Monday, July 9, 2012

Windows Bag: A few of my favourite things...

Do you ever get obsessed and COLLECT?  Last year it was text fabric. Then I had a brief flirtation with 'place' fabric (particularly maps). Lately, it's been shot cotton, for which I blame Lynne of Lily's Quilts. My latest love has been sewing plastic, and I have a feeling a whole lot of zips may be arriving at my place soon.... And let's not forget my love of all things Spanish. Well, Kate Spanish at least...

So may I present to you my latest creation, the Windows Bag, which incorporates a few of my favourite things:

  • Turquoise blue shot cotton. 
  • Mettler polyester thread, 
  • Free motion stippled loops
  • Clear plastic windows (hence the name) onto Kate Spain fabrics (Good Fortune scraps).

It's lined with Kate Spain's Terrain, and my neighbour showed me an easy way to put in a zippered double pocket. So easy I couldn't believe it!  She also convinced me to go with a feature zip. I always hide my zips and stick with as neutral shades as possible. This one is orange. I love it.




I'm so happy with this bag. It's original - I think. I haven't seen the plastic windows anywhere around, but I'm sure someone will find some! I think I'm going to make another one and maybe do a tutorial or even put the pattern in my little etsy shop to support my fabric habit. :)


I'm so glad to have this done and blogged. Apart from my Friday finishes, and my shared Sewing Summit (Alternate) Sunday posts, I haven't been posting much. Life gets BUSY and sewing machines break. Being Winter down under (see, there is a cloud in the sky!), by the time I get home from work it's too dark for decent photos. So this weekend with my sewing machine back and a bit of sun, I studiously ignored the housework and tackled a few things. More to come!!!


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12 comments:

  1. Cindy SharpJuly 10, 2012 at 12:35 AM

    What a happy bag!

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  2. mammafairyJuly 10, 2012 at 3:34 AM

    Love that Kate Spain- the bag is good too!

    And many thanks, the Lately arrived from London made it to me today! it is lovely, really rich and pretty. Thank you.
    I have blogged it today too!

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  3. Mrs Flying Blind...July 10, 2012 at 3:50 AM

    Looks great xxx

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  4. NicJuly 10, 2012 at 5:50 AM

    I really like the bag. The colour, simplicity, pretty much everything about it.
    And I wholeheartedly approve of ignoring housework in favour of sewing. I think you should do it more often

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  5. Katy CameronJuly 10, 2012 at 5:59 AM

    Heh, you nut, I can't wait to see you go shopping in the US lol Love the bag though

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  6. Anorina @SameliasMumJuly 10, 2012 at 6:06 AM

    Looks great x

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  7. LynneJuly 10, 2012 at 4:47 PM

    Looking good!

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  8. Laely FaridaJuly 11, 2012 at 2:11 PM

    Love the inside pattern

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  9. Kate D. SpainJuly 11, 2012 at 9:43 PM

    you are quite an inventress, laura! beautiful bag right down to the zipper. way to go! you'll be doing a zipper tutorial for us, right? ;) keep up the great work! xo

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  10. Alyce @ Blossom Heart QuiltsJuly 13, 2012 at 7:48 AM

    Do I even dare comment after The Kate Spain has?! I'll keep it short - looks awesome! I love the lining and fancy-pants zipper pocket!

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  11. M-R CharbonneauJuly 14, 2012 at 5:50 AM

    How fun! Great idea with those windows and yay for a feature zipper!

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  12. LynetteJuly 17, 2012 at 8:10 PM

    That's a really cool bag. I'm right with you, too, on loving Kate Spain's fabrics!

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