Friday, July 10, 2009

EB Bag Swap - look what I got! (and what I made)

A big thankyou goes out to my swap partner Lou for this fantastic bag and wallet she made me as part of the EB Bag Swap. I immediatley recognised the pattern and beautiful Amy Butler fabrics - some favourites of mine! Not only is Lou a great sewer, but you really must check out her blog for her amazing photography!
My swap partner that I made a bag for is offline all weekend so will post some pictures now of what I made her as I know she has received it. I chose a pattern by Anna Maria Horner called the 'Multi Tasker Tote'. When I received the pattern and started cutting out my fabric I was worried, because it really is a BIG bag! But my swap partner requested a big bag for EVERYTHING so hopefully she loves it : ) The fabric I got from Spotlight, the outer is a furnishing weight fabric, with the inner 100% cotton. I added lots of extra pockets for the inside including a zippered pocket and key-chain, for a big bag the pattern only offered one pocket on the inside and I decided it definitely needed more.
I also made a matching zippered purse with wrist strap.

I really like this pattern, was a little hard to understand in parts, probably due to lack of sleep on my part, but have had a few requests from friends to make them one as pressies so am definitely going to be making more of these!

8 comments:

  1. That's a gorgeous bag and wallet Anna! You lucky duck :)
    The Amy Butler fabric really makes the bag doesn't it!

    Ali

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  2. Wow, I love the bag and wallet - they both look fantastic! Amy Butler fabric is just gorgeous.

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  3. Nice bag and love the wallet that comes with it - BONUS!

    I like the bag you sent your swap partner too, the zippered purse was a lovely touch, and you are right, when a bag is bigger, extra pockets are a must!

    Thanks for organising such a great swap!

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  4. What fantastic bags! I really love that yellow and green fabric you bought from Spotlight, where are all these great fabrics when I go there??

    I've just blogged the giveaway goodies you sent me, thanks so much for them, they are all fabulous :)

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  5. gorgeous bags, sent and recieved.

    thankyou once again for organising the swap xxxxx

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  6. They are gorgeous bags.
    Thanks so much for organising the swap.

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  7. thank you so much Anna, I love the bag you made for me. It is a great size! I've been putting it to good use since opening day :) And the little purse is great - I can fit my wallet, phone and lip gloss in there! Sorry I haven't blogged it yet, having blogger issues...

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