Can you believe I made this on a home sewing machine!?! I guess stubborness can be the mother of ingenuity. What a brain-bender! I figured it out though and the resulting design is completely repeatable – hence, another forth-coming pattern. I can’t wait to get this one to print and show you how it goes together – I couldn’t be more pleased with the result. It’s still going to be a couple of months before I print any patterns, though — one woman show, you know. But, I’m too excited to keep the cat in the bag, so enjoy the early screening. Hmmm? – to carry or to hang on the wall? (Oh, and this purse has special powers… but, more on that later)
The fabrics are vintage feedsacks. I had meant to make Christmas decorations with them; check out these. But, when I pulled them for a baby dress (forthcoming) to go with these tights, I got caught up in their fabulousness and got to work on a purse pattern.
OMG ! It’s so … gorgeous !
Your work is very impressive.
The bag is just stunning and it goes beautifully with those lovely yellow shoes!
The bag is gorgeous! The shoes are fabulous – I would have never dared to buy yellow shoes…I love stylish people. Can’t wait for you patterns. Hey, when are your fabrics coming out? I am dying to see (and buy) them.
Your bag is making me drool as are you fabulous shoes. I can’t wait to get my hands on the pattern!
I love this bag! I am sad that the fabric isn’t a sneak peak of yours. Even more sad that it’s vintage, which means I can’t get any! Really looking forward to the pattern though. You did a beautiful job!
Also looking forward to the dress that will go with the tights! Do you have more of the purse fabric left, or are you thinking something different for the dress now?
wow wow wow! the bag, the photos, everything!
holy toledo! can not stop looking at the amazing photo,bag,fabric,shoes…it is all beautiful!! More sneak peeks?? pretty please.
Please tell me the pattern will be out before christmas? That has to be my sisters present. Great Job
If you don’t mind me asking, What type of camera do you use?
I too, cannot wait for these patterns. The purse is so lovely. As is your photography. I am particularly in love with the last photo. It almost seems like a black and white photo that has been retouched with color. Its beautiful!
Heather, these are FABULOUS!!! Thank you so much for sharing. I love your photography as well!
love the bag, love the photos – so professional. Those first Christmas decorations remind me of Eglair’s (Madame Trapo) mini baby dolls. I can’t wait to see more previews!!
What a gorgeous bag and what gorgeous shoes.
Love every single thing about this post! The bag, the photos, the SHOES – my gosh, the shoes! Can’t wait for the pattern. Thanks for sharing the sneak peak!
oh it’s gorgeous! i love it. the shape is great too. and love those yellow shoes!
Wow! It’s amazing! And I’m coveting those shoes.
Totally fabulous! I love the bag and can hardly wait until you start publishing your patterns.
love the purse!!! (and the shoes!)
Love it. though i hate sneak peeks when it is followed by months time line. However, since i love your design, i have no choice, because i must have it. So i will be happy in knowing it will arrive one day.
Where do you find vintage feedsacks. I must really start exploring them. thanks for such great stuff.
Love it all – looking forward to the pattern!
Compliments to you, Heather. That bag is gorgeous. I, too, want to get my hands on the pattern before Christmas, what a great gift it would make! Maybe it is the colour that is making us think that of Christmas, or just the beauty of the bag. In any case, we must have it soon!!!!!!!!!!
Heather, I am new to your blog but am working on a pair of baby booties for an upcoming shower. I love your patterns, so easy to follow for a person new to sewing. I love love love this bag, it is so beautiful!
Heather, I am new to your blog but am working on a pair of baby booties for an upcoming shower. I love your patterns, so easy to follow for a person new to sewing. I love love love this bag, it is so beautiful!
WOW!!! I am in love with the bag! I too thought the fabric was sneak-peak to your line. Bummer…. kudos on job well done (yet again!)
Really like the bag and would love to see the how it comes together and the inside. The photos of course are amazing. Can’t wait for the patterns!
This is fabulous!! I love it…
Ouissi x
Wow! This is gorgeous! Great pattern and I love the two fabrics for the body and the handles. Your photos are great. Thanks for the nice words in your post yesterday. I am glad you were happy with the goodies!
Gorgeous.
Wow! Love the fabric and design. Can’t wait for this pattern.
Don’t you just love your Bernina! I am looking forward to buying your scrumptious new fabric line. Does it have a name yet?
Your fabric and savy style suits my shop just perfectly. I can’t wait to sell and display it.
Theresa
Quilt Essential Fabrics
Historic Downtown Abbotsford BC
Canada
You and your bag are simply fabulous.
Yes! The bag is simply fabulous! And I agree, it would be absolutely fantastic to get the pattern pre-Christmas…oh I have a few giftees I could grace with this sweet bag!
Vicki
Stunningly fabulous! I love love love your bag.
Fantastic!!!!!
o.k. – love the bag.
love the shoes.
love the trousers.
love the photos.
job well done!
How cool are you?!!!! My gosh. This is awesome.
The bag is so gorgeous, and the pics so professional looking … I’m green of envy ;p
Ooooohhhh, OMG, this is DIVINE!! I agree with all the comments both on the pattern AND on the fabric – can’t WAIT, keep me on a list and LMK, DIVINE!!!
I. Can. Not. Stand. It.
Please stop teasing me.
Love everything, fabric, purse shape, pants, blouse, shoes, photography. It’s just too much.
Pure perfection!
I agree with all of the above. When will your patterns be available?
my goodness..that bag is so so gorgeous!!
TEASE!!!!! I have NO patience and you keep flaunting things in front of my face, the peach pincusion and now this purse!!!!! Start producing….we are waiting!
I don’t know which I like more – the bag, the pants or the fabby yellow shoes!
This would make a great knitting bag.
Great bag, Heather. I hope to tote my knitting in one soon!
Oh MY GOODNESS THAT IS ONE AMAZING BAG! I don’t know how to sew, but would love that bag!!! Do you sell them fully done? Love the outfit as well! those shoes are adorable!
Well,…everyone has already said everything I could ever be thinking!! Your Blog is just too darn FAB!! Photos…need I even say PERFECT?….and overall style, creativity, designs….Knock me over with a feather!! LOVE IT ALL!!
Best Best wishes!!!
xoxo Jenny a new BIG fan!!
love the bag and adore the shoes! i have the same pair in pink — never even saw the yellow. brilliant!
stunning!!
Oh so fabulous!!!
wow!
its all i can say.
wow to the bag.
wow to those awesome shoes.
wow to the photos.
wow to the model.
wow!
Cute, Cute bag! I also love the shoes!
Fab shoes and bag and pics. Fab YOU!
very nice! – i found your blog from cyndi –on pins & needles.
Oh, YES, Please say the bag pattern will be up for sale soon!!!!
Il est vraiment très très beau ce sac !!! je veux le même !!!!!!!!!!! C’est possible ????
Like everyone else: WOW! Love the bag, shoes, photo, everything. And I’ll definitely buy the bag pattern. Congrats on your success!
Heather, the bag is just beautiful! You are very talented!!!
Congratulations!
Joana
I love your work! And the material is gorgeous! I’m wanting to make this apron and maybe a summer tote out of the same fabric! You inspire me!
I can’t wait for your patterns to be available. I just came across your blog and will definately be keeping up with it.
ADORABLE bag! I love your use of vintage! I just bought a vintage (tapestry type fabric) pillow sham at a thrift shop the other day and plan on making it into a sturdy market bag!