learn how to make pretty much any bag, she is the lady to watch. Anywhoodles, I watched the tutorial and quickly thought to me wee self "I think I can come up with my own pattern with all the features that I want". Just to be clear, I am very new to this bag making stuff so, please do not expect perfection from me, particularly when it comes to making my own patterns as I have never made my own bag pattern before.....what am I thinking? teehee.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">And so, armed with online inspiration, some A3 paper, a couple of quilting rulers and a sharp pencil I went to work designing my own bag pattern. I have to say, I was pretty pleased with my initial design. I only had to make a few minor adjustments and I had the design of bag that I wanted. On my first draft, I quickly did a mock-up of the bag just using some cheap poly-cotton that I had in my stash. I knew if this sewed together ok, it should work with my proper fabrics. But I realised that some of my gusset measurements were a wee bit off. So, after a small adjustment, I redrafted the pattern and off I went to my fabric cutting and sewing machine......full of so much confidence and practically no common sense whatsoever, teehee. What's that old saying? Fortune favours the brave? Well, this bag was the result of my unwavering bravery, teehee (more like my overly excessive tenacity to succeed). And considering this was essentially my mock up bag where any and all mistakes would be born, I was surprisingly delighted with how well it turned out. Now, as usual, I will admit my failures. I did have to unpick this bag around 3 times as I kept making silly mistakes and I wasn't happy with how the tops and sides were lining up. So, since making this particular bag, I have adjusted my original pattern again to compensate for the fitting errors that I wasn't happy with. But this trial bag still turned out pretty cute and I can use it out. It's passable as a bag, lol.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9qJv8-XbB5nvd8dA_p0toXcLxcK-J2CjIbqi0_cbnTKJVnOS0RFkEAAOtpvxPTi5rx1yAetWPyi7cDugOw0EFyHtQO3dKwU9BHmFcTEQGL6OdnLe1mIoayHim0wKttc4F7ydNuGD_JWyacVRb9ywlUnqjG1FTVtMnTj1REkmY9QsUQyin1glw2px9/s4000/IMG20230330153736.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9qJv8-XbB5nvd8dA_p0toXcLxcK-J2CjIbqi0_cbnTKJVnOS0RFkEAAOtpvxPTi5rx1yAetWPyi7cDugOw0EFyHtQO3dKwU9BHmFcTEQGL6OdnLe1mIoayHim0wKttc4F7ydNuGD_JWyacVRb9ywlUnqjG1FTVtMnTj1REkmY9QsUQyin1glw2px9/w640-h480/IMG20230330153736.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>I used this gorgeous Paddington Bear fabric that I bought on Ebay in a fat quarter bundle. The great thing about this bag is, it's very light on accent fabric. I used a fat quarter for the main front panel and even had some of that fat quarter piece left over. I love how perfectly the blue faux leather goes with the fabric. I couldn't have matched it better if I tried. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfpaHp7Plxt4giRmayDwCQ1VqeDrwfDFFRxT0jNBh_cSZv4upL64UdJR0PyEuowwgxxBMp1-Oa2_rqdpq9CB6Qsmk9mVbP7t_TO1c15HpdTknOlJWq3YTvYiuBI9n_9MN3TIqzNwd6ekRhwFIdVfwEoqfbLg4NlMlQxYcx7-FIY8NH6iZZzXWrma6Z/s3753/IMG20230330153859.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2633" data-original-width="3753" height="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfpaHp7Plxt4giRmayDwCQ1VqeDrwfDFFRxT0jNBh_cSZv4upL64UdJR0PyEuowwgxxBMp1-Oa2_rqdpq9CB6Qsmk9mVbP7t_TO1c15HpdTknOlJWq3YTvYiuBI9n_9MN3TIqzNwd6ekRhwFIdVfwEoqfbLg4NlMlQxYcx7-FIY8NH6iZZzXWrma6Z/w640-h450/IMG20230330153859.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>I added a wee heart twist lock as my closure and complimented the lock by using heart shaped rivets on the straps. But you could have such fun with this bag, accessorising it with different lock designs and rivets.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMi9STgXvElwmDGjDsPltycKcrzWnP11BPwydCMeQBSDHO1IsgTrm9ZUiGABYdzvdbxKWCtC6v6Oqro_uQR6PW5pTOzavq2Et6QRjr7b86OVfpDaYv4smzZ4DpeHrIn-A9JGQuAy18NcWWPFO_YFemmOPr0fBGj5oFLplD0MSonQLdKZ6UkBLeuoOU/s3673/IMG20230330154250.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3673" data-original-width="2297" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMi9STgXvElwmDGjDsPltycKcrzWnP11BPwydCMeQBSDHO1IsgTrm9ZUiGABYdzvdbxKWCtC6v6Oqro_uQR6PW5pTOzavq2Et6QRjr7b86OVfpDaYv4smzZ4DpeHrIn-A9JGQuAy18NcWWPFO_YFemmOPr0fBGj5oFLplD0MSonQLdKZ6UkBLeuoOU/w400-h640/IMG20230330154250.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Then, on the sides, I added magnetic snaps. This helps secure the bag closed and also gives the bag it's pretty shape. It looks a wee bit wrinkly and out of shape but the bag didn't have anything in it and the faux leather needs time to adapt to it's new shape.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0HMSohxMRO-KYrJr_tALJmYKhRd-y16oqSaDjshFe6YrRCU3zQ1l8xUwjNFmLo86_J7-ayOzqwH5tORGYTx7p06PDsGBQxPFJEr--DvPQCEozmdGi44V3FMq8Sa6BglNz3cqRtlzmVImVPScHf2B8gJkIyr3vRqUi6QtlLSHKW20Q-VCJbi7FTeq4/s3393/IMG20230330154316.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3393" data-original-width="2185" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0HMSohxMRO-KYrJr_tALJmYKhRd-y16oqSaDjshFe6YrRCU3zQ1l8xUwjNFmLo86_J7-ayOzqwH5tORGYTx7p06PDsGBQxPFJEr--DvPQCEozmdGi44V3FMq8Sa6BglNz3cqRtlzmVImVPScHf2B8gJkIyr3vRqUi6QtlLSHKW20Q-VCJbi7FTeq4/w412-h640/IMG20230330154316.jpg" width="412" /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0HMSohxMRO-KYrJr_tALJmYKhRd-y16oqSaDjshFe6YrRCU3zQ1l8xUwjNFmLo86_J7-ayOzqwH5tORGYTx7p06PDsGBQxPFJEr--DvPQCEozmdGi44V3FMq8Sa6BglNz3cqRtlzmVImVPScHf2B8gJkIyr3vRqUi6QtlLSHKW20Q-VCJbi7FTeq4/s3393/IMG20230330154316.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div></div>Still adapting to it's new shape but this will relax over time and with use the bag won't look so wrinkly here on the sides<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinc925iRLwGtvIBkZ6ZXPOWFdkBo6YptIggkuYWXyhIqQP573X5DsokvFzA0ERtmWeaMWX7DAoWOzGBVORpJ0ptsZYF6PwlhMAA_H2Y9EvyEaRrHrlohKqgrDuk6S3nHZAOsrsCuXYwep-cW5x3JP96oCtFa3iv5v11M4i073cxVtTCoGY1akAo_GG/s2957/IMG20230330154414.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2957" data-original-width="2885" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinc925iRLwGtvIBkZ6ZXPOWFdkBo6YptIggkuYWXyhIqQP573X5DsokvFzA0ERtmWeaMWX7DAoWOzGBVORpJ0ptsZYF6PwlhMAA_H2Y9EvyEaRrHrlohKqgrDuk6S3nHZAOsrsCuXYwep-cW5x3JP96oCtFa3iv5v11M4i073cxVtTCoGY1akAo_GG/w624-h640/IMG20230330154414.jpg" width="624" /></a></div>The inside has my usual zip pocket and double slip pocket. There is plenty of room in this bag for all your bits and pieces. And as there is no zip closure to contend with, it's a relatively easy bag to sew up.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwKwRxR2HYnZ2FU6petMn1rUJb9cvItu6Cz3mKfj-fHEHC9xC77lyoa-pn3swnzaLNCoLpXROE1uB6_8181i4nWjBcBVwQwIdnY1o17yWypE4eB666zAKyU8bypj-fHbMP-4AAftVlv0JokV0P2QN0p-Jsq0hF3fBXQN2ipooHQPQ6rDISjpta16Xx/s3969/IMG20230330154424.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2701" data-original-width="3969" height="436" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwKwRxR2HYnZ2FU6petMn1rUJb9cvItu6Cz3mKfj-fHEHC9xC77lyoa-pn3swnzaLNCoLpXROE1uB6_8181i4nWjBcBVwQwIdnY1o17yWypE4eB666zAKyU8bypj-fHbMP-4AAftVlv0JokV0P2QN0p-Jsq0hF3fBXQN2ipooHQPQ6rDISjpta16Xx/w640-h436/IMG20230330154424.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>I love this contrasting fabric that I used to make the 2 inside slip pockets. It's so bold and vibrant and just look how cute Paddington looks.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnM1zfbpnXrh_u_w1c30qHyrz_A4yS85wqgbvCapVhQiWloENouTVpCoFaO0-mYf7jawRVte0bVpoLaIkBd1vBa5ViVX1R3CtKuX-9wkoAheuP71akRjvCIdLORdJMsstYieFMrhDlYSEtseFbtwgaJaeiRHfb3aJtZk4TbsV9959cJrI5MPgS3bvT/s3917/IMG20230330154449.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2537" data-original-width="3917" height="414" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnM1zfbpnXrh_u_w1c30qHyrz_A4yS85wqgbvCapVhQiWloENouTVpCoFaO0-mYf7jawRVte0bVpoLaIkBd1vBa5ViVX1R3CtKuX-9wkoAheuP71akRjvCIdLORdJMsstYieFMrhDlYSEtseFbtwgaJaeiRHfb3aJtZk4TbsV9959cJrI5MPgS3bvT/w640-h414/IMG20230330154449.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">I used another piece of Paddington fabric on the inside zipper pocket with my usual "handmade by" tag on the inside of the pocket.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRw3Cnij6_VfegAdTL2JweGTnsaVglrvZHTpZyHF2YcVaW0-ns082fTuUzRFMC_kyi3okZnFcVb2QkhBEVfXHlIGRsqMlT9EUX0PRuz_4JdDreYWRdM0IiWCkXaDYh6aPSfS2DaDSKkU1A3twHyX2t2JZHoBqU5vSLCRi8JDSlfM4_ARPE0lsDdHA1/s3773/IMG20230330153747.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2745" data-original-width="3773" height="466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRw3Cnij6_VfegAdTL2JweGTnsaVglrvZHTpZyHF2YcVaW0-ns082fTuUzRFMC_kyi3okZnFcVb2QkhBEVfXHlIGRsqMlT9EUX0PRuz_4JdDreYWRdM0IiWCkXaDYh6aPSfS2DaDSKkU1A3twHyX2t2JZHoBqU5vSLCRi8JDSlfM4_ARPE0lsDdHA1/w640-h466/IMG20230330153747.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">And as usual, the "Handmade" metal tag never seems to want to photograph clearly at all, teehee....but it is there. I love the hardware on this bag. The wee hearts are a lovely wee touch to the bag. I'm wondering if some piping around the bag might be a nice touch on the next bags I make in this design? I've never actually added piping to any bags that I have made myself......but I've seen it done in tutorials....there we go again with the over-confidence, teehee. I'm sure I could manage it ok. I have some cording and plenty of the faux leather so I definitely could have a go at making and adding piping myself. And sure, if it doesn't work....there's always my trusty seam ripper to save the day....or as I like to call my seam ripper, "Tempest, my temper tool", lol.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">As I've said on numerous occasions before, when it comes to bag making, the prep work is the bulk of your time. Designing the pattern in itself is a lot of work. Then, cutting out the main fabric, then the lining, all the pockets and then all the interfacing and foam interfacing which then needs to be ironed and glued onto your fabric....phew! That takes up 80% of the work needed for bag making, The actual construction of the bag itself is not terribly complicated to sew together and comes together in what seems to be a much quicker time than all the prep work....or maybe it just seems quicker because the sewing part is definitely the much more enjoyable part for me.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Anywhoodles, this is the bag I came up with inspired by the wonderful bags I mentioned above. I do have another 2 cut out, all ready to go using 2 different fabrics and faux leathers. I am hoping that they will come together pretty quickly and without any unpicking of any kind, teehee. I am manifesting that the 2 new bags will be made up perfectly and without any errors......what are the chances, eh? It is me making them after all, teehee. I've also pondered the idea of adding a recessed zipper closure to the top. But that would require a good bit of rejigging of the pattern to accommodate that, so, maybe that is a project and pattern for another day. I'm also wondering about what name I should give my pattern? Maybe "The Audrey" handbag or "The Hepburn" handbag as it was inspired by the beautiful Audrey Hepburn? Any ideas or suggestions you have would be greatly appreciated as, I feel like my own pattern is going to be a firm favourite of mine and I feel like it deserves a name of it's own. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">That's it from me for now folks, see you in the next one. Toodles Noodles....Lee aka Crafty Loops xx</div><div style="text-align: left;"><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">SHOPPING LIST</div><div style="text-align: justify;">At the time of typing, the items I linked to are available. However, items stock changes all the time and with time marching by, some items I link may no longer be available from that particular seller. However, a quick Google search should help you out if my links are no longer working/available.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Bag pattern - I made it! So, there is no pattern to actually buy - sorry, lol</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00795VCW4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">Teflon non-stick foot</a>, Amazon- for sewing machine. Works great when working with faux leather. This foot works perfectly with my Janome QXL605 sewing machine</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00AXA2W76/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirectFromSmile=1" target="_blank">Jeans Needle</a> - Amazon</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/322954362107?epid=23011031669&hash=item4b31947cfb:g:RvIAAOSwAwFjzpJO" target="_blank">Fabri-tac glue</a> - <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/sewprocrafts" target="_blank">Sewprocrafts</a>, Ebay</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div>Personalised, handmade stamp - <a href="https://www.stampingallday.co.uk/" target="_blank">Stampingallday</a></div><div>5 & 1/2 inch <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/203985823189" target="_blank">Kai Scissors</a> - <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/christiescraft" target="_blank">Christie's Craft Shop</a>, Ebay</div><div><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/331229191181?var=540549516547" target="_blank">Blue Faux Leather</a> Fabric - <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/directhome" target="_blank">Direct Home, Ebay</a></div><div>Paddington Bear Fabric - from a fat quarter bundle, sold by private seller on Ebay</div><div><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/393147893913?var=662331373715" target="_blank">Woven Fusible Interfacing</a> - <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/celloexpress" target="_blank">Celloexpress</a> - Ebay</div><div><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/125306875135?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20220920135554%26meid%3D0157d018e5b2407192fa47ba4f7f5398%26pid%3D101197%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D115709930859%26itm%3D125306875135%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D0%26pg%3D2047675%26algv%3DSimplAMLv9PairwiseWebMskuAspectsV202110NoVariantSeedKnnRecallV1&_trksid=p2047675.c101197.m1850&amdata=cksum%3A1253068751350157d018e5b2407192fa47ba4f7f5398%7Cenc%3AAQAHAAABEK6kjqEQMYM5Aq%252BOhcaIlwco9wYktoCXAP3D6Fo7POUdlJK1eqFqv5Y7huO6nLq7hjqYjs5sEMudJpf20WlRkR6Vhfj1VLdbk%252B3jBQgIbBUmt6LeVw8UykqoXB7pNi1RfZKxcZl%252FtcbCz35poSfxjWsH6csL4kXdwa1f7D0Dooi80VvX%252BillPJ0%252FgZJg9347bYECBgus0tPlDV4SJEQu1abDubsHQJuylPERtRHM43BlvMi6V0aqa5DGLLoz8bub63rYpSLdhsYf4J6VOHL46GRkfiFjL%252BD60mghPt2uyGAhMI%252Bk32E7ErPnGm6T9YlDBs%252BKx51q6P0kWpLyR15CtsXOEpyERXZfsDjyWCo%252BQZvh%7Campid%3APL_CLK%7Cclp%3A2047675" target="_blank">Bosal single sided fusible foam</a> - <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/carogojo" target="_blank">carogojo</a>, Ebay or check out <a href="https://www.craftyloops.com/p/places-i-love-to-shop.html" target="_blank">my page</a> & email Carol directly for orders</div><div><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08424ZBT2?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details" target="_blank">A3 Craft Foam</a> - Amazon (used for extra stability in the bag's base to provide more rigidity & shape)</div><div><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09N31R6RF?