Nora Doctor Bag

This is the Nora Doctor Bag by Swoon. It comes in 3 sizes in the pdf and this is the large size (it measures  13.5″ x 10″ x 6″), which is quite roomy; there is also a small and a traveler size in the pdf too.  There are no frames used in this bag. It does use boning to give the top edge of the bag some stiffness though. 

I really love the purple and aqua colors and print combination of this bag, don't you?

I added a triple stacked button as a bit of bling to the flap/tab. It closes with a magnetic snap, so the button is purely decorative. The patterns suggest using a twist or turn lock closure, but a magnetic snap works well too.

I added purse feet on the bottom to keep the bottom cleaner.

The hardest part for me sewing this bag is the sides. It was the thickest part to topstitch too around the curves. Just make sure you use a larger needle like a 16 or even an 18 jeans needle.

I added a slip pocket to the bag between the straps on both the front of the bag and the back of the bag to hold keys (or a phone). It seemed like the perfect place to add a pocket. There is no pocket instructions for this in the pdf, I just added it.

This is the front pocket. The magnetic snap is above the pocket.

To show how roomy the bag is I put my wallet, sunglasses case, folded shopping bag inside. Plus there is a slip pocket and pen pocket that I added (not in the pattern) and zippered pocket inside as well.

Here is the inside without anything inside to show you.

The divided slip pocket that I added to the bag.

I really love this style of bag and may have to make the small one next. If you love this or any of Swoon patterns, please check them all out here. (I am an affiliate of Swoon. It is my only affiliate. 

This bag is also for sale. If you are interested please contact me .  This bag has SOLD.

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Norah Handbag in Autumn Leaves Fabric

I made the Norah Handbag over a month ago. The pattern is by SOTAK Patterns. I chose Autumn leaves for this bag and love how it looks.

The pattern is well written and easy to follow, but of course I had to add my own extras like I added purse feet and a zippered pocket inside the bag as well as the slip pocket it called for.

One side of the bag has a slip pocket.

The other side of the bag has a zippered pocket with a slip pocket behind it.

Inside the bag I added a zippered pocket that wasn't called for in the pattern. There is a slip pocket across from it and the bag closes with a magnetic snap.

Slip pocket.

I added purse feet on the bag too.

I hope this one sells next week at the last craft show I am doing this year.

I like this bag and will be making some more in different colors and prints. But I cannot sew until my shoulder impingement is gone and then I will be slowing down so that I do not injure my shoulder again! Had the pain for 4 months now! I am so bored and want to sew so badly! I have a lot of things I haven't posted that were made earlier this year, so I will post those when I can. Must limit my computer use too.

This bag has SOLD!

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