Hi Cuties, I've had fun this past week in between babysitting the kids and Mum. I made a great crazy patchwork handbag from Sweetpea, but I added a couple of hidden zippered sections. The fabric I used is all from my stash, but it would look equally as good with just a plain fabric as the designs would show up better.
1. You can see the zipper on the left hand side of the bag. I also lined the front left hand side and the rest of the front in a black and gold pinspot fabric. I did the same on the back of the bag and then the whole bag was lined in plain black. I also put in a zippered pocket in the plain black lining to keep my keys in. I don't have any bag hardware knick-knacks, but I'd love to get some and maybe a magnet for a closure. I'll have a look around for some.2. A better shot up against a white sheet to show the length of the handles. I used Bosal in the handles and the base of the bag to give it more stability.
3. Close up of the black and gold pinspot fabric I lined the side and central panels with.
4. Picture of the Bosal r form double sided fusible. I used a single sided iron on one. Love Chris
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234507Lovely bag Chris. Love the black and white colours!
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1245211496love the patchwork color is perfect hugs Ursula
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by pennifold
12 Mar 2020
Thanks Ursula, black, white and grey good colours to not show the dirt. ❤️👵🏻
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38558stunning and so is the one below. Chris, where did you buy the In-R-form? Maybe not here in Australia?
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by pennifold
10 Mar 2020
Hi Vicki, Thanks and yes I bought the In-R-form from my local Thorpe's sewing shop over at Boolaroo. Love Chris
If you have a look on line it is available in Australia.
16529Fantastic handbag Chris, elegant and practical.
I will not call it a crazy patchwork but "Fantasy in Black and White"!
Hugs Roberta
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173695Can you tell me the sight name for Sweetpea so I can get the Crazy Patchwork Purse? Thank you. Rosebud
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by asterixsew
09 Mar 2020
Hi. If you read carefully the purse has been adapted from the bag so it's a unique 'one off'. If you put Sweetpea embroidery into a search engine the site comes up. It is based in Australia. Sorry I can't do links on my phone. Please if you could reply to this message saying you have seen the reply? Thanks and happy sewing
by pennifold
10 Mar 2020
Hi Rosebud, when you go to Sweetpea just look up the Crazy Patchwork bag and purse. Mine was adapted with the use of zippers. There are a lot of different looks to this bag. Love Chris
by mpeart
11 Mar 2020
I looked this bag up on the Sweet Pea web site. I put in the words CRAZY PATCH WORK bag in the search. I think the words crazy patchwork confused the search a bit. So I did a search of just BAGS. This beautiful bag came up on page 6. I am going to make one. But what color?? There are so many. If you click on the picture of the bag on the web site, it displays all of the different bags that people have made with this pattern. Sweet Pea has some beautiful designs and the ones I have sewn out are perfect. Margie
1109I am still busy with mine! Used leather on bottom and top. Made my straight at top as I want to add a zipper. My back is just quilted in a grid. Not fond of totebags.
Yours is lovely!
Lynette
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by pennifold
09 Mar 2020
Hi Lynette, your bag is gorgeous. I love the plain colour fabric with the gold coloured thread. I think if I make another one I'd do what you have done. It would definitely sew out much quicker. I love the leather fabric. Love Chris
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12506The black and white combo is stunning! How clever to add the zippered compartments? This will be a go-to bag for a long time! Congratulations!!
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by pennifold
09 Mar 2020
Thanks so much Bev, I thought it was great too and that's why I decided to copy Renae's bag. Renae is another member on SP, who did it first. Love Chris
3246Elegant and beautiful. Love the black and white theme. I think that what gives the bag the elegant look.
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by pennifold
09 Mar 2020
Thanks Angie, I'm basically a black, white and silver gal who happens to love Purple! Love Chris
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52686A very smart looking bag! Love the black and whites, too. I have sewn in headliner fabric to give body to my last few bags. I have washed one and it has held up well. Cheaper and wider,too. Just another option.
I am using a bag my daughter bought me right now. I just told my husband I need to make me a new bag, because you would think the bought one should have lasted longer. I just haven't decided on a style. I like the look of a tote, but I prefer a one handle bag. My shoulders are narrow, or sloped, or not great for two straps. I can't seem to keep the two straps up when I put on my shoulder, to free up my hands.
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1097829794115775Love the bag and the choice of fabric. Thank for sharing
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2267Now, this a call a very great bag. Congratulations
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by pennifold
08 Mar 2020
Hi Anita, and it’s so useful. I am looking forward to finding some handbag hardware, clamp closures, key holders etc. ❤️👵🏻
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26116366027318532Wow, a beautiful and elegant bag, I love it!!!!!!! Great job, Chris.
Hugs, Lidia
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7811941781Once again a project made by the Queen of projects! Bag extraordinaire! I wish I had your patience. Hugs and flowers, Suzanna
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18140Thank for the info and showing us your wonderful bag. On my project list this year to use the foam stabilizer. Again great job and super nice bag,
hugs
Michelle
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by pennifold
08 Mar 2020
Thanks so much Michelle. I hope you are still doing some beautiful sewing. I miss seeing your projects on here. Love Chris
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