Here’s a new project just finished. In my head I’ve been calling it “The Showoff Bag” because it takes a pretty big piece of fabric and shows it off nicely with only a few pleated adulterations.
I love this fabric (Anna Maria Horner, wheeee!) and I think I like the overall shape of the bag, but already I have plans to make the next one will be a bit different. You know, because if there’s one thing I need, it’s more purses. Hah.
This design has been in my head for awhile and it’s been fun to mess around with it and see if I can make it look the way I want it to. I like that this bag is huge. It’s got a similar capacity to the Lickety Split Bag which you can fit a crazy lot of stuff in. What do you think?
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a lovely design and it's such a great use of that particular AMH pattern. i hope you release the pattern someday because i would definitely buy it!
I love the design of this one… and the size. Lovely. Rae! You're the bag queen!
Haven't chatted with you for awhile, I hope you are well and that you have a very Merry Christmas!
Jenny
Love that bag! Will the pattern be available soon?
Love this! I think you can call it the 'show off' bag not only because it shows off the fabric, but because it shows your mad sewing skills! I love this bag!
It's gorgeous! And just what I need for a diaper bag…. hurry, I'm due in 6 weeks! You're amazing.x
Very cute!
love it, and there's always room for another bag in anyone's closet. including mine.
Oh it's super super cute!
I love it! I have made a number of your patterns now and I must say, I love them all! I hope you'll share this pattern when it's ready.
Love it! I need to transition out of my huge diaper bag into a more practical purse now that my baby is a little older. I'd love to make this!
I really like that! The shape is nice and structured and I love that you used a bold fabric.
I like the shape and size of this bag and as always anna's fabrics are the perfect touch.
I really like it. I love projects that really allow you to showcase a fabric.
*gasp*
It's prrrrettyyyy!!!
I really like the colors and the top of the bag is really nice with the shape of the bottom part.
ooooh I could fit some sewing books in there!
Beautiful. I hope to see the pattern released soon….
Looooove it! Gorgeous bag, and gorgeous fabric!
Luv it!
It's definitely a cute shape. And, the fabric is so perfect. Fun!
Super cute. Love this.
looks AWESOME! very cool…will this be a new pattern?
I think I love it!
My gosh you are sooooo clever! I've been sewing for 25 years (since I was 10!) and still haven't a hope of designing my own patterns. Awesome!
I really like this bag. It is a nice size and I really like the design. It can really show off a beautiful piece of fabric which makes me happy!
You want to know what I think? I'll tell ya…I WANT IT!
Beautiful. Does it have a ton of pockets? I could totally see making this my go to camera bag/diaper bag/purse.
ha ha ha…i was sitting drinking a cup of chai surfing blogs, in Manila and lo and behold rae comes on my computer…love your stuff…melissa dewey : )
You are right, it is a show off bag, and very nice it is too. I know just the material I would make mine in if I were to make it. Merry Christmas and all the best for the New Year.
oh, it's so cute! I think you made a little typo at the beginning, though. You said "adulterations" but I think you meant "alterations".
great bag! I have a lot of them too, bags, I make them and my friends make them for me! no shortage here!
are you going to publish the pattern?
It's fantastic! Looks like the perfect bag to take on a girl's weekend!
Ooo, I love it! I love taking a beautiful fabric and pulling out an accent color to pair with it. It's a nice combination! You are so talented!
Fun! I love it when you envision something and then bring it to fruition. Congrats!
You are full of surprises!! I had not expected a bag right after declaring your love for the new, laid-back Rae
To quote my five-year old son: "That is a very nice bag, mama! Will you make one like that?"
What can I say? the kid's got taste
Well done, Rae!
Sorry – forgot to add my name to previous comment, how rude of me!
Sabine C
Love it Rae! Nice work … show off
. I really like the structured top in the solid fabric, very fun!
Happy days! Miss talking to you!
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very nice! If you find you really can't fit it in with your other bags, I'd love to give it a good home
I love the shape of this bag. I would definetly want to make it!!
This is a seriously cute bag!
Hey Rae the bag is fabulous! Its such a lovely shape. Looks extremely functional too. Be sure to work on a pattern so that we could all make one please.
Very cute!! Hope you have a pattern coming out
Love it!
One word: Gorgeous!
So CUTE! and Big!! It could for sure hold all the junk of my kids that I end up carrying
Merry Christmas
i. love. it.
I really like it. I like the way the top is smaller so things won't fall out as easily as a sling type bag.
I absolutely love it! everything – the size, shape, detail and fabric. Please can it be mine??
I love the bag. I hope you will share the pattern soon.
waooo i want to make one. love it
I love it! Pattern?
This might be my favorite bag you've designed to date, really. I love, love, love pleats and tend to prefer things that are slightly more architectural, but still have volume. I would TOTALLY make this and carry it. Plus, the fact that it really showcases a favorite piece of fabric makes it aces in my book. Love!
I love the pleats and the fact that you can show off a big print. Pattern please, I love this one best!!!
Please make a pattern for this one! I'd love to buy it and make tons for my friends
I love this purse!! the shape and also the fabric. I really hope you will be making a tutorial or offering a pattern for it, I would love to buy one!
Please, pretty please make a pattern for this – I want to buy a pattern and make a million of them (all for myself MWAHAHAHA)!
Teresa
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