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details" target="_blank">Metal Handmade Label</a> - Amazon</div><div><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07GN6LTMW/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirectFromSmile=1" target="_blank">25mm Buckle sliders</a> - Amazon</div><div><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0788QTNMR?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details" target="_blank">Heart shaped purse turnlock</a> - Amazon</div><div><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0BRMVFTFY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">Chicago Screws</a> - Amazon</div><div>No. 3 zippers - from stash but purchased from private seller on Ebay</div><div><br /></div></div></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: center;">If you like my blog and would like to buy me a </span><a href="https://ko-fi.com/craftyloops" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank">coffee</a><span style="text-align: center;">, I have a</span><a href="https://ko-fi.com/craftyloops" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank"> ko-fi page</a><span style="text-align: center;">. 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I have watched so many YouTube videos lately of bag making and wallet making, that I am having dreams in my sleep about them. I watched a tonne of videos on the NCW or, the Necessary Clutch Wallet that everyone and their Grandmother has made, so I thought that I should give it a go too. The <a href="https://emmalinebags.com/products/the-necessary-clutch-wallet-pdf" target="_blank">NCW</a> is Designed by Janelle MacKay from <a href="https://emmalinebags.com/" target="_blank">Emmaline bags</a>. There have been many different iterations of this wallet made by different YouTubers, and I loved the style that <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cE5TijeEjrM&t=1s" target="_blank">Sian from Kittenish Behaviour</a> did with the 2 zipper pockets, rather than just the 1. She also shows how to make the wallet using directional prints, which thoroughly interested me. Full credit to Sian for her incredibly detailed tutorials on this wallet. I couldn't have made it without her videos. An honourable mention also goes to Kassiah, from <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qo81okR7vM" target="_blank">SiahSwag</a> on YouTube too. Her video is terrific as well. And all her bag tutorials are phenomenal. She's a very talented bag maker and her videos are so detailed, she guides you through every step of the bag/purse making process. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnPLi3RxNXJwDySxeLFzZiR_m6MkZjgnM4OHZccjyKaGKyIF0HOFzLTIXWbyPFERNr8ek5inUrmPzs6aGbFXkyRZQ59lA-6kkzkHzjG_bJtAvEVuq8JgSXvyMvSh9VqS79y9vRuXbH3Z8_F8TjjZybYpaJEan4y3ytc074drowJkac9-yrvbgxk7Rx/s3033/IMG20230322110341.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1401" data-original-width="3033" height="296" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnPLi3RxNXJwDySxeLFzZiR_m6MkZjgnM4OHZccjyKaGKyIF0HOFzLTIXWbyPFERNr8ek5inUrmPzs6aGbFXkyRZQ59lA-6kkzkHzjG_bJtAvEVuq8JgSXvyMvSh9VqS79y9vRuXbH3Z8_F8TjjZybYpaJEan4y3ytc074drowJkac9-yrvbgxk7Rx/w640-h296/IMG20230322110341.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">I used this fantastic faux crocodile leatherette fabric (listed below) together with this stunning 100% cotton Moygashel fabric. Now, both these fabrics are extremely thick and excellent quality. And this is where I went very wrong with this project. Not only, did I use 2 very good quality thick fabrics, but I also interfaced some of the cotton fabric pieces (not the pockets). And you know me, I always like to tell you my failures as I don't like to imply that everything I make is perfect the first time (or the 2nd or even 3rd, teehee). These thicker fabrics were all a little too much for my poor wee Janome. It sewed through everything perfectly.......UNTIL.... the final assembly section of adding the zipper pockets to the wallet. With the thickness of all the fabric, leatherette and interfacing, it just would not go under my machine. And my machine was an expensive bit of kit so I assumed that it should be able to handle this final thick bit of sewing. So, little Miss Smarty Pants here decided to cheat physics by dropping the feed-dogs and removing the foot at my needle. That meant I could get my wallet underneath my machine and VERY SLOWLY attempt to sew the final box of stitching. But I couldn't just leave it there.....oh no! The great big eejit that I am, I decided to re-engage the feed-dog in the middle of sewing this way too thick a fabric, in an attempt to help walk my fabric through. BIG MISTAKE!!!!! Oh, I got the wallet's final little box of sewing done alright......BUT.... I jammed my feed-dog teeth down into my machine and couldn't get them engaged again....OH MY GOD THE SHEER PANIC! I thought I had broken a £550 machine because of my own stupidity and stubbornness. BUT....after a panic induced, frantic search on YouTube, I found the solution to re-engaging my feed-dogs and managed to get them back up through my presser plate again (by hand cranking the wheel....they clicked back up into place. I haven't been brave enough to see if they'll drop again......I'll leave that for another day). I nearly had a heart attack there and then.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij3iMJwIGD0jzMaCay88866BKOyCOfN8lmOR1A6F3hBWVpdvH81lbjXpLeda9-ErstkO0cuPxL5FZEVMqE18aXzVe51GjObCOu2tYYaawofY6t7KShwIIt3GuajHq1NlTN7K9I1DeBLBmpU19hyZ_WeeA7LhIgeYaswwxKAl1epLdhTkFza0AZx58h/s4000/IMG20230322110120.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij3iMJwIGD0jzMaCay88866BKOyCOfN8lmOR1A6F3hBWVpdvH81lbjXpLeda9-ErstkO0cuPxL5FZEVMqE18aXzVe51GjObCOu2tYYaawofY6t7KShwIIt3GuajHq1NlTN7K9I1DeBLBmpU19hyZ_WeeA7LhIgeYaswwxKAl1epLdhTkFza0AZx58h/w480-h640/IMG20230322110120.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>In any case, crisis averted....for now until my next disastrous make, teehee. I love the wee heart turn lock that I used. That was my first time using one and as intimidating as it might appear, it is actually very easy to install and such an effective look to the purse. <span style="text-align: left;">I also gave my purse flap a bit more of a pronounced shape and I love how it turned out. </span>The next time I make one of these wallets, I will use less interfacing and thinner cotton too. I might even try an all cotton one to see how it turns out and maybe use a directional print and follow Sian's instructions for doing this . These 2 fabrics are incredible quality and I highly recommend them.....but as a couple in this wallet, well, I'd leave them to the Industrial Machines instead, lol. (Maybe someday I'll be lucky enough to own an Industrial sewing machine. I am manifesting a Janome HD9, version 2 in my future, teehee).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjiBFha05PfjQhe6o5C1qbQMHXOqEY7jTmLbhwsWBiNqa7yZrQ75DoH5rxnN3YRLPErim7wUv-lfKXOZqWO2EMPRJscd41CDSsi9S3rKP0TVYK_YY9lImhSDBte7B4y1Npr_U6EadyXFN0TRzCF5qclhue42pWArC4GdBQk1msBrP2kbdFq21Uyx_K/s3665/IMG20230322110014.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2945" data-original-width="3665" height="514" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjiBFha05PfjQhe6o5C1qbQMHXOqEY7jTmLbhwsWBiNqa7yZrQ75DoH5rxnN3YRLPErim7wUv-lfKXOZqWO2EMPRJscd41CDSsi9S3rKP0TVYK_YY9lImhSDBte7B4y1Npr_U6EadyXFN0TRzCF5qclhue42pWArC4GdBQk1msBrP2kbdFq21Uyx_K/w640-h514/IMG20230322110014.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>It's such a fabulously designed wallet. There are 2 big pockets at the front and back for cash, tonnes of card slot places at the front and back also with room to keep your mobile phone safe inside too.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqHb-KpD9ouUK_Aw66GLjp1EEGyZV4FBf-oPGjGQPfW95nEMHh08H79hsh71ZXHHJbD2slQX4fGnPHP-l1FrSZR6UpF4No3o4mBSrlR9SO6Ipd2bAx19KEq6aLECrmM0xynbbiEbrUDU4eLd1kcCAevDqarHllqVu6JVB7JEpe5Bwy5n9ypxFrX0Vb/s3181/IMG20230322105850.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2489" data-original-width="3181" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqHb-KpD9ouUK_Aw66GLjp1EEGyZV4FBf-oPGjGQPfW95nEMHh08H79hsh71ZXHHJbD2slQX4fGnPHP-l1FrSZR6UpF4No3o4mBSrlR9SO6Ipd2bAx19KEq6aLECrmM0xynbbiEbrUDU4eLd1kcCAevDqarHllqVu6JVB7JEpe5Bwy5n9ypxFrX0Vb/w640-h500/IMG20230322105850.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>The updated design with the 2 zipper pockets rather than just one is a far more favourable design to me. It's a great place to keep loose change secure.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUjVYNFjnNLdNA0rEWNp3Z7PA9zH6C6C6g6QmwX61BtsosPcCPOOdN2lnaRh4Ui5KjZvFvx2SvlVj5LfxHX58PaEv6a10ZeHGknpeIqE751xmPwIH1eZkNSf8eIy0_H1tpgS6THuTNB-qWru_tyOkbaafsyj2TiNc2oBkuwvXzIudybq957xg6lve_/s2893/IMG20230322105753.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2893" data-original-width="2005" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUjVYNFjnNLdNA0rEWNp3Z7PA9zH6C6C6g6QmwX61BtsosPcCPOOdN2lnaRh4Ui5KjZvFvx2SvlVj5LfxHX58PaEv6a10ZeHGknpeIqE751xmPwIH1eZkNSf8eIy0_H1tpgS6THuTNB-qWru_tyOkbaafsyj2TiNc2oBkuwvXzIudybq957xg6lve_/w444-h640/IMG20230322105753.jpg" width="444" /></a></div>The side profile might look a wee bit thick here, but I literally had just finished adding the Chicago screws into the folds (there was no way my machine would sew down these seams, so Chicago screws it was). So the purse needs time to mould to it's new shape. I'm chuffed to pieces with it and will be making many more of these type of wallets....with fabrics that I know will go through my machine, lol. I promise, I will never disrespect my sewing machine again, teehee. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">That's it from me for now folks. See you on the next one. Toodles Noodles...Lee aka Crafty Loops xx</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;">SHOPPING LIST</div><div style="text-align: justify;">At the time of typing, the items I linked to are available. However, items stock changes all the time and with time marching by, some items I link may no longer be available from that particular seller. However, a quick Google search should help you out if my links are no longer working/available.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://emmalinebags.com/products/the-necessary-clutch-wallet-pdf" target="_blank">NCW pattern</a> - Janelle MacKay, <a href="https://emmalinebags.com/" target="_blank">Emmaline Bags</a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00795VCW4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">Teflon non-stick foot</a>, Amazon- for sewing machine. Works great when working with faux leather. This foot works perfectly with my Janome QXL605 sewing machine</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00AXA2W76/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirectFromSmile=1" target="_blank">Jeans Needle</a> - Amazon</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div>Personalised, handmade stamp - <a href="https://www.stampingallday.co.uk/" target="_blank">Stampingallday</a></div><div>5& 1/2 inch <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/203985823189" target="_blank">Kai Scissors</a> - <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/christiescraft" target="_blank">Christie's Craft Shop</a>, Ebay</div><div><a href="https://www.dragonflycreations.shop/product-page/crocodile-leatherette" target="_blank">Faux crocodile Leatherette</a> - <a href="https://www.dragonflycreations.shop/" target="_blank">Dragonfly Creations</a></div><div><a href="https://www.moygashel.com/" target="_blank">Moygashel Fabric</a> - Jeff Banks, Port of call fabric, Moygashel purchased from Private seller on Ebay</div><div><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/393147893913?var=662331373715" target="_blank">Woven Fusible Interfacing</a> - <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/celloexpress" target="_blank">Celloexpress</a> - Ebay</div><div><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0788QTNMR?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details" target="_blank">Heart shaped purse turnlock</a> - Amazon</div><div><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0BRMVFTFY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">Chicago Screws</a> - Amazon</div><div>2, No. 3 zippers - from stash but purchased from private seller on Ebay</div><div><br /></div></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: center;">If you like my blog and would like to buy me a </span><a href="https://ko-fi.com/craftyloops" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank">coffee</a><span style="text-align: center;">, I have a</span><a href="https://ko-fi.com/craftyloops" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank"> ko-fi page</a><span style="text-align: center;">. 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I am back again with another Blue Calla Pattern Bag. This time I thought I would try my hand at making a laptop bag. Early last Summer, my brother, Jamie (or Miwadi, as I affectionately call him) asked me could I make him a laptop bag for work. Being pretty new to bag making (and this is still the case today, teehee), I wasn't terribly confident about this request as I just didn't know where to begin or if there was even a pattern available on the world wide web for this type of bag. However, at that stage, he did say that if I wanted to forget about the laptop bag and make his son, Alfie, a </span><a href="https://www.craftyloops.com/2022/11/handmade-buzz-lightyear-backpackrucksack.html" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">Buzz Lightyear Backpack</a><span style="text-align: left;">, he'd go with that instead. So, of course I made Alfie the</span><a href="https://www.craftyloops.com/2022/11/handmade-buzz-lightyear-backpackrucksack.html" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank"> backpack</a><span style="text-align: left;"> as I had already made a few of those in the past. But, I felt kinda bad that I didn't make Miwadi the laptop bag all because I wasn't confident enough to try to make one. Well, fast forward to now.....I wouldn't say I am any more confident in my abilities to make a laptop bag, but here one is anyway, teehee. I saw that Celine from </span><a href="https://bluecallapatterns.com/" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">Blue Calla Patterns</a><span style="text-align: left;"> had designed and made a series of YouTube tutorials for her </span><a href="https://bluecallapatterns.com/products/lupin-laptop-bag-pdf-sewing-pattern?_pos=1&_sid=524a556eb&_ss=r" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">Lupin Laptop bag. </a><span style="text-align: left;"> So, as per my usual, overinflated level of confidence, I watched the</span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2z8KC3ucVc0&t=4s" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank"> video series</a><span style="text-align: left;"> and immediately declared "I can make that no problem"....teehee. Now, there is a lot of cutting and ironing of SO MUCH interfacing in this bag, that the prep work took up 80% of the making of this project. The actual sewing of this bag is pretty straight forward, particularly if you take your time and follow Celine's steps exactly. The bag isn't actually that complicated to make. But, oh my giddy aunt, did I want to cry at all the cutting, ironing and interfacing, lol. But, now that I have made one, I would probably be a bit more confident and quicker the next time I make one. Just be aware though, that it is fabric and interfacing heavy, so it can rack up the price of this type of bag, if you plan on selling the ones you make. Particularly, as interfacing is pretty expensive stuff here in Northern Ireland & the UK.