Hi gals, I've finished my Sweetpea navy blue bag. I'm finally pleased with it. I put navy blue webbing for the handles as it's very strong and I tend to be heavy handed when putting my bag in the car he he he!
Went through 4/5 bobbins in thread and goodness knows how much on the top. I've been wearing a lot of navy blue this summer so this bag goes with a lot of my wardrobe. Love Chris
P.S. I decided to line the whole bag first with a zipper pocket and a plain pocket and then did a lining. You can see it in the second picture.
1. Inside bag with navy lining and a zipper pocket and a plain pocket.
2. Inside the front of the zipper on the left hand side of the bag.
3. Full picture of bag with zipper on the left side
4. Full picture of bag with another zipper on the right side.
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11388512452Замечательный результат! Я, как и все, в восторге от боковой молнии. Очень стильная и аккуратная работа. Браво мастеру!
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by pennifold
25 Jan 2024
Большое спасибо за ваши добрые слова. Мне нравится создавать дизайны Sweetpea. Сумки всегда полезны, особенно со всеми вещами, которые мы, женщины, носим с собой. С любовью, Крис, Ньюкасл, Австралия
950Thanks for sharing this finish with us. It came out great, as all your bags do. You know how much I like pockets and I like the creative way you added the zipper & pockets in the seams. Nice❤️Toogie
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by pennifold
25 Jan 2024
Thanks so much Toogie, I too love lots of little areas to put things. Love Chris
109777Your new bag is lovely. That’s an interesting way to add zip pockets (vertical) to a purse. It will make organizing things very efficient. One quick pull of the tab for easy access. Well done.
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by pennifold
23 Jan 2024
Thanks, yes, they hold a few extra things for me in those outside pockets. Love Chris
1246Oh WOW!!! What a gorgeous bag. I love adding pockets with and without zips in a lining, so useful. This bag is put together so fine and all the pretty embroidery designs. Are those vertical zips your design to or included in the SweetPea instructions? As said, Navy goes with a lot of colors so watch out wardrobe----you'll be carrying this a lot. I, too, like the webbing straps and yes, very strong.
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by pennifold
23 Jan 2024
Hi Patti, no the inside lining (separate to the normal lining, includes the vertical zippers) One other lady on the website did it a couple of years ago and I copied her idea. It's great as I can put in a few extra things inside those areas. Love Chri
18473O My O My what a Beautiful Bag. Love the vertical zippers have not seen that before on both sides. I enjoyed your posting the variety of pictures, thank you for doing it that way. You have to be so proud and happy with the results. Enjoy , Zoe
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by pennifold
23 Jan 2024
Thanks Zoe, I've made a few of these bags. If you look back through my Projects you'll be able to see them. Love Chris
6757Wonderful stitching - looks amazing!!! You will love using this beautiful bag that you made!! Hugs!
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by pennifold
23 Jan 2024
Yes, you are right Laura. It's been great so far and people are amazed at the stitchwork. It's easy I say as it's all done by my embroidery machine! Love Chris
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1587141169Enjoy your beautiful bag and hope the handles last well
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by pennifold
19 Jan 2024
Thanks Caroline, yes, these handles last the longest I've found so far. Love Chris
115722Wow, what a great bag! All custom made for you too! Amazing and congratulations on completion such a stunning bag! Hugs and Love, Suzanna
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by pennifold
19 Jan 2024
Thanks Suzanna, I love making this particular bag as it's so versatile. Love Chris
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44904Beautiful! You do such a great job with projects like this bag. Use it with pride for a long time to come. Especially since it will go with so many other colors too.
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by pennifold
19 Jan 2024
Thanks so much Karen, I appreciate your comment. I hope to be able to wear it with lots of my clothes. Love Chris
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360638Great job, Chris....love the customized pockets.
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318337What an Master Piece!!Beautiful as always..Job WELL DONE!!!!Stunning Bag
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66017Super inside pockets with zipper is a must, you have created a terrific unique piece, great, hugs Maria
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by pennifold
19 Jan 2024
Thanks Marias, yes, I love zipper pockets in bags. Thanks for your comment. Love Chris
20244That looks like a good bit of time invested in your project. How much time do you think it took, start to finish? Enjoy! And continue dressing stylishly!
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by pennifold
19 Jan 2024
Hi Betsey, I did it over 5 days, so approximately 8-10 hours. I don't rush it. I'm really happy with how it turned out. Love Chris
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