Finally I have used some of the cute Aunty Cookie fabric I bought way back at Magnolia Fair. It is combined with a heavier weight plain cotton from Ikea and a print fabric that was waiting patiently in my stash. The photos aren’t great, unfortunately, but I am really pleased with the bag.
The pattern is the Hobo bag from Nicole Mallalieu Design. I lengthened the body of the bag by approximately 2.5 inches, added D-rings to the straps, and included an internal base of fast2fuse, plus bag feet.
The exterior of the bag and the shoulder strap are interfaced with both a light-medium weight interfacing and thin fusible wadding. This bag has a zippered gusset and interior pockets – a mobile phone and slip pocket on one side, and a zippered pocket on the other side. And yes, there is a key fob.
It is so difficult to photograph bag interiors!
I also added a little zipper pull from a scrap of the fabric – I think that it adds a cute touch.
Sewing through all those layers of the straps was a challenge with my domestic machine – it really is doing a sterling job all things considered. All the supplies (interfacings, hardware etc) came from Nikki as well. This bag is a great size for all the STUFF I carry around!
becksybunny said
Great bag! I love your colour combo, it’s gorgeous!
blueflowertreasures said
Oh, I absolutely adore this bag, it has my favorite colors!! Great job
chaletgirl said
Lovely! Nice combination of fabrics. I just bought some of Shannon’s new Cookie trim and thought it would be lovely on a bag. You proved me right!
thedomesticdiva said
That bag ROCKS!!! I love Aunty Cookie’s fabrics!
With friendship,
Lisa
Nikki said
Fabbarooney! Love the modification on the length – and of course, your workmanship SHINES! That Auntie Cookie fabric is adorable, too.
Remind me to give you a few tips on reducing bulk in the straps… I can practise my Stitches and Craft Show demos on you!!!
Jodie said
Just Gorgeous!!! You never cease to amaze me with your talent… I love the fabrics that you teamed up with the aunty cookie fabric…
Jodie said
fantastic lara, You are the neatest stitcher in the universe ~!!!
Did you see the Aunty cookie trim on etsy yesterday – delicious!!!
Tania said
Lara – that bag is awesome – I love the Aunty Cookie Fabric – you have done an outstanding job – I just want to know where you get all your time being a mum of two.
Roberta J. said
Absolutely gorgeous bag! Congrats!!
Michelle said
Oh my! That is just fantastic! The fabric and the design are a good match for each other, and I think your little additions just add to the “wow factor”.
Michelle said
PS: I’ve tagged you!
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donna said
Absolutely fantastic. I think it is the best handmade bag that I have seen in ages!
kelly said
oh love the bag, great fabric combinations! -kb
Annie said
That is the most beautiful bag!!! I LOVE Aunty Cookie fabric and you have teamed it with other fabrics so well. I also love the little bloom bag.
Goosie Girl said
Oh my, such detail. The inside is as great as the outside. Love it!
Elizabeth said
What a gorgeous combination of fabrics! This bag is awesome!
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