</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn_WJxRSk60rOR8kTl22mc2vpvwO-gUZg29Kvcwc0GssXhSbgK63nwwoN1Tq_ysLv2VbVNG-6HzvWr7_9-QIG-s6CiJ-PL0BSOIszyvVFx2utFJJyeQaZzdAFYiBug8nuigMU8a7rUtAYxdO2PrRkdD5261_Gmk3B_s5IwI5HqOYZJAY0n_U8vgKkw/s3677/IMG20230313130209.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2977" data-original-width="3677" height="518" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn_WJxRSk60rOR8kTl22mc2vpvwO-gUZg29Kvcwc0GssXhSbgK63nwwoN1Tq_ysLv2VbVNG-6HzvWr7_9-QIG-s6CiJ-PL0BSOIszyvVFx2utFJJyeQaZzdAFYiBug8nuigMU8a7rUtAYxdO2PrRkdD5261_Gmk3B_s5IwI5HqOYZJAY0n_U8vgKkw/w640-h518/IMG20230313130209.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Anywhoodles, here is the completed laptop, finally! My brother may be 34 years old but, he loves Super Mario. So I thought this fabric was perfect for him. Details of where I bought this fabric is below in my shopping list. I did say to him that if he didn't want a Super Mario laptop bag to bring into work meetings, that I would make him a more grown up version if he wants. But he said he'd use it as a power play, lol....He said he'd go into meetings and everyone would think he's all soft with his Mario bag and then he'd hit them with the tough negotiating...teehee.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1d5-DRB-PnpKW9cDa7f9mYAej1l_ZxqIAPl9pDuURBqL4t7VDnRvb2ESXo8Tn8NSvp6ZTM0lUUuzlgP21MG0zpPb7b6AYkduUZP3rIBIFMARFOcbqY7FFvrsjcU4EMpjQHRqR8lT3xk1W5SG2yTq3JojI16T4D_4qN6CiUm3P0uWA1lcE5tQqPmGR/s3682/IMG20230313122541.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2412" data-original-width="3682" height="420" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1d5-DRB-PnpKW9cDa7f9mYAej1l_ZxqIAPl9pDuURBqL4t7VDnRvb2ESXo8Tn8NSvp6ZTM0lUUuzlgP21MG0zpPb7b6AYkduUZP3rIBIFMARFOcbqY7FFvrsjcU4EMpjQHRqR8lT3xk1W5SG2yTq3JojI16T4D_4qN6CiUm3P0uWA1lcE5tQqPmGR/w640-h420/IMG20230313122541.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>The bag has a double zip closure for added security and is full to the brim with storage of all kinds<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaaictDX5xTE4qvImAJ4PRLnRQvVIocRCtVyf0jR9nnkioaw1WC36MjWsxtqALpWMHCG3TbWjRJJC-4Dq2WzQTkXaKh55neJzdiTFmT-W4gubJqfngDVrlzD4a0sGYinV9V_TpZOjjh0P0Gl_cnQyvyYc76c5YLHIiBiV6eviFuZ0_AI8EVXfTh2q7/s4000/IMG20230313122627.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaaictDX5xTE4qvImAJ4PRLnRQvVIocRCtVyf0jR9nnkioaw1WC36MjWsxtqALpWMHCG3TbWjRJJC-4Dq2WzQTkXaKh55neJzdiTFmT-W4gubJqfngDVrlzD4a0sGYinV9V_TpZOjjh0P0Gl_cnQyvyYc76c5YLHIiBiV6eviFuZ0_AI8EVXfTh2q7/w640-h480/IMG20230313122627.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>At the front of the bag, there is a massive big pocket secured with a magnetic snap<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7ezpwNk9UxCOq6V4w4YxDT2CCF0tWps2RTkTdNJShJPrYkq5Sga0zlOFtsmsocE7THHi6Ri6ZiE1PTBNsSiRUbVVN64ot8VQq4LHQ6c-Rbyb-78N2pColHcFiMPDn52_RV53R7knC9GfBEQzbOri_6jJA2erjIcdn7aAW21eIRFkR2YOoE8EJAmXB/s3959/IMG20230313122637.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2933" data-original-width="3959" height="474" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7ezpwNk9UxCOq6V4w4YxDT2CCF0tWps2RTkTdNJShJPrYkq5Sga0zlOFtsmsocE7THHi6Ri6ZiE1PTBNsSiRUbVVN64ot8VQq4LHQ6c-Rbyb-78N2pColHcFiMPDn52_RV53R7knC9GfBEQzbOri_6jJA2erjIcdn7aAW21eIRFkR2YOoE8EJAmXB/w640-h474/IMG20230313122637.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>The back of the bag is similar but has even more storage<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPtLfoWm2JnY0dIX349I6maUP998DEjaY2wvTIkZsnHpJJhg9lqHFvkHVrXDJdmcUKaWCxwgUBSZoZPASpbMvtLdpHOIBaystGtqdggXiQvsdip0IrlgW6DGMuHKmZZUwnnkTi3UrmjEsITkPvpcMnWXBWHGbe-wQn6BWAslodrHni5j9R4Jqfnw_t/s4000/IMG20230313122642.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPtLfoWm2JnY0dIX349I6maUP998DEjaY2wvTIkZsnHpJJhg9lqHFvkHVrXDJdmcUKaWCxwgUBSZoZPASpbMvtLdpHOIBaystGtqdggXiQvsdip0IrlgW6DGMuHKmZZUwnnkTi3UrmjEsITkPvpcMnWXBWHGbe-wQn6BWAslodrHni5j9R4Jqfnw_t/w640-h480/IMG20230313122642.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>With another large pocket with a magnetic snap, and...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq5EPMnmy3UrPDl_ZCyPDKDHnNSe3XWSyi2QIHQFBW9wXnaOT_ykfNkGm0lA6llP7EDsh6tW2Aw7R9iFx_i1_BfHO_QQHKWJLKlzIKv4Cgb26iQKG_IuM8seqW5k_1t8Yl9p_C7W4EF0T69Yf6YOAAqELrTeGaxQlg_WMAdQbm_bZ7S2BlHK5bpfx1/s4000/IMG20230313122657.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq5EPMnmy3UrPDl_ZCyPDKDHnNSe3XWSyi2QIHQFBW9wXnaOT_ykfNkGm0lA6llP7EDsh6tW2Aw7R9iFx_i1_BfHO_QQHKWJLKlzIKv4Cgb26iQKG_IuM8seqW5k_1t8Yl9p_C7W4EF0T69Yf6YOAAqELrTeGaxQlg_WMAdQbm_bZ7S2BlHK5bpfx1/w640-h480/IMG20230313122657.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>A very large zipper pocket for more storage. <span style="text-align: justify;">I used Agnes' luscious black & White cotton striped fabric in the pockets. All items used are linked below in my shopping list. </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFw5BZZSTTPDXb9EGUdShgoLD42JuGR_ppwzCAgA5WGjiLdR-_Dt0c7fengYz8Gn96UbHwNlRF-EQrZuxt-BkxqNN5aixZdFkZ6eKyWBiFkyPGt3mN8IQ0rLZ6lO2OZ4QO6JOvXMJ0PQW-NFBngNF7jn52vcKhvJowwN7Lb1yRRhagQYwDsQUNTrYh/s4000/IMG20230313125952.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFw5BZZSTTPDXb9EGUdShgoLD42JuGR_ppwzCAgA5WGjiLdR-_Dt0c7fengYz8Gn96UbHwNlRF-EQrZuxt-BkxqNN5aixZdFkZ6eKyWBiFkyPGt3mN8IQ0rLZ6lO2OZ4QO6JOvXMJ0PQW-NFBngNF7jn52vcKhvJowwN7Lb1yRRhagQYwDsQUNTrYh/w640-h480/IMG20230313125952.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>There is so much space and storage on the inside of the bag too. <span style="text-align: justify;">I used a complimentary "gaming" themed fabric for the inside of the bag. </span><span style="text-align: justify;">This side of the bag has a big zipper pocket along with 3 expandable pockets which is ideal for your laptop charger, mobile phone, headphones etc. Everything you ever need for work will fit in this bag. Plus the main body of the bag is perfect for files and work papers. This would also be perfect for University too as you could have your laptop and books in it.</span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeHX7kRPcZqnlkDsufCYKeRjKyKIrcUYVkIdjVtXbWXC_KSUrCu245IrdZYU4EWYZBi6JMYl65-_kqG0JubbdwfVDba5QLWTK8v0eP7ebUVN7yF5kjDVjkvJ2A_71fULezs6i6jkMx_9cWDyYHMWrFYtyJ93kAeyzHOVpYEVkUbbQK8Hrl_sjgQ19-/s3750/IMG20230313130003.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2545" data-original-width="3750" height="434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeHX7kRPcZqnlkDsufCYKeRjKyKIrcUYVkIdjVtXbWXC_KSUrCu245IrdZYU4EWYZBi6JMYl65-_kqG0JubbdwfVDba5QLWTK8v0eP7ebUVN7yF5kjDVjkvJ2A_71fULezs6i6jkMx_9cWDyYHMWrFYtyJ93kAeyzHOVpYEVkUbbQK8Hrl_sjgQ19-/w640-h434/IMG20230313130003.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>On the opposite side of the bag we have the laptop storage section <span style="text-align: justify;">which has extra foam padding to keep your laptop extra safe. The little flap has velcro to keep your laptop nice and secure.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCNevGkaO0fGOGyKwp1SzkDBkf0EFmaJvCAhkaCuzXIW0m3N8jRlVuyA8TcqXlQVGKub5w9LFB6E5nDy7iC3MbLqDrhgT7yJNaMe-s0GYesV3FlZhX3VkjS0gRbemgDEwzljgYjn7Cr8ahNi-xjHzNtgQ7DE26cUYWzwyrCvDCuNCNZ6yBkKUdk9_T/s3797/IMG20230313130020.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2849" data-original-width="3797" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCNevGkaO0fGOGyKwp1SzkDBkf0EFmaJvCAhkaCuzXIW0m3N8jRlVuyA8TcqXlQVGKub5w9LFB6E5nDy7iC3MbLqDrhgT7yJNaMe-s0GYesV3FlZhX3VkjS0gRbemgDEwzljgYjn7Cr8ahNi-xjHzNtgQ7DE26cUYWzwyrCvDCuNCNZ6yBkKUdk9_T/w640-h480/IMG20230313130020.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Look at all that space for your laptop or tablet! This bag will comfortably fit a 15" laptop and accessories with plenty more storage throughout.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO7UFZ4ePxr0FzzXLGAzP8titEF4drgrLEbo8gxvCIrUEKnn01vuT0pyjoiQjuSMB9NYy8rdmdbe_Yx9bbLzedONe6q_s4v5Ug9hjyAWi5uJHZAYZI2wZ8j5MiSLYkBFhXKGspXs7zGkZi8F_8Iu8t-LCtJqhtGwKiv3RLGluild59WujGdtNJLkT-/s3461/IMG20230313130323.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3461" data-original-width="2265" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO7UFZ4ePxr0FzzXLGAzP8titEF4drgrLEbo8gxvCIrUEKnn01vuT0pyjoiQjuSMB9NYy8rdmdbe_Yx9bbLzedONe6q_s4v5Ug9hjyAWi5uJHZAYZI2wZ8j5MiSLYkBFhXKGspXs7zGkZi8F_8Iu8t-LCtJqhtGwKiv3RLGluild59WujGdtNJLkT-/w418-h640/IMG20230313130323.jpg" width="418" /></a></div>I used black faux leather to compliment the fabric and to make the gusset section as durable as possible. I added some Chicago screws to the strap connectors just for added stability as you want it to be strong to hold the weight of a laptop, charger etc.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn_WJxRSk60rOR8kTl22mc2vpvwO-gUZg29Kvcwc0GssXhSbgK63nwwoN1Tq_ysLv2VbVNG-6HzvWr7_9-QIG-s6CiJ-PL0BSOIszyvVFx2utFJJyeQaZzdAFYiBug8nuigMU8a7rUtAYxdO2PrRkdD5261_Gmk3B_s5IwI5HqOYZJAY0n_U8vgKkw/s3677/IMG20230313130209.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2977" data-original-width="3677" height="518" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn_WJxRSk60rOR8kTl22mc2vpvwO-gUZg29Kvcwc0GssXhSbgK63nwwoN1Tq_ysLv2VbVNG-6HzvWr7_9-QIG-s6CiJ-PL0BSOIszyvVFx2utFJJyeQaZzdAFYiBug8nuigMU8a7rUtAYxdO2PrRkdD5261_Gmk3B_s5IwI5HqOYZJAY0n_U8vgKkw/w640-h518/IMG20230313130209.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">And on the front, I added my wee "Handmade" tag as per usual. The bag has the 2 short carry handles along with an adjustable crossbody strap. This was the part of the pattern that I deviated slightly from. Celine says to use 1.5 inch webbing for this bag. I only had 1 inch webbing, so I went with that and adjusted the pattern accordingly. So, the part of the pattern that calls for a 3 inch strap connector panel, I made mine a 2 inch wide piece instead. So, once it was folded and sewn, it made a 1 inch strap connector. I also used 1 inch hardware too, rather than the 1.5 inch hardware that Celine suggests. It still turned out great and I don't think that that half of an inch is really missed on the bag.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Now that I have made this one, I would definitely make another one of these bags if any of my ones wanted one. I definitely would feel much more confident about making another one....even if I would dread all the ironing of interfacing, teehee. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">That's it from me for now, Folks. Toodles Noodles ......Lee aka Crafty Loops xx</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;">SHOPPING LIST</div><div style="text-align: justify;">At the time of typing, the items I linked to are available. However, items stock changes all the time and with time marching by, some items I link may no longer be available from that particular seller. However, a quick Google search should help you out if my links are no longer working/available.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://bluecallapatterns.com/products/lupin-laptop-bag-pdf-sewing-pattern?_pos=1&_sid=c8a547d92&_ss=r" target="_blank">Lupin Laptop Pattern</a> - Blue Calla Patterns</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/185075538861?var=693093524627" target="_blank">Super Mario Fabric</a> - <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/victorialuv2qlt" target="_blank">Victoria_luv2qlt</a>, Ebay</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284870218642?var=586615606707" target="_blank">Gamer's Fabric</a> - <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/thecheapshoptiptree" target="_blank">The Cheap Shop, Tiptree</a> - Ebay</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/233817969962?var=533542127157" target="_blank">Mario & Luigi Keyrings</a> - <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/accessorizeitgiftshop" target="_blank">Accessorize It Gift Shop</a> - Ebay</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/253712811167?hash=item3b1276449f:g:DNEAAOSwDw9bMlAk" target="_blank">Black & White</a> Stripe Fabric - Agnes at <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/fabricco" target="_blank">Fabricco</a>, Ebay</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/331229191181" target="_blank">Black Faux Leather</a> - <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/directhome" target="_blank">Direct Home</a>, Ebay</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/125306875135?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20220920135554%26meid%3D0157d018e5b2407192fa47ba4f7f5398%26pid%3D101197%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D115709930859%26itm%3D125306875135%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D0%26pg%3D2047675%26algv%3DSimplAMLv9PairwiseWebMskuAspectsV202110NoVariantSeedKnnRecallV1&_trksid=p2047675.c101197.m1850&amdata=cksum%3A1253068751350157d018e5b2407192fa47ba4f7f5398%7Cenc%3AAQAHAAABEK6kjqEQMYM5Aq%252BOhcaIlwco9wYktoCXAP3D6Fo7POUdlJK1eqFqv5Y7huO6nLq7hjqYjs5sEMudJpf20WlRkR6Vhfj1VLdbk%252B3jBQgIbBUmt6LeVw8UykqoXB7pNi1RfZKxcZl%252FtcbCz35poSfxjWsH6csL4kXdwa1f7D0Dooi80VvX%252BillPJ0%252FgZJg9347bYECBgus0tPlDV4SJEQu1abDubsHQJuylPERtRHM43BlvMi6V0aqa5DGLLoz8bub63rYpSLdhsYf4J6VOHL46GRkfiFjL%252BD60mghPt2uyGAhMI%252Bk32E7ErPnGm6T9YlDBs%252BKx51q6P0kWpLyR15CtsXOEpyERXZfsDjyWCo%252BQZvh%7Campid%3APL_CLK%7Cclp%3A2047675" target="_blank">Bosal single sided fusible foam</a> - <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/carogojo" target="_blank">carogojo,</a> Ebay or check out my<a href="https://www.craftyloops.com/p/places-i-love-to-shop.html" target="_blank"> page</a> & email Carol directly for orders</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/254976352300?var=554876336693" target="_blank">No. 5 </a>continuous zip tape & pulls - <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/laing317?_trksid=p2047675.m3561.l2559" target="_blank">Liang317</a>, Ebay</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09N31R6RF?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details" target="_blank">Metal Handmade Label</a> - Amazon</div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00795VCW4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">Teflon non-stick foot</a>, Amazon- for sewing machine. Works great when working with faux leather. This foot works perfectly with my Janome QXL605 sewing machine</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/393147893913?var=662331373715" target="_blank">Woven Fusible Interfacing</a> - <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/celloexpress" target="_blank">Celloexpress</a> - Ebay</div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00AXA2W76/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirectFromSmile=1" target="_blank">Jeans Needle</a> - Amazon</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07GN6LTMW/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirectFromSmile=1" target="_blank">25mm Buckle sliders</a> - Amazon</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Personalised, handmade stamp - <a href="https://www.stampingallday.co.uk/" target="_blank">Stampingallday</a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">5& 1/2 inch <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/203985823189" target="_blank">Kai Scissors</a> - <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/christiescraft" target="_blank">Christie's Craft Shop</a>, Ebay</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201699104189?var=501484882614" target="_blank">25mm Polypropylene Webbing</a> - <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/christiescraft" target="_blank">Christie's Craft Shop</a>, Ebay</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: center;">If you like my blog and would like to buy me a </span><a href="https://ko-fi.com/craftyloops" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank">coffee</a><span style="text-align: center;">, I have a</span><a href="https://ko-fi.com/craftyloops" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank"> ko-fi page</a><span style="text-align: center;">. 