I recently completed a new-to-me bag design that uses special internal frames:
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| Photo shamelessly stolen from Janelle @ emmalinebags.com (I hope you don't mind, Janelle!) |
I can't even remember where I first saw the finished bag, but when I realized that the frames were from emmaline bags, I knew I could order them without incurring huge shipping fees, as she's also in Canada :D I ordered 2 sets of frames to play with them, and shortly after they arrived (ok, it was more like a month after they arrived - I don't rush into new designs quickly because I'm a big ole chicken, LOL) ...
Oh wait - PLAY TIME FIRST - having fun playing @
fotoflexer :D
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| Blueprint :D |
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| Drawing (this one is my favourite!) :D |
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| This one is called Lomoish :D I have no idea what it means, but it's cool :) |
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| And here we go - the photo before it got flexered, lol! |
I like my bags on the soft side so I didn't use the "dense fusible fleece" that the pattern called for - I only used my usual batting, with matchstick quilting. I'll add something more the next time I make this - I think it would look better with a bit more body. The bag is easy to make - VERY easy to make - I'm waiting for Janelle to get more frames in so I can make more of these little beauties!
Posting to
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Celtic Thistle Stitches New to Me linky when it gets posted :D
Such a bright and happy bag! These frames really take a plain ol' zippy bag up to a whole new level, don't they? Thanks for adding the email follow button. I'm all signed up and excited to see what's on your sewing table!
ReplyDeleteI made two today as well. I like these better than boxy bags. As far as the rubber tips go - she has improved their not coming off as easily but you can always just use masking tape on the end of the wires so they don't poke thru. I put my rubber tips on today with the hot glue gun.
ReplyDeleteOooh, they're clever!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool bag, does it just snap shut? I love it!
ReplyDeleteLove the way the bag is held wide open with the frame. Is there a zipper as well as the frame, or does the frame hold the bag shut, too?
ReplyDeleteI just ordered some of these frames on Friday (payday) :D I'm not sure how long I should even expect it to take for them to get here... I've been wanting to make this pattern for a while now, though.
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