* pleated, bias-trimmed bag
Posted on October 13th, 2005 by maitreya. Filed under Sewing/Fabric Crafts.
Can you believe I’m already tired of my bird bag? I got the idea for this one from this bag made by twelve22 and the kimono bags at Uplifting Arts. I kind of combined the shape, pleats, and binding trim and straps into one bag. The bird bag had pleats on the bottom, so I had some idea of how to work them.
The fabric is a napkin I got on sale at Anthropologie. It’s hard to see but there are white flowers in addition to the green ones. I have another one that I’m thinking I’ll make into a matching wallet. I couldn’t find bias binding in just the right shade of green, which was a good excuse to get one of those nifty binding-making tools. Stupid Joanns only had a Dritz one in 1 inch (which makes 1/2 inch folded). The Clover ones looked better (and cuter), but only came in the smaller sizes. Maybe I just don’t have the hang of it yet, but it didn’t make as even of a binding as I expected. It did the job, though. The lining is the same green, although I wish I’d chosen something nicer since the bag’s reversible. Oh well. It’s all interfaced, too.
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October 13th, 2005 at 3:35 pm
It is fabulous! Love the green floral and are you saying you made the straps yourself with a gizmo? (Forgive me, I am a complete neophyte when it comes to making bags..) Also, the bird bag is so lovely, how can you be tired of it??
October 13th, 2005 at 4:03 pm
The size shown on the packages of tape makers is always confusing. I made bias tapes with only a normal iron….it is always the worst part for me no matter what I am making.
October 13th, 2005 at 4:27 pm
I love the bag, great shape and that fabric is wonderful.
October 13th, 2005 at 4:44 pm
The bag is really lovely. I love making bags from recycled things like napkins, duvets, curtains etc. I also think your bird bag is just FAB. I wish I had more imagination and skill to make something other than a bog standard tote. Oh well, I will draw on you for inspiration.
October 13th, 2005 at 5:16 pm
Super cute! I love the green flower print. You did a nice job interpreting the designs with your own style. :)
October 13th, 2005 at 6:11 pm
it’s lovely!! i love it! [why DO we tire of bags so quickly??]
i’ve had bias tape making mishaps…. it seems like it should be a snap, but it’s not!
October 13th, 2005 at 9:14 pm
every excuse is a good enough excuse for a new bag! i love them both. :)
October 13th, 2005 at 9:35 pm
such a lovely summery bag - great links too thank you.
October 13th, 2005 at 10:25 pm
Wonderful fabric! I love that bag.
October 14th, 2005 at 12:44 am
That turned out great. Can’t see any uneven bias tape from here. Love the idea of using a napkin.
October 14th, 2005 at 6:53 am
I love it too! I’m actually starting to get the littlest bit tired of my own (the brown cord one), but one feels as though one must resist the temptation to make bag after bag. For some reason.
October 14th, 2005 at 10:48 am
oh your bag is so lovely! i cant believe you made your own bias tape. for some reason that scares me. im going to give my fabric in for gocco a shot this weekend, wish me luck!
October 14th, 2005 at 10:49 am
um that should say fabric ink…makes more sense.
October 14th, 2005 at 1:20 pm
I love it. I bought a bias tape maker too, but I HATE it. It doesn’t do what it should, or maybe its just me!
October 14th, 2005 at 4:15 pm
Oh, that’s gorgeous! When I looked at the page of kimono bags I wasn’t too impressed, but that fabric you chose made all the difference for me!
October 16th, 2005 at 10:46 pm
What a super cute bag! I really love it :)
Thanks for dropping by my blog today with your comment on the Japanese craft books. Your ‘crafting japanese site’ was one of the first I found to get me going on this addiction!! :) I appreciate your tips.
October 17th, 2005 at 11:17 am
I love the shape of your bag! I need to get one of those bias tape makers - it’s so tedious to make it without one…
October 20th, 2005 at 6:58 pm
I love this! So perfect.
October 31st, 2005 at 7:35 pm
I didn’t see the napkin in this color. The bag is really great! I’ve been thinking about getting a bias tape maker also. Have always made my own tape by hand and only just recently learned that you can buy the little contraption…
May 16th, 2006 at 3:47 pm
cute! cute! CUTE!