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I realise that my blog may look like it's turning into a bag making blog, but I promise it isn't.....I'm going through a phase, teehee. Maybe I should maybe think about making another blog for just my sewing projects. But, I suppose, this is a crafting blog and I never like to stick to one thing only. I like to learn tonnes of different crafts, it keeps things interesting.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidlA7XW0MR5X4Uo-Js2akPBZnOC2ed9ZSqhVtKHl6Rzl7vQ7SJp5TuPtPup4frXJjxMfpZhB38wherItCagZvIbTI9HNcCgQRa-akCRVbRdLQqxTH1bRHC1e2gTyyQ9t_fFAjAU1YiEU81FEggcdE381ir8bXZC7Vrro4DjV5UnNLrqiny00yXV4Tc/s3685/IMG20230213172255.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2965" data-original-width="3685" height="514" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidlA7XW0MR5X4Uo-Js2akPBZnOC2ed9ZSqhVtKHl6Rzl7vQ7SJp5TuPtPup4frXJjxMfpZhB38wherItCagZvIbTI9HNcCgQRa-akCRVbRdLQqxTH1bRHC1e2gTyyQ9t_fFAjAU1YiEU81FEggcdE381ir8bXZC7Vrro4DjV5UnNLrqiny00yXV4Tc/w640-h514/IMG20230213172255.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Anyway, I told you that I was making another one of the <a href="https://bluecallapatterns.com/collections/sewing-patterns" target="_blank">Blue Calla Patterns</a> <a href="https://bluecallapatterns.com/collections/sewing-patterns/products/the-boronia-bowler-bag-pdf-sewing-pattern-25-off-release-price" target="_blank">Boronia Bags</a>. I am a big Tim Burton fan and as soon as I saw this <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265510194151?var=565315887552" target="_blank">Tim Burton</a> characters fabric on <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/craftjam" target="_blank">Craftyjam</a> on Ebay, I knew I had to make a handbag from it. Looks like the whole gang is here on this fabric, lol. And the Boronia pattern is perfect because you actually don't need a massive length of the main body fabric at all. I only bought a 1/2 metre and I got all the pattern pieces needed with some to spare. So, I didn't mind spending a wee bit more than I usually do, on this fabric. Plus, it's 100% cotton and so unusual. I knew I had to buy it as this type of fabric is pretty rare to find in the UK.....that's my excuse, and I'm sticking to it, lol. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg53nLbVjXUBXRvfThswwMvpGvWJsLFchMVN4ahVkM35nTI47T0qLYGDBgLJ6y6FXTOcWXsTt4mzHIeS_fMlQN7Z_0TRJq8nl8mUKbvb0Q59wEqexHCwB9Om-aXUa0M3GK3E1RSaishls9-r3LPOT3Bfgops2RTP4D0fV7CZHj7Y0nx1iCoVrzLoAAv/s2629/IMG20230213172517.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2465" data-original-width="2629" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg53nLbVjXUBXRvfThswwMvpGvWJsLFchMVN4ahVkM35nTI47T0qLYGDBgLJ6y6FXTOcWXsTt4mzHIeS_fMlQN7Z_0TRJq8nl8mUKbvb0Q59wEqexHCwB9Om-aXUa0M3GK3E1RSaishls9-r3LPOT3Bfgops2RTP4D0fV7CZHj7Y0nx1iCoVrzLoAAv/w640-h600/IMG20230213172517.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">And when I saw this perfect <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/253712811167?var=552974803729" target="_blank">black & white fabric</a> from the lovely Agnes over at <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/fabricco" target="_blank">Fabricco</a> on Ebay, I instantly knew it would be perfect for the inside of the bag. If that doesn't scream Tim Burton, I don't know what does. I feel like Beetlejuice is gonna pop out of this bag at any moment, teehee. This fabric is 100% cotton too (not a polycotton blend) so it was a complete dream to work with. Lovely and thick and soft. Perfect for this bag. Plus, Agnes is local to me in Northern Ireland too. I always love to support local businesses when I can. I'm really starting to see the benefits of working with really good quality fabrics. When I started sewing, I thought any old cotton blend fabric at the cheapest price would do for just about any project. But definitely as time has gone on and I've worked with better fabrics, I am really seeing what spending just a wee bit more on quality fabrics does for your projects. Not that anything I buy is that terribly expensive anyway...your woman here likes a bargain like the best of us. But there is a lot to be said about buying better quality products to make your projects with. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu47JLWvzUpzWXiHnHQBTiSh7rLSELTDlzZ2JrtDuef-ph96Bu7itVrZeEQrSSUq_efvYi40QbDG18N7I8qFGl4fzfi7Daog-bmjJrKb8Z7bJKmWXk7j-g5zVMyW_PGnyW0NvmXLc2eaHw87iUjIM8ij4ZLikBj-dCiALZwbZPhR1SFYIQcXHcLk3K/s3061/IMG20230213172212.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3061" data-original-width="2185" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu47JLWvzUpzWXiHnHQBTiSh7rLSELTDlzZ2JrtDuef-ph96Bu7itVrZeEQrSSUq_efvYi40QbDG18N7I8qFGl4fzfi7Daog-bmjJrKb8Z7bJKmWXk7j-g5zVMyW_PGnyW0NvmXLc2eaHw87iUjIM8ij4ZLikBj-dCiALZwbZPhR1SFYIQcXHcLk3K/w456-h640/IMG20230213172212.jpg" width="456" /></a></div>And I actually managed to use the proper sized No. 5 Zipper tape this time on this bag. It made such a difference when putting the bag together. Much easier than pfaffing about like I did with the last 2 bags (Bag <a href="https://www.craftyloops.com/2023/01/handmade-bowler-style-handbagpurse.html" target="_blank">1</a> &<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/preview/5440150242845640704/3966312713595364454" target="_blank"> 2</a>), trying to make a size 3 zipper tape wide enough to fit the bag, lol. And definitely use your zipper foot when adding the zip in too, it's such a big help.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhChA1GNGXm5KOIOCa8381oBde27oVIT6Ilfg4MCYa2fdqNpeysCr-O1LBxBbu6laCMp8z016U5fMJYxEdf_ZYkaFW2iMDaNI8ACtEoB6nknUhSsSATdtsIaC_-l_VQvHlDnKw000bdOosp0irB2ixaKQ0lQFmZ_P6rjWtP92vPbW0FEa8Ez0Pbelrw/s1949/IMG20230213172650.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1949" data-original-width="1833" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhChA1GNGXm5KOIOCa8381oBde27oVIT6Ilfg4MCYa2fdqNpeysCr-O1LBxBbu6laCMp8z016U5fMJYxEdf_ZYkaFW2iMDaNI8ACtEoB6nknUhSsSATdtsIaC_-l_VQvHlDnKw000bdOosp0irB2ixaKQ0lQFmZ_P6rjWtP92vPbW0FEa8Ez0Pbelrw/w602-h640/IMG20230213172650.jpg" width="602" /></a></div>I just love how this bag opens out with the double zip and how wide it opens. And I used the outside fabric on the divided slip pockets. My phone slips perfectly in there with room on the other pocket to add a few pens, lipstick etc. And look at that base! I even managed to align my stripes up pretty well. They aren't perfectly perfect but they are pretty damn close....we'll just say it's another "Leeism" and leave it at that, lol.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZX4Pm0gwu02WjdEBOVkGI-fCqaSsUOTFPq4ub4Y_EOafZlicnkZ0n-XztbX2crwDJDSHTVbdbr1jooZhFspwveo8mx0fZXQI-2V_xfI6Fb6FSII6REwj1ql6Q-nnpTJvP7uJcjZh7KUnxXp85FKL-94eocLY_6yQYoMHEP0zue892wRbArHV9pYEd/s3234/IMG20230213172548.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2705" data-original-width="3234" height="536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZX4Pm0gwu02WjdEBOVkGI-fCqaSsUOTFPq4ub4Y_EOafZlicnkZ0n-XztbX2crwDJDSHTVbdbr1jooZhFspwveo8mx0fZXQI-2V_xfI6Fb6FSII6REwj1ql6Q-nnpTJvP7uJcjZh7KUnxXp85FKL-94eocLY_6yQYoMHEP0zue892wRbArHV9pYEd/w640-h536/IMG20230213172548.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Of course, I added a zip pocket to the inside of the bag and I used the outer fabric again as the inside pocket fabric plus I added my wee <a href="https://www.stampingallday.co.uk/" target="_blank">handmade stamp</a> label. I just use archival ink and stamp my personal stamp onto some natural or white cotton fabric. Once the ink is dry, I give it a quick wee iron just to help seal the ink into the fabric. I leave plenty of room to double it up and sew around it to make it into a little rectangle label with all my details on it. Just a note though, I add the zipper pocket differently from the pattern. I add it the way <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@debbieshore" target="_blank">Debbie Shore</a> shows on all her bag tutorials. It uses less fabric and interfacing and I think it is a much easier way of adding the zip pocket. But this is just my opinion. You add yours any way you like.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP5m0CRR4QwsYRbxKLf15LGRmDlCh2mBL5IhYzPPGXAL06EUhU094Hfw6WDauq5xFGJKPYLfavuddxGUisqukgpj9Y-xJoP7k8tbo4_aMenGhbEEfDxoIcyGT4svgxNlWcEce-EIDGs9p1vArdgn2I9aF-dkK_e4yb8me8EN59KCgAOi6s0-6HKJ_W/s2697/IMG20230213172509.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2665" data-original-width="2697" height="632" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP5m0CRR4QwsYRbxKLf15LGRmDlCh2mBL5IhYzPPGXAL06EUhU094Hfw6WDauq5xFGJKPYLfavuddxGUisqukgpj9Y-xJoP7k8tbo4_aMenGhbEEfDxoIcyGT4svgxNlWcEce-EIDGs9p1vArdgn2I9aF-dkK_e4yb8me8EN59KCgAOi6s0-6HKJ_W/w640-h632/IMG20230213172509.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The side gussets have the outside and inside fabric on either side. When working with faux leather or vinyl, please get yourself a<a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00795VCW4?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details" target="_blank"> teflon, non-stick</a> foot for your sewing machine. You will not believe how much it will help you with using this type of material. When I didn't use it, I really struggled with the faux leather. So 100%, buy a teflon, non-stick foot for your machine. I purchased just a generic one from Amazon (listed below) and it only cost me a few Pounds but it saved me a whole lot of hassle and bad language....trust me, lol.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidn_aPelDW0MDIrIm-E-58v_AWHcv3-F2vnm50g42rfRe4X1UUFccsG2gDD4fJDr9q3VzOpJNtRSQHfspS-86wmItws9jn76qmpZWBab_EPZbe2eEQdbUh7B36bF0895Fox60WJBwygfIZfDAY-PdK9LhHjVqHNqu3pDvyK4HEQUy6nDWnZxfcxc5e/s3321/IMG20230213172851.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3321" data-original-width="2785" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidn_aPelDW0MDIrIm-E-58v_AWHcv3-F2vnm50g42rfRe4X1UUFccsG2gDD4fJDr9q3VzOpJNtRSQHfspS-86wmItws9jn76qmpZWBab_EPZbe2eEQdbUh7B36bF0895Fox60WJBwygfIZfDAY-PdK9LhHjVqHNqu3pDvyK4HEQUy6nDWnZxfcxc5e/w536-h640/IMG20230213172851.jpg" width="536" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">.Just be aware that when you cut your pattern, the faux leather is left with the raw edges exposed on this bag. So, along the front and top sides of the bag, you need to ensure you cut your faux leather perfectly, as per the pattern. Any frayed or dodgy cutting will be apparent on your bag. My faux leather has a greyish backing on it and I didn't want that to be seen along the edges of my leather. So, I took a black sharpie marker and just went along the raw edges of the parts of the fabric that would be visible. That way it looked uniform in colour and the grey raw edges wouldn't be apparent. I know you can buy leather edging paint to do this but it can be pretty expensive and why spend precious money when a sharpie does the same job, lol. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">And that's another project....in the bag........ughh! I'm sorry, that was terrible, teehee. I thoroughly enjoyed making this bag. And I can't wait to use it out somewhere. I am not sure what I'll be up to next. I kind of have an idea of something I want to try next but it's a biggish enough project and as I've never made it before, it may take me a while to do it. Although, it seems like everything I've been making lately has been pretty much a first time. That's the joys with learning to sew new things...it's new every time, lol.</span></div><div>Toodles Noodles....Lee aka Crafty Loops xx<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">SHOPPING LIST</div><div style="text-align: left;"><div><div>At the time of typing, the items I linked to are available. However, items stock changes all the time and with time marching by, some items I link may no longer be available from that particular seller. However, a quick Google search should help you out if my links are no longer working/available.</div><div> </div><div>5& 1/2 inch <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/203985823189" target="_blank">Kai Scissors</a> - Ebay (These are the best scissors I have ever used in my life. They may be small but they can cut through anything....including my finger....ask me how I know....oops!)</div><div>Monochrome, <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/253712811167?hash=item3b1276449f:g:DNEAAOSwDw9bMlAk" target="_blank">black & white</a> fabric100% Cotton - <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/fabricco" target="_blank">Fabricco, Ebay</a></div><div><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265510194151?var=565315887552" target="_blank">Tim Burton Fabric</a> 100% cotton- <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/craftjam" target="_blank">CraftJam, Ebay</a> or <a href="http://craftjam.co.uk" target="_blank">Craftjam website</a></div><div><a href="https://bluecallapatterns.com/collections/sewing-patterns/products/the-boronia-bowler-bag-pdf-sewing-pattern-25-off-release-price" target="_blank">The Boronia Bowler</a> bag pattern from <a href="https://bluecallapatterns.com/" target="_blank">Blue Calla Patterns</a></div><div><div><div><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/331229191181" target="_blank">Faux Leather</a>, black - Ebay</div><div><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09N31R6RF?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details" target="_blank">Metal Handmade label</a> - Amazon</div><div><a href="https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00AXA2W76/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">Jeans Needles</a> - Amazon</div><div><a href="https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07GN6LTMW/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">25mm Buckle sliders</a> - Amazon</div><div><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BRMVFTFY?