Arabesque Bags in Patchwork at 80%, 90% and 100% Size

These Arabesque Bags (Sew Sweetness Pattern) were made last year. I made them at the original size and reduced to 90% and 80%. The largest size I made with 2 straps and on the 2 other sizes, I added an adjustable single strap. I like the straps both ways, but feel the double strap is best for the larger size, whereas the adjustable strap is better on the smaller sizes. I made other changes as well.

I love making this style bag in patchwork strips and quilting it. It give the bag a lot of pizzazz being patchwork. I also tend to make the patchwork in one color family too. All 3 of these were made using batik fabrics.

First is the largest bag in the original size with 2 straps, done in blue patchwork.

This bag has sold.

I am adding a zippered pocket on the back size to all the Arabesque bags I make now.

On the large (original size) and the 90% size, I am also adding purse feet. 

This is the 90% size that I added an adjustable strap to the bag. (This bag has sold, but I do have another in other brown fabrics in this size available).

Zippered pocket on the back.

Inside the bag are slip pockets.

Purse feet on the bottom.

This is the 80% size I added a cross body strap to.

Back zippered pocket.

slip pocket inside with a pen pocket.

All 3 sizes for comparison. Baby, Mama and Papa, lol!

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