Happy Tuesday, everyone!
As promised, I'm back with much more details about my new Echino handbag.
I started this handbag off by using a pattern from the book Patchwork Style by Suzuko Koseki. This is what the bag in the book looks like.
You can hardly see the similarities, right? That happens to me a lot. I start with a pattern and somewhere along the way I stop following direction, or completely disregard them from the beginning (as was the case here), and end up with a completely different finished bag.
I made many changes and additions along the way. Here are just some:
First, I installed a zippered pocket along the whole back panel. I learned the hard way that unless I have a zippered pocket in my purse I do not use it very often.
I also put 4 fully lined and interfaced pockets inside the bag. You can tell I love pockets! I can fit my camera and phone in the ones that are padded using fusible fleece.
I used Panther Echino fabric by Etsuko Furuya for the exterior. I know, I already made one handbag using this fabric, just in a different color scheme, I just can't help it. There is something about this panther and big, bold, uneven dots that I can't resist. I used Cherry Fizz by Barbara Jones for the lining and pockets.
Not counting the fabric, my most favorite part of this bag is the handle. I think it just added the right amount of interest and contrast, otherwise the bag would have been kind of plain. I used black webbing (extremely easy to work with) and swivel latch hooks for the handle.
Finished size of this handbag is 12" x 8". Handle measures 25".
What about you? Have you made something pretty just for yourself recently?
I am linking this post to Fabric Tuesday over at Quiltstory. Stop by and see what others are up to.
Have a great day, Svetlana.
I think your bag is a fab improvement on the pattern. I love the way you have a panther inside and outside :)
ReplyDeleteOoh, love it, great fabric
ReplyDeleteGorgeous bag - love the fabric too!
ReplyDeleteLove the bag! Great way to make it your own with the pockets.
ReplyDeleteI saw this on Flickr and love it!!
ReplyDeleteyour bag turned out so sharp! i don't blame you at all for making another bag using this fabric, it's so fabulous.
ReplyDeletei love the use of the swivel hooks. i've used the webbing tons of times, but i've never thought of using anything more than a d-ring. thanks for the inspiration!