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details" target="_blank">8mm Chicago Screws </a>- Amazon</div><div><a href="https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B09CT53G1L/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">Metal bag feet</a> - Amazon</div><div><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/185272671981" target="_blank">Bosal In-R-Form </a>Plus double sided Fusible Foam Stabiliser - bought on Ebay</div><div><a href="https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00795VCW4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">Teflon non-stick foot</a>, Amazon- for sewing machine. Works great when working with faux leather. This foot works perfectly with my Janome QXL605 sewing machine</div><div><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/393147893913?var=662331373712" target="_blank">Woven Fusible Interfacing</a> - (I used the black, lightweight this time around) - Ebay</div></div><div><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/254976352300?var=554876336693" target="_blank">No 5 zip tape & zip slides</a> - Ebay</div></div></div><div>Personalised, handmade stamp - <a href="https://www.stampingallday.co.uk/" target="_blank">Stampingallday</a></div><div><div><span style="text-align: center;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="text-align: center;">If you like my blog and would like to buy me a </span><a href="https://ko-fi.com/craftyloops" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank">coffee</a><span style="text-align: center;">, I have a</span><a href="https://ko-fi.com/craftyloops" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank"> ko-fi page</a><span style="text-align: center;">. 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Oh my good giddy Aunt, when I tell you I am obsessed with the Blue Calla Patterns<a href="https://bluecallapatterns.com/products/the-boronia-bowler-bag-pdf-sewing-pattern-25-off-release-price" target="_blank"> Boronia Bag</a> pattern...well.....I am....as you'll see from me making another of these bags (and another one on the go, teehee). I am so chuffed with this bag. Again, it's not perfect. But imperfection is swiftly becoming "my thing" lol. The shape looks a wee bit dodgy at the top but that is only because I stuffed the bag with a cushion for the photos and clearly, I did not stuff it evenly teehee. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO2BWgySU7WpeS_bQN-n0sobLdbesa-0JECfzKgw1JfF_4fMZgbrB_x0FxpiWki80zofFtUwmJGn6OPSbAfHBcjVfs6dsP8G1OGkQxh4564d_tPAfpZPIIxGIqmPjNi074msdzJeXicZen8cjDLhD-IY4XrPT99bSye_LR4MVhz6cNNc9En77yecMC/s3693/IMG20230209232814.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2979" data-original-width="3693" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO2BWgySU7WpeS_bQN-n0sobLdbesa-0JECfzKgw1JfF_4fMZgbrB_x0FxpiWki80zofFtUwmJGn6OPSbAfHBcjVfs6dsP8G1OGkQxh4564d_tPAfpZPIIxGIqmPjNi074msdzJeXicZen8cjDLhD-IY4XrPT99bSye_LR4MVhz6cNNc9En77yecMC/w640-h516/IMG20230209232814.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>As is usual with pretty much everything I make, this bag is not for me, lol. <b><span style="color: red;"> IT'S MY BIRTHDAY TODAY, YIPPEEE! </span></b> But I made this bag for my wee sister, T who has loved the Nightmare Before Christmas movie since she was a wee one. And to this day it is still one of her most favourite movies. I'd say that she could recite the entire movie from start to finish.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF7_oZ7bxNxw1qFAikmriewGLbPYcxmAEs8jhWS1M_6K49KyCxNZp0pZMRgC88IKrux6Ar4AXTGe2LctcuAa-XNVsj7bAl4Efa1hCrKIXooOc5WIQr8-DBJOddb48q9ADH0-FKlXkFLoidM8V-7x4OyBFGPxpJYBVnhFcvQ5KavbFXgXLbMP6cVw-9/s4000/IMG20230209232838.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF7_oZ7bxNxw1qFAikmriewGLbPYcxmAEs8jhWS1M_6K49KyCxNZp0pZMRgC88IKrux6Ar4AXTGe2LctcuAa-XNVsj7bAl4Efa1hCrKIXooOc5WIQr8-DBJOddb48q9ADH0-FKlXkFLoidM8V-7x4OyBFGPxpJYBVnhFcvQ5KavbFXgXLbMP6cVw-9/w480-h640/IMG20230209232838.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>When I found this fabric on <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/294040829272?var=593402368300" target="_blank">Ebay</a> from <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/dollcouturestudio?_trksid=p2047675.m3561.l2559" target="_blank">Dollcoutourestudios</a>. I immediately snapped it up. It seems that this particular line of fabric is very rare in the UK as there are very few sellers actually selling it. Compared to a lot of my other stash fabrics, it probably was a bit pricier for the small piece I bought. But I knew I would only need a small amount as the main body part of the Boronia doesn't actually need a lot of fabric. Particularly as almost half of the bag is the faux leather. And when I say pricier, it wasn't really expensive. I just try to find as many bargains as I can when it comes to fabric, lol. But I had to buy it because it was exactly what I was after and it was a lovely fabric to work with. Of course, I added my wee handmade label to it, but I went with the gunmetal colour so it wouldn't stand out too much. I wanted it there but I didn't want it to detract attention away from the gorgeous, vibrant fabric.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUuWaUVVFvaRS5F5QS35RHU_nwqhAJk5c4pHhsLz3N5LyYMWBSvb1ukIbBbKKC8Z9xzCQfvSu_dTUFd3cZF_gk6qVlpCNbN223bUeFUQ8YRH8FXhUGvDh777EFiDPT2rRyykcAvBgmWfofWXyI3sAazD2d6__WQHRQKpIMULSNnRjqQYaJmB66T55E/s3818/IMG20230209232905.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3818" data-original-width="2209" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUuWaUVVFvaRS5F5QS35RHU_nwqhAJk5c4pHhsLz3N5LyYMWBSvb1ukIbBbKKC8Z9xzCQfvSu_dTUFd3cZF_gk6qVlpCNbN223bUeFUQ8YRH8FXhUGvDh777EFiDPT2rRyykcAvBgmWfofWXyI3sAazD2d6__WQHRQKpIMULSNnRjqQYaJmB66T55E/w370-h640/IMG20230209232905.jpg" width="370" /></a></div>I love the fact that the Boronia has a double zip opening and that it opens up so wide too. The inner fabric was just a quilting cotton that I had in my stash already. When I made the<a href="https://www.craftyloops.com/2023/01/handmade-bowler-style-handbagpurse.html" target="_blank"> first Boronia</a>, I interfaced all the fabrics with Medium Cotton Woven Interfacing. However, as I mentioned in <a href="https://www.craftyloops.com/2023/01/handmade-bowler-style-handbagpurse.html" target="_blank">that post</a>, I was unable to do any of the finishing top stitching to that bag as the layers were just way too bulky for my machine. It didn't effect the bags structure but I was a bit peeved that I wasn't able to d it on that bag.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwCUpbk7SrSDjDdhDAyu6XVYf8B0R7D6hyDjQ2y7PxJp6m6alRQyoSvMX5XZ_87xybMp1hneth1e3KNxlmkY2XnOuN5dmp_Pru2-3wMdvOR_qg9TTmBqEZBN0MMHRvNAvrHt0sCpXB-NlY-pAUPaajTzphe8ufuW0N2k1mRn_3CASAOcoLidiQq07M/s3735/IMG20230209233014.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3735" data-original-width="2991" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwCUpbk7SrSDjDdhDAyu6XVYf8B0R7D6hyDjQ2y7PxJp6m6alRQyoSvMX5XZ_87xybMp1hneth1e3KNxlmkY2XnOuN5dmp_Pru2-3wMdvOR_qg9TTmBqEZBN0MMHRvNAvrHt0sCpXB-NlY-pAUPaajTzphe8ufuW0N2k1mRn_3CASAOcoLidiQq07M/w512-h640/IMG20230209233014.jpg" width="512" /></a></div>So, this time around, I interfaced the fabric pieces with a light cotton woven interfacing and YIPPEE!!!...it worked a treat and I was able to do the top stitching around the bag....with a little bit of coaxing and the odd swear word thrown in for good measure, lol. And honestly, this bag doesn't feel any different, sturdiness wise, from the first one. So I think I will definitely use the light woven interfacing when making any more of these bags...because no doubt, I will be making more.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBh-gSWjxPIqFJKqGokDPsxge0TTZrpdErnlWtOu8orzVkWbtctVsURu6CgUNKgkNWbzD5e9RcUOl2B_0eeQWTJRjki4M5sn1nzHxNGOL1x02JCPXMtFddHniKsj0J5qVBW7D9ErhUNZ8YxVZ2i9pYmzSZOuczO6Q3GbirXp1TTYQUaQexwl2XOZ7T/s4000/IMG20230209233047.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBh-gSWjxPIqFJKqGokDPsxge0TTZrpdErnlWtOu8orzVkWbtctVsURu6CgUNKgkNWbzD5e9RcUOl2B_0eeQWTJRjki4M5sn1nzHxNGOL1x02JCPXMtFddHniKsj0J5qVBW7D9ErhUNZ8YxVZ2i9pYmzSZOuczO6Q3GbirXp1TTYQUaQexwl2XOZ7T/w480-h640/IMG20230209233047.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">PEEKABOO! When you open the bag up, each of the side gussets have Jack and Sally peeking out at you. I fussy cut these parts out so the bag would have this peekaboo affect and I just LOVE how it turned out. It did mean eating into the fabric a wee bit as I had to pick parts of the fabric that had 4 full characters, but I think it was the perfect decision in the end.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdioFnmmQJ_daNJ7nPA91GkS3XzR6ru5Drv6on42PiT_Bo2V3Pz6y1lK_9xyUWOBmsFmbc6pd5oJSdmyW8jexoldE6KCgER1tJZ0lh6lWMoENEXh4fQMVA7T0mJCGId6ijtrrveFVCx7hcKylShyp8ejcLybi8nw9fIwyVZ_6aTEjzSLglebTbviAa/s3297/IMG20230209233115.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2589" data-original-width="3297" height="502" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdioFnmmQJ_daNJ7nPA91GkS3XzR6ru5Drv6on42PiT_Bo2V3Pz6y1lK_9xyUWOBmsFmbc6pd5oJSdmyW8jexoldE6KCgER1tJZ0lh6lWMoENEXh4fQMVA7T0mJCGId6ijtrrveFVCx7hcKylShyp8ejcLybi8nw9fIwyVZ_6aTEjzSLglebTbviAa/w640-h502/IMG20230209233115.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>I had just about enough fabric left over to do the inside slip pocket in the bag. Again, T's mobile phone will fit in here perfectly. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0FHVRisP5FNW4tFWcpdoynvNrPSmjIngD_-8RWKAYuHcVrS8gJkdvO22tj_5o2QZf1h8lt18Pz6z5W2MbCvCEWmRpRmDm1l2sNP0tt6f_Lksao9gqDYX5kDeXmiMC_asSgXt9QxH2llo3uu-q_pT7fLvQRC_FE88n-4ysmoxZbcTMT_BQM2hAT0Yx/s3453/IMG20230209233126.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2729" data-original-width="3453" height="506" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0FHVRisP5FNW4tFWcpdoynvNrPSmjIngD_-8RWKAYuHcVrS8gJkdvO22tj_5o2QZf1h8lt18Pz6z5W2MbCvCEWmRpRmDm1l2sNP0tt6f_Lksao9gqDYX5kDeXmiMC_asSgXt9QxH2llo3uu-q_pT7fLvQRC_FE88n-4ysmoxZbcTMT_BQM2hAT0Yx/w640-h506/IMG20230209233126.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>I just love how well the lining sits in this bag. The pattern really is fantastic. But I must say, making this bag is probably 80% cutting, interfacing and ironing and only 20% sewing, lol. The actual sewing of this bag is very fast. It's the actual prep work that takes up most of your time.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLxqttwyi8R2mIUmIAdVE-NCyLgAGrZXCSC7ltMYOcDbLDI4JkvUBr7dnSdOPJ4Z87n20g7UtNtDc9h_iRZqaRytmILjGZBH24Eeb8hR03blOACQ6evE18JsAM2fL1Sxvxqybpy9VfOTMFHDkte1aXbXXjA9HA7zPrf_AS3B1MsaiiZ4S9Vm6nXpc-/s3577/IMG20230209233232.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3577" data-original-width="2913" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLxqttwyi8R2mIUmIAdVE-NCyLgAGrZXCSC7ltMYOcDbLDI4JkvUBr7dnSdOPJ4Z87n20g7UtNtDc9h_iRZqaRytmILjGZBH24Eeb8hR03blOACQ6evE18JsAM2fL1Sxvxqybpy9VfOTMFHDkte1aXbXXjA9HA7zPrf_AS3B1MsaiiZ4S9Vm6nXpc-/w522-h640/IMG20230209233232.jpg" width="522" /></a></div>There's a tonne of room for T to chuck in all her bits and bobs and hopefully not too many items will go missing in it, lol. At least it opens out well enough for her to have a good rummage around<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEaBihA0210Xj8GASrSRrBsKJ5pAIEurWZHM-0cwu1OwSDvnADUn3e6j5s6zl3TqLyBkbiDgM9gUCZcv4BNwyp4VqOBil0FupH7_Vou_o__F2vNynXty8boWQ5IKgCvo5GXqACvyvlawmridQMBUTrZbeNNRlQAiBHKSE17JU9p_XFCKSuiG8y1RmF/s2627/IMG20230209233220.1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2627" data-original-width="2505" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEaBihA0210Xj8GASrSRrBsKJ5pAIEurWZHM-0cwu1OwSDvnADUn3e6j5s6zl3TqLyBkbiDgM9gUCZcv4BNwyp4VqOBil0FupH7_Vou_o__F2vNynXty8boWQ5IKgCvo5GXqACvyvlawmridQMBUTrZbeNNRlQAiBHKSE17JU9p_XFCKSuiG8y1RmF/w610-h640/IMG20230209233220.1.jpg" width="610" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And of course, there is a zipper pocket on the opposite side to keep all her other items nice and safe. Oops, looks like I need to give the inside a wee iron before I give it to her, lol...story of my life, teehee. Obviously, this bag is designed with the shorter bowler bag style handles. But if you wanted them longer, you can adjust the pattern to suit yourself. Plus, there are instructions for making a cross-body strap too. If T wants the cross-body strap, I will definitely make her one. Considering she runs around after an almost 7 year old wee girl, I get the feeling she'll like the idea of being able to throw the bag over her head and not worry about it falling off her arm, lol. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0j6cNqulaWU28EvPOg8-_vb1aXBuJx_iHje15tmZsvNi2es4Xz00FGQf0Prb-EhueUZhCcC0iocc9QbScRm4IBs77Asar23aTxdjLu5InpgS8mvOew5wUEVu-rYQDMvTQ-jGZIfsO0rXtxZqmV7xLx57XBoQ_l8jQQnJ2tzbF08M-qhzRkRWPSffu/s3754/IMG20230209232805.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3754" data-original-width="2857" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0j6cNqulaWU28EvPOg8-_vb1aXBuJx_iHje15tmZsvNi2es4Xz00FGQf0Prb-EhueUZhCcC0iocc9QbScRm4IBs77Asar23aTxdjLu5InpgS8mvOew5wUEVu-rYQDMvTQ-jGZIfsO0rXtxZqmV7xLx57XBoQ_l8jQQnJ2tzbF08M-qhzRkRWPSffu/w488-h640/IMG20230209232805.jpg" width="488" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This time around, instead of using metal rivets for the bag handles I tried Chicago screws. I love them. They are so easy to install and there is no need for a hammer or the rivet tools. You just punch the holes, insert the screws and use a star head screwdriver to tighten them together. I really loved using them and they look great too.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><div><div>And that's it from me folks, for now. You will be seeing another one of these bags very soon and somewhat along a similar design to this one....but just a little different....you'll see what I mean when I make it, teehee. But as a little teaser, that beautiful <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/253712811167?var=552974803729" target="_blank">stripy fabric</a> that this bag is sitting on will be used in the next bag. It's from the lovely Agnes who is over on <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/fabricco" target="_blank">Fabricco</a> in Ebay. She is a fabric seller based here in Northern Ireland so it is always a pleasure to purchase fabrics from local sellers.</div><div>Toodles Noodles.....Lee aka Crafty Loops xx</div><div><br /></div><div>SHOPPING LIST</div><div>At the time of typing, the items I linked to are available. However, items stock changes all the time and with time marching by, some items I link may no longer be available from that particular seller. However, a quick Google search should help you out if my links are no longer working/available.</div><div> </div><div>5& 1/2 inch <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/203985823189" target="_blank">Kai Scissors</a> - Ebay (These are the best scissors I have ever used in my life. They may be small but they can cut through anything....including my finger....ask me how I know....oops!)</div><div><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/294040829272?var=593402368300" target="_blank">Nightmare Before Christmas </a>Fabric from<a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/dollcouturestudio?_trksid=p2047675.m3561.l2559" target="_blank"> Dollcouturestudios</a>- Ebay</div><div>Lining Fabric was already in my stash - probably bought on Ebay, lol</div><div><a href="https://bluecallapatterns.com/collections/sewing-patterns/products/the-boronia-bowler-bag-pdf-sewing-pattern-25-off-release-price" target="_blank">The Boronia Bowler</a> pattern from <a href="https://bluecallapatterns.com/" target="_blank">Blue Calla Patterns</a></div><div><div><div><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/331229191181" target="_blank">Faux Leather</a>, black - Ebay</div><div><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09T31Q63P?