I've been on a bit of a bag making spree for the last several months. I think I will start off by showing you the bags I made from Geta Grama's patterns - she is from Romania and very talented.
First I made the Chantel Bag - The pattern was very well written and quite easy to make. I chose to quilt my version just like Geta does on hers. The fabrics are Piece of Cake designs from years ago - I had 2 fat quarters of each color, just enough but I did have to piece the blue gusset - if you look really close you might be able to spot it!
Second I made the Belle Bag - this one is made from a decorator weight cotton - they were samples a friend gave to me so it was FREE!! I didn't quilt it, but did use some fusible fleece as interfacing. This pattern was also very well written and very easy to make.
Third I made the Amelie Bag - this is made with quilting cottons that I quilted. This fabric is Central Park by Kate Spain - I just happened to have the matching mottled fabric in my stash - nice! Again, a very well written pattern that was very easy to make.
Fourth I made the Nicole Bag it was a bonus that came with the other patterns - for this one I did change it a bit - I changed the size when I printed it to 80% as the original is very large. I have a tendency to fill all bags to capacity, so a bit smaller is easier on my back! I think this is my favorite so far. I did the quilting a bit different, I did a water type squiggle on the black background and outlined and filled in some of the trees and boats with matching threads. The fabric is "Boat Cruise" by Alexander Henry and is a VERY large print - the palm trees are 9" tall! The final tote size is 16" wide by 11.5" tall - nice size! This pattern doesn't have assembly directions, only pattern pieces, but once you have made the Bella and/or Amelie you will not have any problems putting it together.
I hope you enjoyed looking at my versions of Geta's Bag Patterns!! Have a wonderful week!
Beautiful bags, great fabric choices, Mechelle! Looking forward to your next blog posts.
ReplyDeleteVery nice purses, welcome to Blog Land~
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bags. Welcome to the fun world of blogging.
ReplyDeleteWelcome, I am new to blogging too!! It's fun!
ReplyDeleteYour purses are fantastic, Love the purple one!! I have bought some of Geta's patterns too, but haven't yet had time to start any, to many WIPs right now. Great Job!!
Your first post is amazing! Such a good work! I can't wait your next post!
ReplyDeleteWhat fabulous bags! I love your fabric choices!
ReplyDeleteAdorable!
ReplyDeleteYou work so nice! I'm sure you will have an interesting blog!
ReplyDeleteLove your bags. The fabrics chosen are perfect. Those sail boats are great!
ReplyDeleteWow, great bags. Love the fabric choices. AWESOME!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your first blog post!! I love the bags and look forward to following your blog.
ReplyDeleteWelcome to the blogging world! Your bags are FABULOUS!! You pick gorgeous fabrics and your workmanship is awesome!! You show Greta's patterns to perfection.
ReplyDeleteSusie
Welcome to blog land! I love your bags. I have been wanting to get her Amelie pattern and make it too. I love the design. You have chosen fabrics well, and the bags are adorable!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bags and so well made and great feedback on the patterns.I would love to see the size of the bags against a person, I always find it hard to judge how big it comes up otherwise. Great first post :)
ReplyDeleteLove them all!!! Nice job.
ReplyDeleteGreat Bags - I love the big bold patterns of the sailboats. I am a middle aged guy self taught at sewing guy stuff .. tote bags, sails, covers. kites .. looking to try something "more refined". I use antique industrial machines running on foot powered treadle bases.. no problems with think fabric sandwiches here.... Doing that much free motion is bound to build up my legs!
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