Hi Cuties, Look what I've made! I started it on Saturday and had a...

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by pennifold 13 Jan 2015 ( edited Jan 18'15 14:39 )

Hi Cuties,

Look what I've made! I started it on Saturday and had a heck of a time finding the brads, split pins or whatever you call the things that go under your bags, so haven't used them on this bag. I've ordered some today and they will arrive next week. I have used a woollen batting and quilted the bag lining and the front pocket.

Anyway, I was inspired by Toogie who made this one and she was inspired by lindalee757's bag. I placed a piece of the hard plastic that is in the bottom of the bags I use when I'm grocery shopping in the base of the bag. Next time I'll see what else I can use. Thanks for looking and have a go it's great fun. Love Chris

1. Inside view of back of bag. I used a spot lining for inside the pocket.
2. 3 spotted fabric pockets with a band across the top of the pockets and view of the padded quilted front pocket.
3. Close up of top of bag.
4. View looking from the top of the bag showing the Straps attached.

I'm stoked with this bag! Can you tell?
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[1] WAVY TOTE BAG - TOOGIE INSPIRED!!!!!

sweetbeebuzzings.blogspot.it

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by elemausi 13 Jan 2015

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Oooh, this is a beautiful bag Chris, much work but a great result.

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by pennifold 13 Jan 2015

Thanks so much, and yes, you are right, a lot of work! I've just posted it on FB and my daughter has requested one, but bigger! I'll have to think about it! Love Chris

by pamhayes 13 Jan 2015

I use the plastic kitchen cutting sheets or place mats for my bag bottoms. dosent matter what colour or print they are as you don't see them
Only a few $$$$ in the cheap shops

by pennifold 14 Jan 2015

Thanks for that information Pam, love Chris

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by rosakent 13 Jan 2015

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I made this bag after seeing one of Toogies, I enjoyed it so much that I made another with different pockets to carry my Kindle and rail cards etc and a removable shoulder strap for when I'm travelling. I love your colours, I used plastic canvas for the bottom, its much cheaper than the proper stuff.

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by pennifold 13 Jan 2015

Thanks for that hint Rosa I'll look out for some of the plastic canvas. I would want one bigger than this one though, I need a big bag. Love Chris

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by aussiequilter 13 Jan 2015

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I love the colour

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by pennifold 13 Jan 2015

Thanks Monika, me too! Love Chris

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by aussiequilter 13 Jan 2015

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wow this bag looks fantastic, well done Chris

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by pennifold 13 Jan 2015

Thanks for your double vote of confidence! Love Chris

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by airyfairy 13 Jan 2015

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What an incredible job you have done on the bag. When are you going into business?

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by pennifold 13 Jan 2015

Ha ha ha! Sarah, I've just commented on elemausi's post that Dana has already requested me make her one - but bigger!!!! Love Chris

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by spendlove 13 Jan 2015

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Fabulous bag. Great use of the coordinating fabrics.

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by pennifold 13 Jan 2015

Thanks Sue, I love matching fabrics, love Chris

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by marianb 13 Jan 2015

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Well done Chris it's lovely.. my one I started last October is still in pieces, I managed to pick-up Plastic canvas sheets at Spotlight they were among the craft stuff not in bag notions.. Marian

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by pennifold 13 Jan 2015

Thanks Marian, I want to go to Spotlight tomorrow morning. I've got Ophelie and Delphi for the day, so might go there after swimming is over. I'll try and get some plastic and see if they have the bases for the bags. Love Chris

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by lidiad 13 Jan 2015

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Wow! Love this bag, it's happy-coloured and elegant, so well made.
You are a very talented lady.
Hugs, Lidia

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by pennifold 13 Jan 2015

Thanks for he lovely compliment, love Chris

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by nonna57sdaughter1 13 Jan 2015

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Very eye catching Chris. Looks amazing.... Well done. I myself LOVE making bags! Trouble is give them all away and dont keep one for myself! Good on you xx

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by pennifold 13 Jan 2015

Thanks Jewls, (Aunty again!!!) I found this bag great fun, once I had everything in place. Still want the bases for the bottom so that the bag can sit properly and some hard plastic for inside the bag. Love Chris

by jrob 13 Jan 2015

If you can find template material it can be cut into any shape you want. Works great!

by pennifold 14 Jan 2015

Thanks for the hint Jerrilyn, love Chris

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by momac 13 Jan 2015

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Good work. Love the colour.

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by pennifold 13 Jan 2015

Thanks for commenting, love Chris

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by teun 13 Jan 2015

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Sehr schöne Tasche

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by pennifold 13 Jan 2015

Danke teun, liebe Chris

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by suziequee 13 Jan 2015

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I want! Can't get any better than that. Beautiful. Great job.

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by pennifold 13 Jan 2015

Go ahead Suzie, try it, it's a great bag. Love Chris

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by NancyBT10 13 Jan 2015

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Wow! You should be very happy with this bag. It is obvious that you put a lot of time and attention into making it. Thanks for sharing! I am sure that you will have just as much enjoyment using it too!

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by pennifold 13 Jan 2015

Thanks Nancy, yes, I am. Dana desperately wants me to make her one in Blues, Aquas, White and Greens!!!! Love Chris

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by designgirl 13 Jan 2015

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This is lovely. You matched the materials very well. I just love it. Hugs Lynn

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by pennifold 13 Jan 2015

Thanks Lynn, yes, I love matching or mismatching fabrics! Love Chris

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by jrob 13 Jan 2015

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Very nice Chris, and I understand that you are taking orders? :)
Seriously, it's very pretty. Toogie inspired many of us.

