Rose Burlap

I've got to say I LOVE this bag. Last fall I saw a burlap bag; it had a rose too...but I like better :) I  put fabric inside, and did it my style. 

SO back to my story, Last fall I bought the stuff to make it, and it sat around. got buried and abused. 

Tomorrow I have a party to go to where we have to bring something- I thought since I had the fabric laying around I would use it to make the bag finally. I'm really sad to see it go!! it better go to a good home.

 Sewing with burlap was interesting. I was a little nervous cause its so course, and just DiFfErNt. I'm not much for branching out since I don't really know what I'm doing. I'm usually just making things up as I go. 

But it was easy to sew on, but it made a HUGE mess. lots of fibers everywhere. I started this bag early this morning- I was in my PJ's. After making it half way though I was going to shower...but decieded not to considering my clothes were covered! 

I also though later, its a good thing I didn't put in my contacts either. My nose already was itchy, can't imagine having the fibers in my eyes. ouch. 

Since this was NOT a custom bag for a client, I didn't spend lots of time on fancy pockets and stitching. I didn't line the whole thing either, but I don't think it needs it. The burlap holds it shape so well, unlike the quilters cotton I usually use. If I don't line the cotton the bag is so flimsy it annoys me. 

I did line the band and the handle...just for good measure. 

I also thought it would be nice to have the bottom side of the handle fabric. burlap would be scratchy on your bare summer arms. 

I love texture. 

I think its why this is a favorite. 

Aunt Shel

Last of the bags for my Mom is for Aunt Shelly.

I loved all the bags and all the fabrics, but this fabric is the one I identified with the most. Between all the bags- I probably would have chosen this one, or at least the bottom fabric.

Linnae

Aunt #2...Linnae.

Her birthday was a while ago, but she didn't get her bag till this weekend. So in the off chance that she looked at this blog, I didn't want to spoil her present.

Her's is a pretty standard pleated bag I make. except I tried doing two short handles....

We didn't quite love how the button turned out in the end... It needs a big white one or something? what do you think?

I LOVE the black of the band and the pocket!

Aunt Cammy

This year, for my Mom's sisters I'm making them a pleated tote.

I love that I get to do this. because I REALLY love and admire my Aunts. And I got to go fabric shopping with my mom. And spending time with her (and in a fabric store) is always priceless.

Her bag is the basic... I did do the inside pockets a little different.

Here is Cammy's bag.

Love it.

one pocket and pen holder

Two pockets and Key Hook

Big Leather button