I've finally finished the City Bag for my aunt. I'm quite impressed at just how professional it looks and I'm hoping that she will love it.
I picked up the supplies that I needed from Nikki to make an adjustable strap. I was quite excited by the adjustable strap, and of course now I want to chop all my handbag straps off and replace them...agggghhhh
I still had lots of fabric left so I quickly whipped up a few extra goodies to go with the handbag.A zippered pouch....
A coin purse....
.... and a passport holder based on this tutorial from A Spoonful of Sugar.I didn't have any clear PVC so I've just substituted fabric instead to make the pockets, and I used my 18mm bias tape maker to make a little button loop.
... and then finished off with a vintage button from my late Nana's stash (who is my aunts mum) so hopefully she'll really love that bit.
Now back to the 'to do' list.
I love the strap too. It's great :) Is it sewn by you? Or bought and added? I love, love, love the matching accesories too. I think that kind of thing is awesome!!
ReplyDeleteGreat bag and accessories! Love the fabric, the button goes great. What a treat, opening the bag and finding all those goodies inside!
ReplyDeleteI love the passport hoder - I must make me one of those for my travels. Thanks for showing me yours. (your passport holder that is!)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great bag and amazing accessories! I wish you were my niece!!!
ReplyDeleteThe passport holder is great. The fabric and the button. So cute.
ReplyDeleteCam the bag is lovely and yes it does look so professional and all the cute things to go with it, what a fabulous present!!! The parka repair is great too!!!
ReplyDeleteThis looks so great. Don't you just love it when something works out so well. I love the little extras too. What a special pressie.
ReplyDeleteYou seem to be a professional with the zippers already! The adjustable strap is a great idea; if the starp is not the right length, the bag is not comfortable. This is a great set.
ReplyDeleteyou are sooo fabulous Cam! love your work! and that fabric too!
ReplyDeleteSuper gorgeous, great gift and I love the fact that it's a "family" button...nice work !
ReplyDeleteCam I am seriously impressed with your bag. And to think there are matching accessories!! She'll be the best accessorized woman O/S. That blue floral is just gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteOh I love the fabric and yes it does look very professional. I love Nikki's square glides and rings, I bought a bundle at the stitches and craft show.
ReplyDeleteOh wow! How happy is your aunt going to be? All those beautiful goodies, they look just lovely!
ReplyDeleteThe bag is gorgeous and the strap looks great. The button is a very nice touch too.
ReplyDeleteoh what a fantastic collection...the straps look so professional...very envious...and of course i adore the vintage button...
ReplyDeleteThat is really georgeous - all the accessories and beautifully put together bag. Well done!
ReplyDeleteWow, what a great gift giver you are! And i love the nostalgic touch of the button.
ReplyDeleteFantastic and I love the memory button too .
ReplyDeleteA really beautiful bag, well done.
ReplyDeleteCam it looks fantastic, well done. Love the passport holder too
ReplyDeleteHow professional do all of these look together? It makes me want to have matched 'everything'.
ReplyDeleteIt's incredible how well that fabric suits the pouch and the pocket holder - great bunch of goodies - and if your Aunt doesn't like them I know someone who does ;P
I agree. It looks so professional and all the extras are so thoughful and beautiful. I hope she loves it! :) Do I see more bags like this on the horizon?!
ReplyDeleteYour Aunt is going to love her gorgeous gifts! Love the adjustable strap on the bag - so much more practical.
ReplyDeleteYikes Cam, way to make the rest of us feel inadequate! Great job!
ReplyDeletethis looks wonderful :D love how you matched the zippers and the button to the fabric. very nice touch
ReplyDeletethis is amazing!!
ReplyDeleteLovely work Cam. As usual :)
ReplyDeleteThat fabric is divine - looks great with the button.
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All the bags and pouches look fantastic! I personally love the idea of an adjustable strap on your Curlypops bags. He he.
ReplyDeleteWow - you are so wonderful! I particularly love the passport holder - think I might check out that tutorial! As always - your blog makes me smilex
ReplyDeleteFabulous Cam...I love all your matching bits & pieces.
ReplyDeleteOh, I love that fabric desperately!
ReplyDeleteI love the passport holder too! Great job!
ReplyDeleteI think your big sister would love a bag like that for....er....Easter :-)
ReplyDeletewhat a lovely set!
ReplyDeletei love the little zippered pouch and coin purse - the orange zipper is perfect!
What do you mean "It doesn't look like something I made".... you're a SUPER sewing gal!!!
ReplyDeleteI love all the accessories, and so glad you overcame your fear of zips!!