April 08 - Shoulder Bag with Sash
I've finished the April 08 bag for Sewing Word Magazine. The magazine theme for April is orange. So in keeping with the theme I designed this roomy shoulder tote with gusset. The bag has a sash that wraps all around the bag that can be tightened to cinch the bag in a little which is good for security and it gives it a more interesting overall shape (well, that's the intention). The bag also has an easy to make pocket that is wide as the bag and has a central divider.
**To see my tutorial on the easy peasy pocket click here.
Made the front cover on April 08's issue - yay!
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A roomy bag for those 'everything including the kitchen sink' days. I have used these shoulder straps and one of these panels for the sash and handle loops.
Side view.
Inside view. To see a tutorial for these pockets look here.
Great bag - I love the fabrics you've chosen and the sash detail.
Posted by: Helen | January 12, 2008 at 08:54 PM
The bag looks luverly and mmmm the lobster. I've never had lobster but I just know that I'd love it being a shellfish lover. Must drop some hints to the other half!
Posted by: Zoe | January 12, 2008 at 09:01 PM
Mmmmmmmmmm yummy bag! Great example of how one creative extra can completely change a "standard" bag! The sash is genius!
Posted by: kathi | January 12, 2008 at 10:10 PM
Gorgeous bag and I love the design - stylish and practical. I don't own any orange clothes, but this bag makes me think I should!
Posted by: Maia | January 12, 2008 at 10:58 PM
Elegant design. It makes me think somehow of 40s actresses, like Katherine Hepburn - tall slim chic & stylish in high-waisted trousers.
Posted by: LisaH | January 13, 2008 at 01:32 AM
Ooh, that bag is gorgeous! Practical AND cute is the way to go!
Posted by: Elissa | January 13, 2008 at 03:34 AM
Love this bag and the details!!!
Posted by: southerngirlmusings | January 13, 2008 at 05:21 AM
The bag and lobster look great. MMMMMmmmmm. That tutorial was easy. Thank god thats the way that I did it in a couple of my baby bags. It just seemed the simplest way to do it.
Posted by: Claire (not Bahrain) | January 13, 2008 at 07:25 AM
How beautiful. I really must start to make a bag. You are so inspirational.
Posted by: Sigrid | January 13, 2008 at 11:08 AM
I love the colour scheme of your bag! The sash is brilliant,so simple but different. I'm not going to mention the lobster because it makes me jealous, my fella just offers to make me toast........
Posted by: Janine | January 13, 2008 at 02:19 PM
That is probably one of the nicest bags you have made the colours are so gorgeous and i love the style. Hubby got me a years subscription to sewing world for christmas so i cant wait to get the pattern for this one
Posted by: Joanna | January 13, 2008 at 02:36 PM
Waw Lisa, that is such a beautiful bag ! Just a small question: Wouldn't it be an idea to start a flickr pool for bags made with your patterns? That would be really inspirational!
Posted by: elke Hanssens | January 13, 2008 at 04:41 PM
This bag is fabulous, I love it! Wow.
Posted by: alice | January 13, 2008 at 07:11 PM
LOVE it! everything about it!
Posted by: Péitseoga | January 14, 2008 at 03:02 PM