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Friday, June 26, 2009

Mission completed

I managed to ignore distractions yesterday afternoon and finish my Baguette handbag.

Frances kindly offered to model it for me thismorning - I thought that might be more attractive as I'm still in my banana print flannelette pj's (I could join the bananas in pyjamas).

This is my very first zippered handbag pocket. I'm actually amazed at just how easy it was (due to Nikki's fantastic instructions).

I'm going to fill it up with my various bits and bobs and hit the op shops later on today...yippee!

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39 comments:

  1. our shabby cottageJune 26, 2009 at 9:08 AM

    Lookin fab Curly! I love it - I must get one of Nikki's purse frame patterns. You will look so stylish heading round the oppies today!!

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  2. Jemma.June 26, 2009 at 10:08 AM

    It looks perfect! You're so clever :)

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  3. SandrineJune 26, 2009 at 10:13 AM

    Oh "trop joli"!!!!LOVE it!!You are really good advert for Nikki pattern;)))Now I want it...but I have to finish my hats orders first;((

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  4. Cath @ chunkychookyJune 26, 2009 at 10:25 AM

    looks fab and even more impressive as the pattern is labelled advanced- that always scares me off so good on you!

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  5. Kelly O.June 26, 2009 at 10:30 AM

    turned out beautifully! Love the fabric choices!

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  6. CathieJune 26, 2009 at 10:41 AM

    sooo beautiful!
    hey, my little one would love you in your bananas pj's..."nana nana nana.."
    happy op-shopping!

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  7. Mommyof2girlz/StephDJune 26, 2009 at 11:11 AM

    It looks fabulous, love the fabric, great job!

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  8. TammyJune 26, 2009 at 11:14 AM

    Its totally gorgeous!! Well done!

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  9. Christina LowryJune 26, 2009 at 12:25 PM

    The fabric is so you! The purse looks so professional. You have done a fantastic job! :)

    PS. Word verification is "blogi". I found it amusing...

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  10. JaniceJune 26, 2009 at 12:48 PM

    I love it! Very classy! Have fun op-shopping.

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  11. Christy June 26, 2009 at 12:59 PM

    very gorgeous purse! well done.:)

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  12. becJune 26, 2009 at 1:10 PM

    Oh, so cute!! Will have to make one now, great fabric too. Sorry didn't get out your way yesterday, money issues and no petrol! Resolving now though. Might as weel bring swap stuff to Sewjourn, leave some room in your car haha.

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  13. BronJune 26, 2009 at 1:19 PM

    oooh gorgeous!
    I love that fabric!

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  14. JuliaJune 26, 2009 at 1:22 PM

    This bag is unbelievable! I love it. Have you noticed how much the fabric is like that at the heading of your blog? Of course you have.

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  15. MelanieJune 26, 2009 at 1:43 PM

    Oh, beautiful job Cam. I have two bag patterns by Nikki, but have so far lacked the uninterrupted time and focus I need to sew them. (I don't want to wing it either)

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  16. Alisa : Ink CaravanJune 26, 2009 at 1:44 PM

    It worked out beautifully! I love the fabrics you chose, they should combat a Melbourne winter nicely. : )

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  17. beachvintage.comJune 26, 2009 at 1:48 PM

    Great choice of fabrics, well done xx

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  18. Melissa GJune 26, 2009 at 2:33 PM

    Oh! I do love the bag. I'd like to make myself one. Or two. Or even three.

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  19. UllaJune 26, 2009 at 2:47 PM

    A zippered pocket is very important in a handbag, especially if the bag is an open model. Lovely fabrics!

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  20. NikkiJune 26, 2009 at 3:09 PM

    Super star!!! Thanks for testing it for me, Cam. You're a gem. Thanks also for saying lovely things.

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  21. Mrs ButtonJune 26, 2009 at 3:20 PM

    Looking swish! Clever you.

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  22. MegsieJune 26, 2009 at 3:27 PM

    super gorgeous! i just commented on your last post before i saw this one opps! it certainly did turn out brilliantly!

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  23. MichelleJune 26, 2009 at 3:50 PM

    It looks FANTASTIC!! Zippers still scare me, and I've made hundreds of zippered pouches. Go figure!

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  24. UnknownJune 26, 2009 at 4:14 PM

    Wow - very very cool. Have fun in the op shops!

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  25. SwirlyartsJune 26, 2009 at 4:24 PM

    Oh it worked out beautifully - don't forget to show us what you bought at the op shops :)

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  26. Annette PiperJune 26, 2009 at 4:58 PM

    THat looks great! Congrats on doing the zipper just right :)

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  27. CassJune 26, 2009 at 5:29 PM

    Looks great Cam, well done on the zip pocket

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  28. GinaJune 26, 2009 at 5:41 PM

    Perfection Ms Curlypops. And Frances is quite a spunk, Mrs Doubtfire might be more useful but frankly I'd prefer to be looking at Frances and at least pretending to be so svelte...
    BTW I was at a blogmeet today and saw no less than THREE Curlypops crazy-stitch flower brooches. They look wonderful Cam.

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  29. mandaJune 26, 2009 at 7:20 PM

    It looks fantastic Cam!! Well done! I saw a tote bag the other day made from an old tea towel! They'd simply folded it and sewn it up, then added the inner material (what's the proper word for that gain?) Oh, right! Lining! Then they'd put a zip on the top and viola! I thought you might be able to do the same with some of your tea towels. Just a thought.

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  30. Jennifer RoseJune 26, 2009 at 7:48 PM

    looks wonderful! :D

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  31. jodieJune 26, 2009 at 9:46 PM

    Hey, nice job on the baguette! Love the finish.

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  32. Cathy {tinniegirl}June 27, 2009 at 12:05 AM

    I am most impressed Cam. It looks great.

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  33. Stacy Kraus McDonaldJune 27, 2009 at 4:57 AM

    Awesome - looks fantastic!

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  34. PaisleyJadeJune 27, 2009 at 7:01 AM

    Wonderful! It looks perfect... yo clever girl. I must conquer the zip!

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  35. LaurenJune 27, 2009 at 7:48 AM

    Fantastic! I can definitely see you carrying that one around :-)

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  36. A Spoonful Of SugarJune 27, 2009 at 9:37 AM

    Just perfect!

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  37. Le June 27, 2009 at 8:40 PM

    ohhh I love it - I espec love it that the inside is as divine as the outside - yummy !! le

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  38. AnonymousJune 28, 2009 at 3:22 PM

    your bag is very impressive Cam it looks soooo wonderful you are so clever

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  39. AnonymousJune 30, 2009 at 9:03 PM

    This bag looks even better in the flesh (fabric?)

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