Thursday, March 10, 2011

Reversible Bucket Bag - Done!


Here's the finished look of the reversible bucket bag.  Somehow sewing the handles was not as hard as I thought & basting it into place before final sewing prevents unwanted 'accidents'. So miss seam ripper was on a honeymoon :)


On this patchy side, I embroidered Charlie Chaplin's quote.



I like the simplicity on the denim side. I'm sure most of you would prefer the denim look.



The size of this bag is perfect for weekend shopping & I particularly like the long handles. Ample of space for your armpit to breathe :D. I usually make 50cm long handles. The inside does crumple a bit. From my little experience of sewing fabric boxes, if I sew the interior & exterior the exact same measurement, the inside will crumple. But when I reduced the interior measurement about 0.2cm, then I get clean smooth interior. So that explains the unwanted crumple. 

A special thank you to Sue from MyBotang Crafty Corner for organizing this sew a long. Sewing this bag was fun!  To all sew a long members who are in the midst of finishing this bag, keep on sewing :).

Happy sewing & crafting!


13 comments:

  1. wow!! admiring your creativity.. job well done :) hope to see your pictures on our Flickr group yea..
    Thank you for joining the sew along.. *off to finish my binding* sigh

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  2. Woo-hoo! It was worth the wait! This is fabulous. You did a great job with it. I love the fabrics you chose. I like both sides, but love love love the colored fabric side. I love the pattern. So, what's the next project?
    xo,
    Sena

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  3. only a word... WOW..
    i like the idea of refashion the jeans... also the patchwork.. so adorable

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  4. Thanks sue. I've added my photos to flickr already & can't wait to see yours..

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  5. wow!...love your version of the bag :). A job well done!

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  6. Thanks sena. The next one maybe gonna be a bag or a doll & I'm thinking of a rag doll.

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  7. Mila, Thanks:). I still have some more old jeans to work with & the patchwork was like a fun fabric collage.

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  8. Glad that you like it mel :)

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  9. wow, it so gorgeous. Especially on polka dot and charlie chaplin side :)

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  10. you are so creative bea...nice work! I like the patchwork and also the denim side...both are really nice...seriously nice!! Love-it

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  11. Thanks ayu & Marie :). You're equally creative too.

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