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Something for the weekend

I have been slaving over this bag in every spare moment for the last week, it has interfered massively with blogging, I have been holding off on posting because I was dying to include the finished bag but it took rather longer than expected. I have had the pattern for some time but had felt overwhelmed each time I took it out to browse. Actually once I got stuck in it wasn't so bad, there was a lot of cutting which I always find tedious, lining, exterior fabric, two lots of interfacing! Sewing the heavy layers together was a challenge, particularly the cording, but I only broke one sewing machine needle. Zips always put fear in me but this one went in rather well, the pattern is well written and easy to follow although as I am an idiot there were or course a few errors and much cursing on my part. There was a lot of pining and machine basting, unusually I resisted the urge to cut corners on these stages inspite of repeatedly stabbing myself with pins. So, one week later, minus most of my nails and with the addition of a number of cuts and scratches I present you with my Amy Butler Weekend Bag. The fabric was all from stash (Abakhan bargain stuff), so that makes it another free project, right?

I am thrilled with the completed bag and thankfully I get to use it very soon, but more about that later in the week. There are lots of imperfections on close inspection but it is pretty sturdy and should withstand actual use, I do wish I had used a plain fabric for cording but then it wouldn't have been free of course... I may make another one of these in the future, when my hands have recovered.

Comments

Anita Fern said…
Ooooh - what a fabulous bag! Looks gorgeous and beautifully made. I think you are underplaying your skill as a needlewoman!
Twelfthknit said…
I am prostrating myself in front of you, o worthy one!
India
kris said…
ooooh it's beautiful! i'm dead impressed.
Anonymous said…
That's gorgeous - love the fabric!
Anonymous said…
I am green with envy! That bag is wonderful
Charity said…
Beautiful bag! You should be thrilled - you did a wonderful job :0)
This bag is absolutely gorgeous, it's worth all the effort you've put in. I'm in awe :)
caroline said…
You have every right to be thrilled your bag is beautiful and I really love your choice of fabric.
Anonymous said…
That is just gorgeous, I wish I had the skill and the patience to make that. Well done!
Anonymous said…
i love that bag! and the fabric you chose! you did a beautiful job! its amazing there aren't more typos in your blog post with your hands being swaddled in bandages and all.....
Anonymous said…
Beyootifool!
Anonymous said…
Golleee wow, it is so impressive.
I wonder how much time you spend doing these projects, your work is just fantastic.
Kathleen said…
Did you make this bag?? It looks amazing! x K
Anonymous said…
I am dumb struck. That bag is absolutely FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tami said…
Wow! That looks great.
I love the fabric you chose.
Anonymous said…
The bag is absolutely stunning. And I love your fabric choice. Can't wait to hear where you'll be taking it. Is there a romantic weekend for two coming up?
Anonymous said…
It's beautiful, and well worth the effort! And of course 'free' is very, very good. ;-)
Alice said…
Gasp!!!!! The times I have intended to make that bag. Yours is HEAVENLY. Oh, you are clever at choosing the colours. I so want that bag right now (I have got to stop this. It's not good for the soul, all this longing).
Anonymous said…
Absolutely gorgeous Rebecca !
Penny said…
That is a really lovely bag, well worth the effort you put in.
Anonymous said…
Ooohhhohhoh, what a wonderful bag.
Anonymous said…
Beautiful bag! You did a great job with the piping/cording. Impressive work--best wishes for lots of fun trips with your new bag.
I totally love the bag. I love the style of it and the fabric is gorgeous. Well done you!!
katie said…
what a wonderful bag - so clever of you to persevere with 'correct' techniques - I am s terrible 'corner cutter' and never would manage such a thing of beauty!
lindaharre said…
As I am reading your comments on your bag......I have to say that what I loved the most was the contrast of two unlikely fabrics! WOW, I love the piping and handles with the other fabric. Anyone can do solid:-D
Anonymous said…
Your weekender bag looks amazing! Question: did you use the asked for Timtex? If not what sis you use in it's place?

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