Patchouli Moon Studio: Tammy Bag

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Sunday, December 28, 2014

Sewing Purse {February 2015 Update too}

I made this (Tammy) bag as a gift for a friend of mine. It can be used as a sewing bag (or in a different fabric it works well as a makeup bag too). I had some metal purse frames already and used what I had. One thing I learned about using the metal frames is that some frames open wider than others. I didn't know this before I purchased my frames. So if you want a frame to open wide, then you need to buy a purse frame that is not short on the sides. The longer the sides of the frames are the wider they open. So while this purse works, it would be nicer to open wider. I think I will use the rest of the purse frames I have to make eyeglass cases because they do not need to open real wide or be very deep. Sorry Bobbie I didn't have the wide frame for your bag :0( The frame can be easily replaced if you find a wider frame, since you sew the frame in place. This is one reason I like the sew on frames, rather than the glue on frames, plus I know I would probably make a mess with the glue and ruin the bag, lol!*** See UPDATE scroll down to ***

This side has a full pocket. The other side has a divided pocket. I added a little charm on the frame too.

Inside there is a full pocket and another divided pocket.

I made the pocket on this side divided. I added a charm on the bag too.

***Update February 2015: I found the right size purse frames and re-did the frame for this bag I made for Bobbie. The following photos show the bag with the new frame and how wide it now opens.

This is the new purse frame I sewed to the bag after removing the silver one above.

See how nice an wide the bag opens now?

The bag is usable now that you can see inside and put your hand in more easily.

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Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Tammy Bag Blog Hop: My Day

The Tammy Bag Blog Hop starts today, which is another Madame Samm Blog Hop of Sew We Quilt. Thanks Madame Samm for creating and being our cheerleader for this hop. I love this bag!

I had this large metal purse closure on hand and so I used it without really thinking. I sewed it on by hand, which took a long time to do. Then I realized the closure was too large.

As you can see this is as wide as it will open, making it hard to get at the pockets inside the bag. I thought I should take photos of my mistake so that perhaps others might learn from this and so I won't repeat this mistake in the future either.

Here I sewed on the proper size metal closure for this bag. See how she sits up taller than the first photo, which looks short and fat.

Now she opens up wide so that I can get to the items I place in her pockets. Please don't look at my pink thread stitching that shows on the inside. That's the only thing I have trouble with is hiding those stitches.

I quilted my bag and added contrasting pockets and faux piping.

I quilted the inside pockets too and also added a contrasting faux piping.

I didn't have another metal hardware closure, but thought I would make this bag without it. I added a braided handle to carry her. I also added a hook.

This is the other side, which looks a bit different. I quilted the tie dyed fabric.

The hook is so that I can hook a pair of scissors or keys. The fabric tab then can be placed inside the bag pocket to keep them safe and so I don't lose my scissors.

I tucked in the sides here to see how it would look. I am thinking of adding a snap on each side so that the sides stay like this when I am not using it. what do you think? Do you like the sides snapped in or not?

The other side of the bag with the sides tucked in.

The lining inside. I quilted the turquoise pockets and added the faux piping. To keep the bag closed I added a magnetic snap.

I also wanted to show you what I do to protect my scissors and seam ripper points: I use knitting needle point protectors. These silicone ones are made by Clover brand. The smallest ones are green and they fit perfectly over these small scissors. The purple ones are the next size up and work on my seam ripper and Fiskar scissors. I made a beaded leash for one pair of scissors so that I don't lose the point protector.

The point protectors come in a set of 4 for these smaller sizes. They make large and extra large protectors too, but those come in packs of 2 and they are a rubber material and not silicone. There are other brands out there, but I don't know if they work as well as these. I am not affiliated with Clover in any way, I just like a lot of their products.