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details" target="_blank">Metal Handmade label</a> - Amazon</div><div><a href="https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00AXA2W76/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">Jeans Needles</a> - Amazon</div><div><a href="https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07GN6LTMW/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">25mm Buckle sliders</a> - Amazon</div><div><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BRMVFTFY?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details" target="_blank">8mm Chicago Screws </a>- Amazon</div><div><a href="https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B09CT53G1L/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">Metal bag feet</a> - Amazon</div><div>Bosal In-R-Form Plus Fusible Foam Stabiliser - bought on Ebay</div><div><a href="https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00795VCW4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">Teflon non-stick foot</a>, Amazon- for sewing machine. Works great when working with faux leather. This foot works perfectly with my Janome QXL605 sewing machine</div><div><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/393147893913?var=662331373712" target="_blank">Woven Fusible Interfacing</a> - (I used the black, lightweight this time around) - Ebay</div></div><div><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/254976352300?var=554876336693" target="_blank">No 5 zip tape & zip slides</a> - Ebay</div></div></div><div><div><span style="text-align: center;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="text-align: center;">If you like my blog and would like to buy me a </span><a href="https://ko-fi.com/craftyloops" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank">coffee</a><span style="text-align: center;">, I have a</span><a href="https://ko-fi.com/craftyloops" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank"> ko-fi page</a><span style="text-align: center;">. Don't feel obligated though, it's only if you want to. 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Look what's back in fashion! Not that scrunchies ever were out of fashion for me anyway....my hair is way passed my bum now so it's constantly wrap with scrunchies to keep me from strangling myself with my own hair, lol. My 2 nieces turn 7 years old this month and next month and I wanted to make them some scrunchies for their birthday's. Each of their hairdo's couldn't be more polar opposites, with one niece having blonde, shoulder length, Shirley Temple-like, corkscrew curls and the other has straight, brown/fair hair that goes way down her back. But every wee girl loves scrunchies for their hair and if not in their hair, they love the wear them on their wrists as accessories. You can find any amount of tutorials on YouTube on how to make scrunchies, but they are a pretty easy make and I made a tonne of them in no time at all. All you need is strips of fabric and elastic. These would be such easy and quick makes to sell at craft fairs or even online if you were so inclined. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSli9dr-lUF7L0CsfiwMFzh5OG6O1L7qENLzLL7DZnS4KGEQD-nWa7zjRwstv_XcJAXe5LXODQteOGFlHKpepc14OGbbII0dhYVhEgQD-pHJhqyS8slhWjpbA7Wk89Xi1M-fOSfT9px1-l0Qgr23RJwY6l69nik7elY7ld2GSAfSKUpG-McZ2j2G4R/s3917/IMG20230201223654.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2709" data-original-width="3917" height="442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSli9dr-lUF7L0CsfiwMFzh5OG6O1L7qENLzLL7DZnS4KGEQD-nWa7zjRwstv_XcJAXe5LXODQteOGFlHKpepc14OGbbII0dhYVhEgQD-pHJhqyS8slhWjpbA7Wk89Xi1M-fOSfT9px1-l0Qgr23RJwY6l69nik7elY7ld2GSAfSKUpG-McZ2j2G4R/w640-h442/IMG20230201223654.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>As I am giving these scrunchies as gifts, I just made a simple little card to slip around 2 scrunchies. I stamped my own personal stamp on each card, that I got from Nicky at <a href="https://www.stampingallday.co.uk/" target="_blank">Stampingallday</a>. Ignore the scribbled out section on my stamp.....I (badly) edited out my surname, teehee. If you want to have your own personal stamp, please go over to Nicky's <a href="https://www.stampingallday.co.uk/" target="_blank">website</a> and tell her I sent you. I have used her stamps for well over a decade and her designs are incredible (this is not sponsored, by the way...just a personal recommendation). And if you aren't sure what you want or have a particular design in mind, do contact Nicky. She's incredibly accommodating and will help get you the personal stamp you want.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLi5RPPUr3iBt7-6muKVNugYrJMOsRO8bYl-wqfekYnpNGgpGe4Af8hS_qEbREQ9_7kXsd5sgITXlGAwdKg-jSa86-S8UMSCR7glIfoR1IRcVHEYGivk50PKU6MpuSAKOEm3egami4UmTt0wim_9DOpGehKRaZeR4JuxrLFq8G7sytgwaDd1UIVH25/s3893/IMG20230201223702.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1809" data-original-width="3893" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLi5RPPUr3iBt7-6muKVNugYrJMOsRO8bYl-wqfekYnpNGgpGe4Af8hS_qEbREQ9_7kXsd5sgITXlGAwdKg-jSa86-S8UMSCR7glIfoR1IRcVHEYGivk50PKU6MpuSAKOEm3egami4UmTt0wim_9DOpGehKRaZeR4JuxrLFq8G7sytgwaDd1UIVH25/w640-h298/IMG20230201223702.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>I used Harry Potter fat quarter fabric packs that I had in my stash to make these scrunchies. I wanted them to have plenty of volume so, I cut 4 inch strips from the longest length of the fat quarters. You should get 4 x 4" strips from each fat quarter. I took 2 of the 4" strips and sewed them together to make one really long piece of fabric (approx 44" long)<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCOtbbAuiJCA_kKNo4Ia_yRIc33Tq4XzG9hVgsDldWWP0M4MS5tBxHjyr-PeDc3Z93gDpDRVaadqKmCuSQ-AikLUdvKNmCfBErTr7Qcn4EZaAmPzMo7QJLxsjp-tJ9kLvJtbUels3nG18rbSRnzvEOywoIY4FZU8l4rSehzXHvXV7G-wUynwttpGj7/s3825/IMG20230201223728.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1409" data-original-width="3825" height="236" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCOtbbAuiJCA_kKNo4Ia_yRIc33Tq4XzG9hVgsDldWWP0M4MS5tBxHjyr-PeDc3Z93gDpDRVaadqKmCuSQ-AikLUdvKNmCfBErTr7Qcn4EZaAmPzMo7QJLxsjp-tJ9kLvJtbUels3nG18rbSRnzvEOywoIY4FZU8l4rSehzXHvXV7G-wUynwttpGj7/w640-h236/IMG20230201223728.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Fold the long strip of fabric in half, right sides together along the length and sew together at a 1/4" seam allowance the whole way down the length of the fabric. This will give you a very long tube of fabric that is open on both ends. Then, you have the ever so frustrating task of turning the fabric tube right sides out, teehee. Cut a piece of elastic, anywhere between 8-10 inches long and thread that through the long tube of fabric not forgetting to hold one end of your elastic to one end of the fabric, otherwise your elastic will just come out the other end and you'll have to rethread it through the tube again, lol. Tie the 2 ends of the elastic together (like you're tying a balloon) with a really tight knot to make the scrunchie into a circle. Shove one open end of the fabric inside the other and simply sew the opening closed to complete the scrunchie circle. Et Voila! You have a scrunchie made in just a few minutes. <div><br /></div><div>If you would like me to share an actual tutorial, I'm sure I could do a photo tutorial for the blog here or even a quick wee video showing you just how I make my scrunchies. You can let me know in the comments, if that is something you want to see.<br /><div><br /></div><div>That's it from me for now folks. See you on the next one. Toodles Noodles....Lee aka Crafty Loops xx<br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div><span style="text-align: center;">If you like my blog and would like to buy me a </span><a href="https://ko-fi.com/craftyloops" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank">coffee</a><span style="text-align: center;">, I have a</span><a href="https://ko-fi.com/craftyloops" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank"> ko-fi page</a><span style="text-align: center;">. Don't feel obligated though, it's only if you want to. Every</span><a href="https://ko-fi.com/craftyloops" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank"> Ko-fi </a><span style="text-align: center;">goes towards maintaining this domain and blog. 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Back with another handmade bag following <a href="https://bluecallapatterns.com/" target="_blank"> Blue Calla Pattern</a>. This one is a bowler style bag, called the <a href="https://bluecallapatterns.com/collections/sewing-patterns/products/the-boronia-bowler-bag-pdf-sewing-pattern-25-off-release-price" target="_blank">Boronia</a>. As usual, Celine's patterns are fantastic and her video tutorials are my life-line, lol. I LOVE this bag! This was meant to be just my tester bag as I hadn't made this pattern before....oh who am I kidding...everything I make is a tester as I am new to all this sewing stuff, teehee. So, I was making this one really as a tester, but I just love how it turned out, that I had to share it. I love how wide the bag can open and how much space there is in it. I am already planning on making a second one. I have the fabrics picked out and all, teehee.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbO16icpN28_ivyhysvxStmPRk79Yiu8rbLDgmh7ERlZE5WOdWzVpzXOjymmZK-vckXf1sjycKJ2-oGEv_eQyWKOsBdg4sWs-5OP241H_6K56V0wMRIdGA843QXbJ8sxeJ3bhd6kOTg8f7kAdcMtn4NxqMFFwxMeDehaa0-cJ7BtnTlN4e4DRSsJeq/s3076/IMG20230127160953.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3076" data-original-width="2853" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbO16icpN28_ivyhysvxStmPRk79Yiu8rbLDgmh7ERlZE5WOdWzVpzXOjymmZK-vckXf1sjycKJ2-oGEv_eQyWKOsBdg4sWs-5OP241H_6K56V0wMRIdGA843QXbJ8sxeJ3bhd6kOTg8f7kAdcMtn4NxqMFFwxMeDehaa0-cJ7BtnTlN4e4DRSsJeq/w594-h640/IMG20230127160953.jpg" width="594" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I had previously made a <a href="https://www.craftyloops.com/2021/12/more-handmade-large-tote-bags-disneys.html" target="_blank">large tote bag</a> from this Sloth fabric last Christmas that I gave to my wee brother's girlfriend, Rose. I loved the fabric design so much that I was lucky to find some more of it on Ebay (listed below in my shopping list). It's such a cute fabric and has a thicker, linen texture feel to it.....However......boy does it love to fray. I must have forgotten that from the last time using it and blocked it from my memory, lol. As soon as I cut the fabric, I had to quickly interface it with cotton woven interfacing. I could see it fraying and disappearing before my very eyes, lol. But it was fantastic to work with once I had it interfaced. I think I have just enough left of this fabric to possibly make another bag...we'll see.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsNNSC0UcJZc0SunNT6WfAgZiZO0R_NvSm5MhJsw4UH8xu8HSjBWsNRpy2h1X-56ne5QLaJ09F0g_Hls5vk4hSZuCs3VZZgIPOzciVVd7Rkgt7OWcPb1WqNPy-EYY5CR1utNtvx0cxRXhqSc9FuvTBmuR_Cf4O4JmLCtXgyFrqDTpBRkn0h7QgLj6o/s3353/IMG20230127160812.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3353" data-original-width="2833" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsNNSC0UcJZc0SunNT6WfAgZiZO0R_NvSm5MhJsw4UH8xu8HSjBWsNRpy2h1X-56ne5QLaJ09F0g_Hls5vk4hSZuCs3VZZgIPOzciVVd7Rkgt7OWcPb1WqNPy-EYY5CR1utNtvx0cxRXhqSc9FuvTBmuR_Cf4O4JmLCtXgyFrqDTpBRkn0h7QgLj6o/w540-h640/IMG20230127160812.jpg" width="540" /></a></div>I love the expanding side gussets to this bag. It's such a unique style and for a smallish bag....it packs a punch for storage. I decided to keep the bag with the shorter handles only, and for this one I didn't make the cross body strap. I think the shorter handles are perfect for this style of bag.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ-N7_TidaQanEqJye6IJDmZBTXZZQ_poMY2bt-t9H7f_ruXHEIRIjSymxS3kqgB89niNllb-Ln-dkg0LEjfvdCibsdogyndFhzY5SbRUb9rMBeU15HoSmDkw7wVzUw9arOZ_tw82qa3A_NSq2aBiCZKhhEv5YyWIXuQeNuZnmAT4uIpxddLOCQPd8/s2821/IMG20230127160714.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2821" data-original-width="2661" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ-N7_TidaQanEqJye6IJDmZBTXZZQ_poMY2bt-t9H7f_ruXHEIRIjSymxS3kqgB89niNllb-Ln-dkg0LEjfvdCibsdogyndFhzY5SbRUb9rMBeU15HoSmDkw7wVzUw9arOZ_tw82qa3A_NSq2aBiCZKhhEv5YyWIXuQeNuZnmAT4uIpxddLOCQPd8/w604-h640/IMG20230127160714.jpg" width="604" /></a></div>Look at all the room inside this bag! It's incredible. Oh and that inner fabric is another <a href="https://www.moygashel.com/" target="_blank">Moygashel fabric</a>. When I tell you that this fabric was a joy to work with....I mean it. It is so buttery soft and a really lovely thick fabric. It was perfect for this bag. I know Moygashel fabrics tend to be pretty expensive, but for me, it is worth every penny....plus, Moygashel is literally 20 minutes down the road from me, so I love that I am using local fabrics. It was amazing to work with and I will definitely be on the lookout for more. I was lucky to find someone who was selling a 5m bundle of this collaboration fabric that Moygashel did with Jeff Banks. If I am able to find more of it, I will definitely be buying it because I've never worked with a nicer fabric. And it's so soft to the touch. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLwcLr-ckIntwaVEwKG7rCyHUoinozG5fKe6x0bRqRpT4Tr960pq3ZErAIzRjZ3AtGFlATrNr8wWz1hH3a4190bWXZcv0_napKjvOxYvi_KqbnPJdE6zMQo4BGqmzgVKBUPYMs8g_DPD6yUDRmkgp6rMmQJ_fplvYBpJCI1OGTpHT34lNw1HwhIaQd/s3917/IMG20230127160722.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2973" data-original-width="3917" height="486" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLwcLr-ckIntwaVEwKG7rCyHUoinozG5fKe6x0bRqRpT4Tr960pq3ZErAIzRjZ3AtGFlATrNr8wWz1hH3a4190bWXZcv0_napKjvOxYvi_KqbnPJdE6zMQo4BGqmzgVKBUPYMs8g_DPD6yUDRmkgp6rMmQJ_fplvYBpJCI1OGTpHT34lNw1HwhIaQd/w640-h486/IMG20230127160722.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>The 2 slip pockets are a great size. Perfect for your phone and sunglasses. And I used the outside fabric for the pockets to give it a bit more interest on the inside. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBH8AWVD3bGruq7inCD93lRIp5ZCNVdBwzAQgrN58Yi0-OCi9joYknZG7QcOo4fhH8CSVRLJmn2asJx5yLdedKeGS8xbhvh6luSQ48_bscZQJR0ahSPGmuuatlD7hekqcjtpkwIqqu_OxuiUnPK-P2_TaYutJhIWjfFlhEP6DjOf0JtNjTvMEMjKES/s3829/IMG20230127160916.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1549" data-original-width="3829" height="258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBH8AWVD3bGruq7inCD93lRIp5ZCNVdBwzAQgrN58Yi0-OCi9joYknZG7QcOo4fhH8CSVRLJmn2asJx5yLdedKeGS8xbhvh6luSQ48_bscZQJR0ahSPGmuuatlD7hekqcjtpkwIqqu_OxuiUnPK-P2_TaYutJhIWjfFlhEP6DjOf0JtNjTvMEMjKES/w640-h258/IMG20230127160916.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div>The faux leather vinyl goes along the bottom of the bag and wraps up around the sides. Makes this bag so super easy to put together. And of course, I added purse feet to protect the bottom</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxt1ikMYX3kogEmcgwmVpuciAETFd4k5jpRukVh9PF_dCYTzdUxAvxGoJCpco4XzTzVqaoS3y1jipBrOfYZONI_9-pddE_d8JrZ5i57QrvXPTkl9_yUg51gV26g1tfNAmUqOEV6FFBsrRYbtSrJUspz42SYCKT-E5NcLb8nE6wv4KhthpuGQdeoMpy/s3725/IMG20230127160735.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2593" data-original-width="3725" height="446" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxt1ikMYX3kogEmcgwmVpuciAETFd4k5jpRukVh9PF_dCYTzdUxAvxGoJCpco4XzTzVqaoS3y1jipBrOfYZONI_9-pddE_d8JrZ5i57QrvXPTkl9_yUg51gV26g1tfNAmUqOEV6FFBsrRYbtSrJUspz42SYCKT-E5NcLb8nE6wv4KhthpuGQdeoMpy/w640-h446/IMG20230127160735.