Here is what I had been waiting to show you.... Sara of SewSweetness's Lillium laptop bag. I am SOOOO in love with this bag and this pattern and I have to say, it's created a sensation everywhere I have taken it. Three people have tried to steal it. No, I am not exaggerating.
Do you like it dah-ling?
What I can't show you is how this feels. I used several new fabrics to me. Essex linen that I picked up in Quiltique near Vegas with Katy in October (love love love), some Michael Miller Fairy Frost in silver that I picked up locally, a silver and black FQ (not sure what line) and Annie's Soft 'n' Stable which is a foam-like interfacing. It is lovely to sew through, despite its thickness, and the feel of the linen over the soft and stable is amazing. It gives the bag a really solid and professional feel.
Oh, and of course, there are some Alexander Henry Ghastlies characters thrown in.
And the nifty trick for doing those rounded corners. I was blown away.
The inside has a padded divider and the front, back and bottom have foam inserts sewn into the lining to protect the contents of the bag. The small size fit my Macbook pro 13"in, with the charger, plus my ipad and Kindle. What more could a girl want?!
Do you like it dah-ling?
What I can't show you is how this feels. I used several new fabrics to me. Essex linen that I picked up in Quiltique near Vegas with Katy in October (love love love), some Michael Miller Fairy Frost in silver that I picked up locally, a silver and black FQ (not sure what line) and Annie's Soft 'n' Stable which is a foam-like interfacing. It is lovely to sew through, despite its thickness, and the feel of the linen over the soft and stable is amazing. It gives the bag a really solid and professional feel.
Oh, and of course, there are some Alexander Henry Ghastlies characters thrown in.
Here's a look at the back.
There is a zipper pocket in the back of the bag. It's the first time I've put in a zipper this way, but Sara's instructions made it so easy. That's what I love about her patterns. I always learn something. Or several things. For example, putting in sliders for strap extension.
The inside has a padded divider and the front, back and bottom have foam inserts sewn into the lining to protect the contents of the bag. The small size fit my Macbook pro 13"in, with the charger, plus my ipad and Kindle. What more could a girl want?!
After doing this, I immediately hit Sara's pattern site for her camera bag which I missed out on pattern testing, but it's definitely going to happen!
You can find the pattern here.
Gorgeous! I agree, I love her bags!
ReplyDeleteWow, it looks fantastic Laura!
ReplyDeleteIt looks fantastic
ReplyDeleteI was looking at the Ghastlies fabrics yesterday trying to figure out what to do with them...you wouldn't mind too much if I copied this exactly would you ;)?
ReplyDeleteCool bag! And the ghastlies just make it. Not at all surprised that people have been trying to steal it.
ReplyDeleteDon't read my comment over there... ;o)
ReplyDeleteFabulous dahling, just bitch slap anyone trying to steal it ;o)
What a brilliant bag! Love all your fabric choices there. I've just started getting into making bags and I'm still learning about what interfacings etc work well. Is the Annie's Soft n Stable available here in Australia or is that something you picked up in the US?
ReplyDeleteThis bag looks amazing! I think it is the most professional handmade bag I have ever seen online. I wonder what the trick is for the rounded corners...guess I'll need to pick up the pattern:)
ReplyDeleteI can't think anyone would want to steal ot with all those eyes looking on!
ReplyDeleteLove that bag...I'd totally try to steal it!
ReplyDeleteWow! That looks great! Congratulations to you and to Sara!
ReplyDeleteSuper cool! You did such a great job with this bag :-D
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