by spendlove ( edited 29 May 2016 ) 28 May 2016

Evening bag. My big sister is going on a cruise and told me she was looking out for an evening bag. I knew I had black and purple satin so I doodled this design while I was away on holiday. I wanted a 3D applique flower and the purple satin screamed pansy to me. The two petals at the back are appliqued directly onto the flap and the other three petals are made in one piece and added before stitching the flower centre.



This was my first embroidery project after nearly five weeks away from my machine and I made so many mistakes, but I think I got away with it!

The bag now has a matching little purse. I used a Kam snap instead of stitching the flower centre. Not sure that I like it!

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by asterixsew Moderator 30 May 2016

A great bag and purse. Good to see below that your sister likes her purse

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by aussiequilter 30 May 2016

what beautiful bags , your sister will love them

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by stella1 30 May 2016

Absolute excellent beautiful

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by peafarm 29 May 2016

Both look great to me. Beautiful fabrics and design.

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by newrecruit 29 May 2016

It looks great

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by Sewmum1 29 May 2016

What a gorgeous set for en evening out

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by dennis999 29 May 2016

Cruising..................................

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spendlove by spendlove 29 May 2016

Not me! (Not on a boat anyway.)

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by sandralane 29 May 2016

Your sister will feel very special and adore her new bag and purse made by you. Hope that she enjoys her cruise. Sandra.

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by pennifold 29 May 2016

It looks stunning Sue, well done on this project. Love Chris

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by sonjapotgieter 29 May 2016

Stunning Bag..Great work done

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by lbrow 28 May 2016

I have never seen a more beautiful evening bag. Your sis will be so happy with the outcome of what you doodled up/Lillian

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by shirley124 28 May 2016

Well done. She will love it. Hugs

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by designgirl 28 May 2016

Beautiful

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by baydreamer 28 May 2016

Your sister for sure will bring you a gift back ! Lovely

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by sewdeb 28 May 2016

Absolutely gorgeous! And as far as anyone can tell- perfect, too! Your sister is going to love it!

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by mops Moderator 28 May 2016

Lovely bag and beautiful pansy. I like your two step approach, that will give a subtle 3D effect in real life, I think.

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spendlove by spendlove 28 May 2016

Thanks - that was what I was hoping to achieve.

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by ygarrone 28 May 2016

Looks pretty good to me.

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by cfidl 28 May 2016

it is wonderful! I would use it myself!

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by dragonflyer 28 May 2016

Beautiful...I am sure she will love it!

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by carolpountney 28 May 2016

Just love the bag beautiful pansy

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by toogie 28 May 2016

Love the bag design and bag Sue and so will your sis. Did you also digitize the pansy or is this the one another Cutie has been making? Either way, looks nice.-Toogie

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spendlove by spendlove 28 May 2016

This one is my own. Glad you like it.

toogie by toogie 29 May 2016

I came back when I saw the smaller bag. It is equally nice, but I prefer the stitched center, than the Kam here, but to each his own preference.

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by noah 28 May 2016

Love it Sue your a great sister hugs

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by Mguenther262 28 May 2016

You have a lucky sister 😉 i am sure she will love it!
It turned out Great!

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by crafter2243 Moderator 28 May 2016

You got away with it. I can not find anything wrong. As usually it turned out stunning. Love the colors.

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by pldc 28 May 2016

it is beautiful Sue, your sister will be so very proud to wear this very elegant designer bag. ~hugs~

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by kathymourie 28 May 2016

Beautiful Bag!!!
Kathy

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by drh2276 28 May 2016

Very elegant, beautiful bag!

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