Category: Bags & Totes

Lori’s Sewing Tote

Here is my entry for the Handbag Contest.  It is my version on BFC884-Sewing Tote which I purchased on Order #1420037725.  Please just use my first name (Lori) when you publish this.

 

I am attending the Sewing & Stitchery Expo in Puyallup, WA for the first time and thought this tote would be perfect for holding my smaller purchases as well as information I pick up while walking the convention floor.  The outside patches are embroidered on 3 different colors of Ultra Suede and the outer pockets are edged in black Ultrasuede to coordinate with the black satin stitching which holds the patches together.  The interior lining fabric is a grey oilcloth.  The trim fabric (used to edge the vinyl pockets, line the outside pockets, interior zipper pockets, and interior gusset) is a needle and thread print I found at my local quilt shop.  Instead of putting side pockets on the outside of the bag as was suggested in the instructions, I put them on the inside of the bag to hold my water bottles.  That way the weight of the bottles is supported by the foam core board that I  used in the bottom of the tote for structure.  I also added a two-way zipper to the top of the bag as a closure instead of the tab closure suggested in the instructions.  I embellished the bag with a several sewing themed buttons and pins.  Lori

I love the details you added Lori!   Suz

Judy’s Oriental Handbag

So excited to be able to share your wonderful designs for all to see.  I am submitting my “variation” of your Chinese Handbag.  As I wanted a larger tote style bag, I adapted these designs for a tote that was my own pattern.  I actually used batting under the designs and really like the look.  The layout was slightly different to get the effect I wanted and used this design for the large front pocket.  I also used a combination of folding the fabric back on one side but left the other one open flat in order to sew the inside parts together.  The pocket has a magnetic snap as does the tote itself.  I used a medium weight linen for the main sections with additional padding between the tote and the lining.  The lining is a batik cotton.  There are 5 sections within the bag, which don’t show up too well in the photo.  The embroidery thread is poly.  The only thing I would do different is add an inside zipper!  Judy

I love what you did with it!!!!  It’s so much fun for me to see where designs can go and become…Suz

BFC0782 Chinese Handbag and Necklace

Jane’s Hummingbird and Hibiscus Handbag

Attached are 3 pictures of My Hummingbird and Hibiscus Purse. I really had fun making it and I didn’t realize that there was a contest on until after I finished it two days ago. I was really happy to see that the flower  came out so realistic.  I used a canvas fabric for the purse body  and the lining is a red mixed fabric.(I cant think of the name of the fabric at the moment)  My name is  Jane   Thank You

BFC1427 Hummingbird and Hibiscus Handbag

‘s Wild Rose Handbag

I made this for my Mum’s birthday as she loves all feminine things that are peachy/rose in colour. The bag fabric is a cream curtain-weight polyester, though gives the look of slubbed silk as the colours move with the light. It is lined with a range of pinks and florals from my stash that coordinate with the embroidery.

Great idea about using the various fabrics for the lining!  That can add a lot of interest in the bag itself – make it more special!  Suz

BFC1148 Wild Roses Handbag

Kay’s Vest and Handbag

I have used the BFC 830 Passion Flower Bag Pattern and designs for my project.

My daughter gave me the pre-made vest for a gift.  It is beautifully made and I thought that I could improve it by adding some beautiful machine embroidery to it.That year I was going to a patchwork retreat with lots of like-minded ladies.  –  Are you like me? Do you like to show off things that you make to people who appreciate the work that goes into it – not like showing my husband – or my work colleagues  – even my patchwork friends – who back   – even my patchwork friends – who back in 2009 weren’t into machine embroidery. So I decided to make a lovely bag and decorate the vest with the same designs. The colours of the Passion Flower designs were exactly what I had in mind. I must say it was a hit.

I purchased the “Passion Flower Bag” pattern and designs from Suz.  I made the bag using cream and brown silk that I had bought from our dear friend Sylvia.  The design stitched out beautifully on the silk and the pattern was excellent with very good instructions for making it.  I then used the designs to embroider across the back of the vest and over the left shoulder.  I was very happy with the finished project and always get a lot of comments when I wear it.

I LOVE this Kay!  I wear vests all the time.  this is a really stunning outfit.  No wonder you get lots of comments!  This is a great example of how the designs on our bags don.t have to be used only for bags!  Suz

BFC0830 Passion Flower Handbag

 

 

Doreen’s Humming bird Bag

I love hummingbirds so had to make this.

The brown batik I brought back from Bali this summer. The green blue batik looks to me like shadows in the branches and leaves of the trees

I made the handle longer so I could get it over my head and shoulder.

I have pockets all the way around inside. This is the first contest I have entered.

I love the colors you used 🙂 Suz

Jan’s Art Deco Ladies

Hi Suz,Thought you might like to see what I did with a couple of your Art Deco ladies designs.

Cosmetic bag sets:  a bucket bag with a complimentary pouch and east/west bag.  I used a vector graphic to create the Art Deco border so that I could match up the 3 pieces into a set.

I’ll be using these as samples of the graphic digitizing in the embroidery software I’ll soon be teaching.   Don’t worry, I didn’t touch the lady designs – they’re perfect as they are.

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BFC31991 Gold and Black Art Deco Lady

BFC31992 Red and Black Art Deco Lady

Denise’s Winning Entry

Denise won the Crazy Quilt contest from the Year 2012.  Here is her Entry:

Suz,
Here is my entry into the Crazy Quilt contest, I have used all the designs from BFC1179 plus 5 freebies, FBFC246, FBFC317, FBFC699, FBFC626, Classic monogram font border and BFC516-31.
I needed a new lunch kit and was originally going to make the bag as designed but then it evolved as I needed pockets for silver wear, napkins, salt and pepper and my wallet and keys. I wanted these to zip closed for security and i needed stretch pockets for my coffee and water bottle. I made it out of water proof outerwear fabric, embroidered and interlined it with super stable then lined it with another waterproof outerwear fabric. I am very pleased with the results.