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by pennifold 13 Jan 2015

Thanks Jerrilyn, yes, I love lots of Toogie's projects and of course many other women on here too! Love Chris

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by pldc 13 Jan 2015

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wow what a great Bag Chris! You did a terrific job on it. ~hugs~

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by pennifold 13 Jan 2015

Thanks Loralye, I'm proud of it. Love Chris

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by sonjapotgieter 13 Jan 2015

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Beautiful Tote!!!!!Gorgeous

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by pennifold 13 Jan 2015

Thanks so much Sonja, love Chris

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by noah 13 Jan 2015

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Excellent job Chris your all ready for Valentines Month .hugs

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by pennifold 13 Jan 2015

Yes, Carolyn, especially with the Red and White! Love Chris

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by dragonflyer 13 Jan 2015

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This is Gorgeous, Chris! Well done..you should be proud...there are plastic purse bottoms available...I have put a link for one below, but there are others...they are quite substantial and work extremely well...one of my sewing machine dealers sells them, too...so I have used them in the past...

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[1] http://www.creatorsgateway.com/purse_bottom_board_p/b.htm

www.creatorsgateway.com

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by pennifold 13 Jan 2015

Thanks for that information Kim. It's sad that I'd have to pay a fortune due to exchange rates and postage though! Love Chris

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by basketkase 13 Jan 2015

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Fantastic, Chris.......love the red!

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by pennifold 13 Jan 2015

Thanks Vicki, it's a gorgeous red too! Love Chris

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by bevintex 13 Jan 2015

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We could call this bag "A Touch of Toogie". I don't think this will be your last one. I'm thinking of having a go at one .

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by pennifold 13 Jan 2015

You're right Bev, I'm going to make one for Dana! (our elder daughter). She starts full time teaching on the last week of January when school returns here in Australia. She has been a 3 day a week worker for the past 11 years. Someone is going on maternity leave and they are having another spot open too. It might only be for this year, we will have to wait and see. Love Chris

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by edithfarminer 13 Jan 2015

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Love the colours and thanks for the link

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by pennifold 13 Jan 2015

Thanks Edith and I hope you have a go at it. Love Chris

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by michemb 13 Jan 2015

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love it, you did a great job and so practical
hugs Michelle

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by pennifold 13 Jan 2015

That's what I like about projects like this Michelle, you can actually follow the directions really easily and then use them. Love Chris

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by babash 13 Jan 2015

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Beautiful bag.

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by pennifold 14 Jan 2015

Thanks so much, love Chris

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by mi30kaja 13 Jan 2015

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Beautiful Chris. I am amazed with the different Items you all make. I don't have the imagination.

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by pennifold 14 Jan 2015

Oh! yes, you do Lynn, just look at all the things you've made! Love Chris

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by lbrow 14 Jan 2015

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Sure can Chris. It's a marvelous job. Is this going to be my Valentine from you? Just kidding dear, but it is beautiful. You do inspire me, but I'm busy working on Christmas gifts to give this year/Lillian

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by pennifold 14 Jan 2015

Thanks Lillian, I'm working on Christmas ladies luncheon gifts already too! Love Chris

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by graceandham 14 Jan 2015

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Nicely done and love your reds. I've always heard the metal "stops" called feet.

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by pennifold 14 Jan 2015

Thanks Grace, I have found some and have ordered them! Should arrive early next week. Love Chris

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by nonna57 14 Jan 2015

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Wow you are a clever girl. Bit to complicated looking for me. I make simple ones hehehe,, But on a serious note, i use the For Sale sign as a base. Make a sleeve and slide it in Whalla. Love your colors, But when you make me one would like a soft green floral :))))) ps love you too!!!

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by pennifold 14 Jan 2015

Ha ha ha! funny girl! It was a tad complicated, but fun! As I said Dana is pleading with me to make her one! Good idea about the sleeve over the For Sale signage! Love Chris

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by killiecrankie 14 Jan 2015

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Lovely bag but why do you need split pins ?I use split pins to assemble teddy bear joints.Have you looked for buckram at Spotlight,its usually amongst the interfacings & one or two layers might be what you need for the bags bottom.

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by toogie 14 Jan 2015

Maybe she means to put 'feet' on her bag, that's what she is calling split pins. I'm not sure.

by pennifold 14 Jan 2015

That's right Toogie - they are known as split pins, bag feet, large brads, bag bases, bottom studs, etc. etc. etc. I want them to poke through the bottom so the fabric doesn't get dirty. You have to put them in before you put the lining in - it's a bit fiddly, but worth the extra effort.
Thanks Judy for the information about the buckram too. Love Chris

by killiecrankie 15 Jan 2015

I've seen them on bags that you buy from shops but I didn't know that you could buy them.I suppose they would be put on ,in a similar manner to magnetic clasps used to close bags.

by pennifold 15 Jan 2015

I bought some today that have a little base that snaps on once inserted into the fabric. I've also ordered a few packets from a Queensland store, which I think are similar. Love Chris

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by toogie 14 Jan 2015

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Chris, you don't need inspiration from me, you are a great seamstress. I am happy to see you tackle this, and it looks like you won! Great job! I made the largest size, which did you make here? You know you will have to make your girls some-lol -Toogie

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by pennifold 14 Jan 2015

Hi Toogie, thanks for the compliment. I made the larger bag, but want one even bigger. So I'll have to enlarge the pattern for Dana. Love Chris

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