I have made several of these Savannah Bags that I reduced in size to 75% and each time I tweak the bag a little differently. This pattern comes from ChrisW Designs and the Savannah is really a large laptop bag pattern (which I made the original size too years ago).
I made this one out of denim and added an applique flower to the flap. I changed the flap on this one a bit too, making it a bit shorter and adding a magnetic snap closure for this bag. I know some people don't like flaps on bags, but I like them and I especially like to be able to feature a fun fabric, applique, painted design or patchwork on the flap so I can add some creative touch to a bag. How about you are you a flap or no flap person? What is your favorite closure? Zipper? Magnetic snap? Twist lock? Or? Inquiring minds want to know.
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| I like to make a long adjustable strap so that it will accommodate nearly all body sizes. |
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| I love the side pockets. Perfect for keys or a cell phone too. |
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| I like to divide large slip pockets with a pen pocket down the center so you can have easy access to a pen or pencil. |
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| Roomy interior with a zippered pocket on one side and the divided slip pocket on the other side. |
I added 7 pockets in all to this bag (including the pen pocket). The laptop larger version has a lot more pockets, but there is no need for that many in a smaller version.
Linking this to Elm Street Quilts Bag It 2017.
I Donated this bag to raise funds for Alzheimer's Disease 2022.
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Daryl, this one is gorgeous!!! I like the denim, the flower (perfect applique'), the zipper (OMG!), and the lining.
ReplyDeleteShe's very pretty - denim with flowers is a great combination :) Now I need to go downstairs and pull out some floral fabric that I saw earlier today when I was looking for something :D
ReplyDeleteI like this bag and I am probably a magnetic closure person. Love your slip pocket with the center pen/pencil slot. Lots of pockets allow for great organization. Lovely Dear...<3
ReplyDeleteLove the flower and the zipper pocket on the bag. Thanks for linking up with Elm Street Quilts Bag It.
ReplyDeleteI am in the flap camp, I think its because my favorite style of bag is a "messenger bag". I think its a safety thing to have a flap. I'm currently using a purse that's too small and everything keeps falling out of it which drives me crazy. I love pockets and you are the queen of adding pockets which is great. The flower applique makes the whole thing look so happy and unique. With a flap you don't have to have an added closure. great job as always Tara
ReplyDeleteBeautiful appliqué and the lining fabric is lovely!
ReplyDeleteThank you Marsha! You are a no reply, so I couldn't email you directly.
DeleteI love the denim fabric !! Great work !!
ReplyDeleteI like flaps on bags. Magnetic closures are also great. That divided slip pocket pen holder is very useful. It could also hold a smartphone stylus. The bag is gorgeous with that large pink flower. The beads and heart on the back zipper are also very cute.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Danice! Since you are a no-reply, I have to respond to you here, so I hope you are returning to read my reply? I appreciate your comments!
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