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>And it wouldn't be one of my makes without a little "Lee mistake".....Do you see the nice piece of blue satin ribbon that's connected to the inner zip pocket? Well, I had a little mishap when I was stitching the zip in. Just coming around to the last few stitches and I stupidly went over the zipper pull with my machine.......and the wee zipper pull snapped in half!!!!! Ahhhhhhhhh, I could have cried....everything was going so well, lol! But I had literally just finished installing the zip and didn't want to have to unpick the entire thing for just this one small mishap. And only half of the pull snapped off....teehee. So, in true "Lee mistakes" fashion, I came up with an alternative zipper pull and added ribbon to the zip. It works perfectly, however, for aesthetics sake, I might remove the ribbon and see if I can add a metal charm or pull to it instead. But for now and for a quick fix, the ribbon works really well. I knew I wouldn't get away without at least one mistake....teehee......it's become my thing now, lol. I tell you what though, as frustrating as mistakes may be, there's nothing like them for making you think fast and come up with alternative options. I don't like to think of them as mistake......more like.....little personal challenges......that's my excuse and I am sticking to it, teehee.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-2XNDLDYxMc0oL2jWeujo66o8NmX3TU34xyy99cj3M7GaeSkFH0hhH18fgcqAriXAnVngp0wnZAoBLSt5vLnC5vEOdMxaxhzuOmrEv4E6_LIRGgYyTYeoZ_SoMtm29_632NWTz5hngzwI7_CwIzdqEv8MS4x6hpHOqSXUf0DJDiWNrB7BY8VCA0Nv/s3373/IMG20230127160744.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2542" data-original-width="3373" height="482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-2XNDLDYxMc0oL2jWeujo66o8NmX3TU34xyy99cj3M7GaeSkFH0hhH18fgcqAriXAnVngp0wnZAoBLSt5vLnC5vEOdMxaxhzuOmrEv4E6_LIRGgYyTYeoZ_SoMtm29_632NWTz5hngzwI7_CwIzdqEv8MS4x6hpHOqSXUf0DJDiWNrB7BY8VCA0Nv/w640-h482/IMG20230127160744.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><div style="text-align: left;">I added the contrasting fabric on the inside zipper pocket...along with my wee label. It's a great sized pocket too with plenty of storage space.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1ipkkux89bGhGGgN8Vv2vB3DpFSZwT1PmLW40aYFuBaMn_VOnqyH3Ul802NfzWWnjM5zhtxsh492qcdz3UJOrCcZneQL4aV3nM0Ng2iuXUyvimxXXXrmQfTABhGZPUh4Qg1GJCEybC4asyoR8_JNLTQBH2qfRyAPi1Tq0b4EWmJ-lVMK1BjQKolo0/s2885/IMG20230127160855.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2297" data-original-width="2885" height="510" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1ipkkux89bGhGGgN8Vv2vB3DpFSZwT1PmLW40aYFuBaMn_VOnqyH3Ul802NfzWWnjM5zhtxsh492qcdz3UJOrCcZneQL4aV3nM0Ng2iuXUyvimxXXXrmQfTABhGZPUh4Qg1GJCEybC4asyoR8_JNLTQBH2qfRyAPi1Tq0b4EWmJ-lVMK1BjQKolo0/w640-h510/IMG20230127160855.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>As per the pattern, the bag has a double zip for opening. At the time of making, I didn't have a long enough No. 5 zip for the bag. So I improvised and I MacGyver'ed my zip. I had a long enough No. 3 zip. But No. 3 zips aren't as wide as a No. 5 and I was concerned that it wouldn't fit into the bag properly. So, I cut 2 long strips of the black faux leather to the same length as the No. 3 zip and sewed each piece onto either side of the zip. I was then able to cut the sides down to the same width as a No. 5 zip, ie, 1 & 1/4 inches. You don't even see the extra width of vinyl on the zip as it's all hidden in the seam allowance. But it definitely made me feel better about adding it, knowing I had the proper width needed for the zip. I hope that makes sense, lol. Celine did say during the tutorial of the bag that if you used a No. 3 zipper, it would be extremely difficult to add it to the bag. But my little improvisation worked a charm and I had no issues adding it.<div><br /></div><div>This bag is easy to make on a domestic sewing machine. A lot of bag patterns can be difficult, if not impossible, to make on a domestic machine and require a more heavy duty, specialised machine to make bags. But the Blue Calla Patterns that I have made have been great on my machine. (I use a Janome QXL605 machine.) However, I like to be completely fair in my assessments of everything I make.....my machine did come up against a road block and refused to work for me, lol. You are meant to do top stitching around the edge of the bag where the zip and fabric meet. But my machine would not allow me to get that amount of fabric under my presser foot. It just would not fit at all. So, I had to forgo the top stitching. However, it didn't affect the bag or how it works at all. So I don't feel too mad about it. But again, the extra bulk may have been my issues that I created with the zip. Maybe if I had have dropped my feed-dogs on my machine, it would have fit under. And I think the fact that I added the extra vinyl to my zip to widen it, played a big part in it not fitting under my machine. So, I definitely don't think it was a problem with the pattern. Celine did warn that it would be bulky. When I make the next one, I will make sure I have the proper No. 5 zip and if needs be, I'll drop my feed-dogs on my machine and then, I am pretty sure, I will be able to fit it under and do the top stitching. But other than that, I am delighted with this bag. You actually don't spend a great deal of time sewing. Definitely, bag making is 90% cutting and prep work and 10% sewing, lol. </div><div><br /></div><div>That's it from me folks. I'll see you on the next one. Toodles Noodles......Lee aka Crafty Loops xx</div><div><br /><div>SHOPPING LIST</div><div>At the time of typing, the items I linked to are available. However, items stock changes all the time and with time marching by, some items I link may no longer be available from that particular seller. However, a quick Google search should help you out if my links are no longer working/available.</div><div> </div><div>5& 1/2 inch <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/203985823189" target="_blank">Kai Scissors</a> - Ebay (These are the best scissors I have ever used in my life. They may be small but they can cut through anything....including my finger....ask me how I know....oops!)</div><div><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/393898179326" target="_blank">Born to be mild, Sloth Fabric</a> - Ebay</div><div><a href="https://www.moygashel.com/" target="_blank">Moygashel</a>, Jeff Banks Port of Call Fabric - bought from private seller on Ebay</div><div><a href="https://bluecallapatterns.com/collections/sewing-patterns/products/the-boronia-bowler-bag-pdf-sewing-pattern-25-off-release-price" target="_blank">The Boronia Bowler</a> pattern from <a href="https://bluecallapatterns.com/" target="_blank">Blue Calla Patterns</a></div><div><div><div><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/331229191181" target="_blank">Faux Leather</a>, black - Ebay</div><div><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09T31Q63P?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details" target="_blank">Metal Handmade label</a> - Amazon</div><div><a href="https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00AXA2W76/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">Jeans Needles</a> - Amazon</div><div><a href="https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07GN6LTMW/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">25mm Buckle sliders</a> - Amazon</div><div><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/353435936844" target="_blank">Metal rivets kit</a> - Ebay</div><div><a href="https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B09CT53G1L/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">Metal bag feet</a> - Amazon</div><div>Bosal In-R-Form Plus Fusible Foam Stabiliser - bought on Ebay</div><div><a href="https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00795VCW4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">Teflon non-stick foot</a>, Amazon- for sewing machine. Works great when working with faux leather. This foot works perfectly with my Janome QXL605 sewing machine</div><div><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/295479633731?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D244769%26meid%3D0358faded9a448349536bf9e64162e5b%26pid%3D101195%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D12%26sd%3D131854924677%26itm%3D295479633731%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D0%26pg%3D2047675%26algv%3DSimplAMLv11WebTrimmedV3MskuWithRevOptLambda85KnnRecallV1ModelShadowTwoCPC%26brand%3DUnbranded&_trksid=p2047675.c101195.m1851&amdata=cksum%3A2954796337310358faded9a448349536bf9e64162e5b%7Cenc%3AAQAHAAABMPnNgQzrwy4hcSW%252F1r0wjcHUoW2vznLktC1ywnd%252BfgwtQMS7ujyLj2eDOBk%252F50Ne1qgZ1dSXcE24bIIJtJasc%252F0JNg9ZoBfoxG5ipKS4gKGt7P3rrYVX49b9qVZepvkNKrEA7sJwHun8YBBq7Bhd8hdZeMXTmXAjIwNCJiNia6gIx7Ij2oJjOLW0RJ1%252BIzLP00OajxE0IsV%252Bu6N%252ByarqnZ0v4fGoBGGBRjCKgLxHO4NRtzpUibYdhXYghtrLlsfkYtgXq3zlvQethgGZZXjk%252Bgt%252BJw63pUg6eytEPesve2P7zg%252Bg4Avb%252BPgUcO8Yn3tC%252BhyCIQ23HXqI1cIGdobxQYDCQoINV9tMo7O3L6cfs9i0P6S2Iycb5cdYP9hB%252Br41ETRJT9aIAK01Wav9iKlibYo%253D%7Campid%3APL_CLK%7Cclp%3A2047675" target="_blank">Woven Fusible Interfacing</a> - (G700 or equivalent) - Ebay</div></div><div>Zips, no 3 and no 5 - bought from various sellers on Ebay. Try <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/zipperstation" target="_blank">ZipperStation</a></div></div></div><div><div><span style="text-align: center;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="text-align: center;">If you like my blog and would like to buy me a </span><a href="https://ko-fi.com/craftyloops" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank">coffee</a><span style="text-align: center;">, I have a</span><a href="https://ko-fi.com/craftyloops" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank"> ko-fi page</a><span style="text-align: center;">. Don't feel obligated though, it's only if you want to. Every</span><a href="https://ko-fi.com/craftyloops" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank"> Ko-fi </a><span style="text-align: center;">goes towards maintaining this domain and blog. If you do buy me a</span><a href="https://ko-fi.com/craftyloops" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank"> ko-fi</a><span style="text-align: center;">, a massive thank you to you. 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Back with another <a href="https://bluecallapatterns.com/products/passion-flower-tote-pdf-sewing-pattern" target="_blank">Passion Flower Tote</a> bag from<a href="https://bluecallapatterns.com/" target="_blank"> Blue Calla Patterns</a>. I loved making the first one that I gave to our wee Mamma for Christmas so much that I wanted to make myself one too, lol. Our wee Mamma loved it by the way. She didn't actually believe that I had made it......which could be taken in a couple of ways, teehee.....but I took it as a compliment and we had a good giggle about it, lol. Now.......I did make a couple of silly mistakes when I made this particular bag, but that was on me, not the pattern. As I made the first one, I was pretty confident and thought that I didn't need to look at the instructions again and I made a silly little mistake with the rivets on the straps and sewing over them on the top stitching at the top. But it's ok.....it's for me and I promise, I won't judge myself........much! teehee. I will most likely go back in and fix my mistakes but for now, I was just happy to get it photographed and posted on here, lol.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9TBsyfl-YQEfGQ4GRugbIG_IwnyMOxbDgjCWXe_J6H6U0H_ISrl--YopMl9tp5DV9xvToPljbHyhFqh5yn13FFqIpz2dAsPgDo1hSyjBQR9IujiWuXZXG0Pp7MyQQ0bVFSdrzZNZqXKyiYWWcy-RhPyHhJ-VqJTE9FZg1ZLOuRJ6s0O6qrH5FObGP/s4000/IMG20230108223319.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9TBsyfl-YQEfGQ4GRugbIG_IwnyMOxbDgjCWXe_J6H6U0H_ISrl--YopMl9tp5DV9xvToPljbHyhFqh5yn13FFqIpz2dAsPgDo1hSyjBQR9IujiWuXZXG0Pp7MyQQ0bVFSdrzZNZqXKyiYWWcy-RhPyHhJ-VqJTE9FZg1ZLOuRJ6s0O6qrH5FObGP/w480-h640/IMG20230108223319.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>I found this gorgeous Laura Ashley duck egg blue fabric as a 3m bundle on Ebay on <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/pandorasupholstery" target="_blank">Pandora's Upholstery</a> (details below in the shopping list) and I got such a fantastic deal on it. Unfortunately the colour isn't quite showing up as duck egg blueish as it is in real life....these daylight bulbs are killing my photography game, lol. I had originally purchased it to re-cover my kitchen chairs. But I only had 2 small chairs to re-cover so I had a tonne of this fabric left over and it's a lovely, thick linen textured cotton that I thought it would be perfect to make into a bag.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ4MzjzHmQ2Sb8mGZ3_h1Bmk4UURtKY__GCSLQpI3b4caOB2CMV6OBjxyL5keTphjqv-Ixxai2jYvflG2HPl1QIhGJUCWyGR_P1pC6XFYu_6iflPlwMv5ZImwaCzQHrsFXgrZu0QrQgQSbyZHL_rYXSQdp1uBYEvm4rnHeoBWcbhR4SfjIKahKjKg1/s3979/IMG20230108223431.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1789" data-original-width="3979" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ4MzjzHmQ2Sb8mGZ3_h1Bmk4UURtKY__GCSLQpI3b4caOB2CMV6OBjxyL5keTphjqv-Ixxai2jYvflG2HPl1QIhGJUCWyGR_P1pC6XFYu_6iflPlwMv5ZImwaCzQHrsFXgrZu0QrQgQSbyZHL_rYXSQdp1uBYEvm4rnHeoBWcbhR4SfjIKahKjKg1/w640-h288/IMG20230108223431.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>I purchased a wee kit of purse feet that I found on Amazon (listed below) just to keep the bottom of the bag clean. They came in various colours, silver, gold, gunmetal and bronze. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghorU0Dfon-brM6gCvebMtBwLdjO-EYNugDsSOszaEBvV5BbPz2pnD5URE67X5Zse2U7fK70Bo5VoMTMG-JVq9g02tlgLxg9t0tM-efFYaoO6bE3VZdl7EpvFX2Oy_lKC3sfGU_arBBAVNuD6x3zAuyGK0Hh2X6bggdaAivo8D-cUhqH9ySZ7ioBrc/s4000/IMG20230108223454.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghorU0Dfon-brM6gCvebMtBwLdjO-EYNugDsSOszaEBvV5BbPz2pnD5URE67X5Zse2U7fK70Bo5VoMTMG-JVq9g02tlgLxg9t0tM-efFYaoO6bE3VZdl7EpvFX2Oy_lKC3sfGU_arBBAVNuD6x3zAuyGK0Hh2X6bggdaAivo8D-cUhqH9ySZ7ioBrc/w640-h480/IMG20230108223454.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>I decided to sew a decorative hatching to the bottom of the bag. This wasn't in the pattern, but I think it adds a little more of a professional finish to the bag. It's not difficult to do, I just sketched it out onto the wrong side of the bottom panel and sewed along the lines I had drawn. I think it looks great and is a nice wee touch.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBFsIUSSPMoB1WNfZDK_wky08lsoJxtuWC1FH6dYabupOmyVp8BLh8uM9x5ZWbR7Am1AkOwA5AZlX6EeCb6wjqFc-FJ7g-2UnjHXHDEfeLgSb31twdTTFw2-BzYZ7q5c3EV7wvuT2hds1CWsTY93jMfzQkbFIACCsRWPOvT1b7HYXFrGQAMiTIwusd/s4000/IMG20230108223524.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBFsIUSSPMoB1WNfZDK_wky08lsoJxtuWC1FH6dYabupOmyVp8BLh8uM9x5ZWbR7Am1AkOwA5AZlX6EeCb6wjqFc-FJ7g-2UnjHXHDEfeLgSb31twdTTFw2-BzYZ7q5c3EV7wvuT2hds1CWsTY93jMfzQkbFIACCsRWPOvT1b7HYXFrGQAMiTIwusd/w640-h480/IMG20230108223524.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>I added another metal "handmade" tag, this time using a darker, oval one which I though complimented the dark tones in the fabric.