By the time you read this I will be sewing my little heart out at Sewjourn. I wonder how much I’ll have made by now… One of the items on my “to sew at Sewjourn if there is some sort of time-shifting apparatus and I somehow fit a week into two days” list was a bag for me. As it turns out I made it during the week! It’s my “Go Granny Panel Bag”.
And as for the name – “Go Granny” – for the superb granny square fabric in the centre, designed by the wonderful Cam of Curlypops fame. I actually have another project in the works in this fabric – maybe I’ll finish it over the weekend! As you know, I do love my crochet, whether in yarn or on printed on fabric. I had enough of the fabric for an interior zip pocket as well.
And the bag pattern itself – the Panel bag by Nicole Mallalieu Design – now known as You Sew Girl! I’ve made this one twice before, and am very pleased with this version. The denim is the same as I used for the girls’ denim and doilies dresses a couple of weeks ago. And yes, there is more of it left. The bag hardware and interfacings all came from Nicole Mallalieu Design as well. The lining is from Anna Maria Horner’s first quilting range, Bohemian (special thanks to Sheridan for finding this piece for me).
I find it so difficult to photograph bags effectively! Anyway, the above photo shows the key leash and the interior divided pocket, which keeps my fancy phone safe and helps me to organise the contents of this capacious bag. I used one shoulder strap, and made it adjustable.
Can I show off the ric-rac edging that I used to trim around the top of the bag? Just because I love it.
So overall verdict? I’m happy with myself, and even happier that I know such talented women who come up with wonderful fabric and professional patterns! There are some imperfections in this bag – I need to do Nikki’s better straps class – but no-one ever said that I have to point them out individually! Enjoy your weekend and think of eight happy women sewing/embroidering/quilting/chatting away……
Wow, that looks great! Great use of the Go Granny fabric, and I love that ric-rac trim!
Very good, especially that hint of ricrac. Love that detail. Also that you used the expensive fabric inside too. Cherrie
The bag looks great – I hope you’re having a lovely time at Sewjourn
Great use of that fabric on a lovely bag!
Love love love! It makes me smile to see such a beautiful bag created using something that began with a simple drawing. Wow.
I also love that the crochet trim matches perfectly with the antique bag hardware.
This bag is gorgeous but then I always love the bags you make. I really like the strap as well with all the thread detailing and the material choice is fabulous. Good job!
I have had this page open in my browser for days and days because it is so beautiful! I’m crazy about the granny panel, but – also – how great is that op shop denim? What a lovely bag. Thanks for sharing it!
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