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ6siAk2xPXUo7jXA7V_sLIHVG1blSHBVio4AkA1WF27wM4f5uMP3pnq3c7SUipDQP7wlpm5tZNr7GsBSeLp_DWxq9AHJQb6C7HUltgrmEz7ob4Vff0M65iYEX5KgAeC2a5w1yzBOHkC1RRjr5MAzeVjUh3mhP_3h0XoAes1im153cjOQNJOtvEcJY/s4000/IMG20230108223534.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ6siAk2xPXUo7jXA7V_sLIHVG1blSHBVio4AkA1WF27wM4f5uMP3pnq3c7SUipDQP7wlpm5tZNr7GsBSeLp_DWxq9AHJQb6C7HUltgrmEz7ob4Vff0M65iYEX5KgAeC2a5w1yzBOHkC1RRjr5MAzeVjUh3mhP_3h0XoAes1im153cjOQNJOtvEcJY/w640-h480/IMG20230108223534.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>It has a large pocket with a magnetic closure to the front of the bag.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqy3vqLNxTUpY6YTfzYwPOhl8bI6LkZJkIFPQV6ASAqOU8NsOeAmQkZNrmvhof84jW266z7im2n3V7SP24ggc6kBpG2L7i7Z3rrSLBBZg6pfDjNuI2usjclKm4JNpUc9_jeoCg2NsscwpyvyuFFgj45mwK5NWANYXxOdqol6bdScSi5rdGtFetHbt5/s3929/IMG20230108223600.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2433" data-original-width="3929" height="396" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqy3vqLNxTUpY6YTfzYwPOhl8bI6LkZJkIFPQV6ASAqOU8NsOeAmQkZNrmvhof84jW266z7im2n3V7SP24ggc6kBpG2L7i7Z3rrSLBBZg6pfDjNuI2usjclKm4JNpUc9_jeoCg2NsscwpyvyuFFgj45mwK5NWANYXxOdqol6bdScSi5rdGtFetHbt5/w640-h396/IMG20230108223600.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>This faux leather is so fantastic to work with. It's lovely a soft but strong for a bag and my machine has no issues with sewing through it. Particularly when I use the wee non-slip teflon foot on my machine.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR27TRZKEQnwE2yxG2Mdy_jgNEcW6tH3NADNxIx-qv2c9jBxKXnuwmsqEmyvrSZeKbUWBJMJGqKh9zHgZn5krqaflI9jDbWkHRDy5Cvp8nEK_EeF4KZUmSk-TtbOdafMAu7jgQZOPNXfGi4JPreEHr-GbJgaeo90Wwd2N9TypEOcXa5HHikgIXbF1B/s3519/IMG20230108223616.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3519" data-original-width="2497" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR27TRZKEQnwE2yxG2Mdy_jgNEcW6tH3NADNxIx-qv2c9jBxKXnuwmsqEmyvrSZeKbUWBJMJGqKh9zHgZn5krqaflI9jDbWkHRDy5Cvp8nEK_EeF4KZUmSk-TtbOdafMAu7jgQZOPNXfGi4JPreEHr-GbJgaeo90Wwd2N9TypEOcXa5HHikgIXbF1B/w454-h640/IMG20230108223616.jpg" width="454" /></a></div>The wee decorative zipper stop just adds another professional touch to the bag. This bag also has an adjustable shoulder strap (not shown) that you can add to the D-Rings and they simply hook on and off using a lobster swivel clasp on each side.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdPu7sqSuagHHa1wdb4P-HmswujwWQzfS49y1LybvKniWFoMJux95_ROWwpPrzF2q34d6nHjfn9innGfiXmmHjkaxNgZPXs8M8E1nHbRZWFfMIrjXb4RiduHZNMDTUcuACeqK1yix4kG43oKW6tdGfbED-stEFj8gjUCbHbyALE2EeA2_w12XsXXVr/s3785/IMG20230113153046.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3785" data-original-width="2497" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdPu7sqSuagHHa1wdb4P-HmswujwWQzfS49y1LybvKniWFoMJux95_ROWwpPrzF2q34d6nHjfn9innGfiXmmHjkaxNgZPXs8M8E1nHbRZWFfMIrjXb4RiduHZNMDTUcuACeqK1yix4kG43oKW6tdGfbED-stEFj8gjUCbHbyALE2EeA2_w12XsXXVr/w422-h640/IMG20230113153046.jpg" width="422" /></a></div>On the inside, I used the pebble polka dot fabric. This was also 100% cotton but was more upholstery weight and had a linen texture to it whilst being super soft and lovely to work with. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx43cXCG8duuelzEtx1H8UjpDzzGilDg7daLCPExe-22o5O_YxvYHTUAcCaFpqqLdtDRV8dAVTOYIQfSOq81Kug5AhPS-syDyhM78G3jMlgdswJg_xZ5Kv1g2j1q5UHPXZ5DczPfcyxlmh5hUmN9Fx8fKM1h69Y8EI8aZKTUouFrUCivSkSOwfoGhy/s3893/IMG20230113153122.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2773" data-original-width="3893" height="456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx43cXCG8duuelzEtx1H8UjpDzzGilDg7daLCPExe-22o5O_YxvYHTUAcCaFpqqLdtDRV8dAVTOYIQfSOq81Kug5AhPS-syDyhM78G3jMlgdswJg_xZ5Kv1g2j1q5UHPXZ5DczPfcyxlmh5hUmN9Fx8fKM1h69Y8EI8aZKTUouFrUCivSkSOwfoGhy/w640-h456/IMG20230113153122.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>The bag has a lovely big and secure zip pocket on the inside...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh78XmUtQEs80FlbMTnHh4i5BElCE2sY0FXLDxUN_8el2sZ-l5TgjdHC6nlRTUQ45lsxc_aMyinxNEb9kS8542Kh05LxB1mMTnO3xJKv8RZgZxU0tUFWvRP6dI_wDtf4vhn2WXJNGw4dsxf6HDCgiJziPy4EwCkKIPAiGzyHIJuhcIzJ5tfw5D_Qnfn/s3995/IMG20230113153941.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2377" data-original-width="3995" height="380" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh78XmUtQEs80FlbMTnHh4i5BElCE2sY0FXLDxUN_8el2sZ-l5TgjdHC6nlRTUQ45lsxc_aMyinxNEb9kS8542Kh05LxB1mMTnO3xJKv8RZgZxU0tUFWvRP6dI_wDtf4vhn2WXJNGw4dsxf6HDCgiJziPy4EwCkKIPAiGzyHIJuhcIzJ5tfw5D_Qnfn/w640-h380/IMG20230113153941.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div>Along with 3 slip pockets on the opposite side. The middle pocket is a little wider and the 2 pockets either side are perfect for your phone and other bits and bobs<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmKO1vH5VRhw9osaeN6N2czmMc2srFp9pbcNoWsV-0WRGcRxWqDKD1eZ0vRl9Qi22hutdHFrcZ7kqyX7RxOMK7PoYYAx1yxBuZgJP4T9V5Mksw_WbTR_qaDpGb4jOdrhlWQI3FQU412hHuD8XbfMrOAqFk8t6yMUHb20Dg0vONy5ZJEUdKAcz7P9BC/s3185/IMG20230108223718.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3185" data-original-width="2661" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmKO1vH5VRhw9osaeN6N2czmMc2srFp9pbcNoWsV-0WRGcRxWqDKD1eZ0vRl9Qi22hutdHFrcZ7kqyX7RxOMK7PoYYAx1yxBuZgJP4T9V5Mksw_WbTR_qaDpGb4jOdrhlWQI3FQU412hHuD8XbfMrOAqFk8t6yMUHb20Dg0vONy5ZJEUdKAcz7P9BC/w534-h640/IMG20230108223718.jpg" width="534" /></a></div><div>The brown faux leather with the bronze coloured rivets set the fabric off nicely. I haven't made a bag charm for this bag yet, but it'll probably be my next thing to make.</div><div><br /></div><div>And that's everything from me for now folks. See you in the next one. Toodles Noodles....Lee aka Crafty Loops xx</div><div><div><br /></div><div>SHOPPING LIST<br /><div style="text-align: left;"><div>At the time of typing, the items I linked to are available (unless stated otherwise). However, item stocks change all of the time and with time marching by, some items I link may no longer be available from that particular seller. Or, some of the items may have been one off auction wins. Therefore, I cannot guarantee that all the items listed will be available or the links will always work. However, a quick Google search should help you out if my links are no longer working/available. </div><div><br /></div><div>I highly recommend the<a href="https://bluecallapatterns.com/collections/sewing-patterns/products/passion-flower-tote-pdf-sewing-pattern" target="_blank"> Passion Flower Tote</a> from <a href="https://bluecallapatterns.com/">https://bluecallapatterns.com/</a>. Celine is a fantastic teacher and her videos are so well thought out and her instructions are very clear. I didn't get this pattern for free, I paid for it with my own money. So this is a very honest review.</div><div><br /></div><div>Outer Fabric - Laura Ashley bought from Ebay - sorry, I can't find the seller I bought it from</div><div>Lining Fabric - Pebble Polka dot 100% cotton Fabric - <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/pandorasupholstery" target="_blank">Pandora's Upholstery</a>, Ebay</div><div><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/331229191181" target="_blank">Faux Leather</a>, brown - Ebay</div><div><a href="https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B09N31R6RF/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">Metal Handmade label</a> - Amazon</div><div><a href="https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07BRFRZFS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">18mm magnetic closures</a> - Amazon</div><div><a href="https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07THW7KMK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">25mm D-Rings </a>- Amazon</div><div><a href="https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00AXA2W76/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">Jeans Needles</a> - Amazon</div><div><a href="https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07GN6LTMW/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">25mm Buckle sliders</a> - Amazon</div><div>25mm <a href="https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0B3MQHHZD/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">Swivel Lobster Clasps</a> for shoulder strap - Amazon</div><div><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/353435936844" target="_blank">Metal rivets kit</a> - Ebay</div><div><a href="https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B09KPRS2HY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">Metal zipper pull</a> - Amazon</div><div><a href="https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B09CT53G1L/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">Metal bag feet</a> - Amazon</div><div><a href="https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00795VCW4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">Teflon non-stick foot</a> , Amazon- for sewing machine. Works great when working with faux leather. This foot works perfectly with my Janome QXL605 sewing machine</div><div><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/393147893913?var=662331373715" target="_blank">Woven Fusible Interfacing</a> - (G700 or equivalent) - Ebay</div><div><a href="https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01M5EOWKL/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">H630 Fusible Fleece</a> - Amazon</div><div><div><span style="text-align: center;">If you like my blog and would like to buy me a </span><a href="https://ko-fi.com/craftyloops" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank">coffee</a><span style="text-align: center;">, I have a</span><a href="https://ko-fi.com/craftyloops" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank"> ko-fi page</a><span style="text-align: center;">. Don't feel obligated though, it's only if you want to. 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This is just a real quick wee post with probably more photos than is absolutely necessary, lol. When I made our wee Mamma, the <a href="https://www.craftyloops.com/2022/12/handmade-handbag-passion-flower-tote.html" target="_blank">Passion Flower Tote</a> from <a href="https://bluecallapatterns.com/products/passion-flower-tote-pdf-sewing-pattern" target="_blank">Blue Calla Patterns</a> on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9BbehLUUL0" target="_blank">YouTube</a>, I wanted to make a faux leather tassel and bag charm to spruce it up a wee bit. Not that it needed it, but I think the bag looks cute with them on either side. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGFq0Z2iNJaMbW5Y_fk_4FYecCUB-edy2AQICWv2kt_T4HfpNMtNWTREl_wkvYul_H0i8onsnNpzrLavPBNZBQxZLryR2xq5WiC3Xb41JlFzEtYejgku79aFkwb2p7mMSC1qaf6IIY72lD_gny4mu0fa9X25CBhR02jgSezkZ41V14kiGIKmF7n0xd/s3497/IMG20221223233641.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3497" data-original-width="1745" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGFq0Z2iNJaMbW5Y_fk_4FYecCUB-edy2AQICWv2kt_T4HfpNMtNWTREl_wkvYul_H0i8onsnNpzrLavPBNZBQxZLryR2xq5WiC3Xb41JlFzEtYejgku79aFkwb2p7mMSC1qaf6IIY72lD_gny4mu0fa9X25CBhR02jgSezkZ41V14kiGIKmF7n0xd/w320-h640/IMG20221223233641.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">To make the tassel, I just used some of the left over faux leather fabric that I had from making the bag. </div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzPCt-1Egex1x50Z4RjSAuw8-X__7Mi9qBh5Hw5MEi5DXTR02YXPEp1EyldjuEEaE15HB_1uAfkoChUA_v04-1rpehPIZX_RI3x5nhEcFPsBdZ9XgQtAubbYXGYwRuhC3bb7zK1lI4LUAVrdz-jKxG6wkkVY2RR5tUq_g0-BxVOmSz-dFkUa0cIjXl/s3642/IMG20221223234017.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3642" data-original-width="1417" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzPCt-1Egex1x50Z4RjSAuw8-X__7Mi9qBh5Hw5MEi5DXTR02YXPEp1EyldjuEEaE15HB_1uAfkoChUA_v04-1rpehPIZX_RI3x5nhEcFPsBdZ9XgQtAubbYXGYwRuhC3bb7zK1lI4LUAVrdz-jKxG6wkkVY2RR5tUq_g0-BxVOmSz-dFkUa0cIjXl/w250-h640/IMG20221223234017.jpg" width="250" /></a></div></div>The dangle charm was simply made using a piece of chunky chain I had in my stash. And I made these wee charmy, dangle bits and added them to the chain using split rings. These are beads that I have had in my stash for years and years, so unfortunately I don't have a shopping link for you. But even if you have old, broken costume jewellery hanging about, it's perfect to take apart and make a dangle charm with. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_kZi63l_eDMA48Xd4u1o_B9A2hmQGkScAvIsF-eyulajK9SfxRlwFnh9GifPVChL_dnsh6wyz654F5dElZ1bm-HdLYH0VpUTh3QbQjC7SO4Bw57WCkbxMjoWVz0YEkZiCeZQGZBXs6qXPxV3Okh-qMeYIHssHnUvGIEfuwPv3zqt3cooQuRj2Yvod/s3817/IMG20221223233848.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3817" data-original-width="2305" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_kZi63l_eDMA48Xd4u1o_B9A2hmQGkScAvIsF-eyulajK9SfxRlwFnh9GifPVChL_dnsh6wyz654F5dElZ1bm-HdLYH0VpUTh3QbQjC7SO4Bw57WCkbxMjoWVz0YEkZiCeZQGZBXs6qXPxV3Okh-qMeYIHssHnUvGIEfuwPv3zqt3cooQuRj2Yvod/w386-h640/IMG20221223233848.jpg" width="386" /></a></div></div>They can both be added to one side of the bag....<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6HIwF_A07skjzISPkY1e2-3GAcDdPhOVqwXmr-R-DXxj8qqNn9EFB0EfMSpnBseoV_d5fGlN8kZlG3j9bfzJmpBdGOFu7q3U0jZ5hWAWrESVLkyJpz5kPyyK67SamM5axTzW9BIcF3TXF1ZjkfADn8fcf_moXE-tIoPnF6DY64tL53qxrpGGMzeTc/s3721/IMG20221223233908.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3721" data-original-width="2121" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6HIwF_A07skjzISPkY1e2-3GAcDdPhOVqwXmr-R-DXxj8qqNn9EFB0EfMSpnBseoV_d5fGlN8kZlG3j9bfzJmpBdGOFu7q3U0jZ5hWAWrESVLkyJpz5kPyyK67SamM5axTzW9BIcF3TXF1ZjkfADn8fcf_moXE-tIoPnF6DY64tL53qxrpGGMzeTc/w364-h640/IMG20221223233908.jpg" width="364" /></a></div>Or just add one to each side of the bag.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR25MABKku-w7H6P0FmPzG-iKWH26wXZ1ossUIf1kUE3DdXlPpRFX0Qkxgypt6VZ-kBZGOPpGNTmlEVxlr5MCEQJKFB2rUq-acETvFRUkw8t5tJFjKeXxOI6uDJbf1kFtGs9MWEnZL_5IUllNK0Zx20qhF03RT969n2VINnxaRaPq6pS3gSEkv8Myo/s3193/IMG20221223233649.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2913" data-original-width="3193" height="584" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR25MABKku-w7H6P0FmPzG-iKWH26wXZ1ossUIf1kUE3DdXlPpRFX0Qkxgypt6VZ-kBZGOPpGNTmlEVxlr5MCEQJKFB2rUq-acETvFRUkw8t5tJFjKeXxOI6uDJbf1kFtGs9MWEnZL_5IUllNK0Zx20qhF03RT969n2VINnxaRaPq6pS3gSEkv8Myo/w640-h584/IMG20221223233649.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>And that's it from me folks. See you on the next one.<div>Toodles Noodles......Lee aka Crafty Loops xx</div><div><br /></div><div><div><span style="text-align: center;">If you like my blog and would like to buy me a </span><a href="https://ko-fi.com/craftyloops" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank">coffee</a><span style="text-align: center;">, I have a</span><a href="https://ko-fi.com/craftyloops" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank"> ko-fi page</a><span style="text-align: center;">. Don't feel obligated though, it's only if you want to. Every</span><a href="https://ko-fi.com/craftyloops" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank"> Ko-fi </a><span style="text-align: center;">goes towards maintaining this domain and blog. If you do buy me a</span><a href="https://ko-fi.com/craftyloops" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank"> ko-fi</a><span style="text-align: center;">, a massive thank you to you. 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