Extreme Makover -Hobo Style

Do you rememeber THIS post? Well, I was so proud of my bag and loved it to pieces- almost literally. So I put it away, and made the pink one, but I've been missing my old bag, so I Fixed it up- and changed somethings about it. Like I said before, everytime I make a bag I learn things. so here are the things that I learn.

this is the new bag....not TONS different but I'll show you how....keep scrolling

The pocket was not sewn close enough to the edges- so the sides were folding up. It looked tacky.

Plus I didn't make this pocket big enough- since this bag I have made them deeper

For some reason the pleat (on both sides) pulled out of the band?
the strap was TOO long, TOO thin and so it drove me crazy when wearing it and it would fold up and get all wrinkly.

The band was also a problem. It was too thin, skinny and flimsy.

HERE is the new and improved Pleated Hobo Bag. I kept the same bottom bag just used scraps to make new stuff.

I shortened and linned the strap. I also made it wider and made 2 of them- not one.

I sewed the sides a little closer on the pocket. I did keep it the same size. I didn't have any more scraps of the circles and I really like that fabric so I left it as is.

I made a nice wide new band, LINNED it (nice and thick), and I did it in a little less busy pattern. It's not like the bag is busy enough as it is right? I also changed the pleat...inverted.
Thicker, better, and two of them...I also have changed the sewing on them a little to.
Isn't it so much better. ok, NOT that much different in looks but in function I think it will pass the test I guess we will see in a couple of months how it holds up. I like this one a lot. A lot, a lot.

Switcheroo

A good Friend from college agreed to do a switch of products with me! (which I'll totally do with you too!) She makes the cutest stuff- check out her etsy site- The Blooming Button. One of the things I have wanted for awhile now is her newsboy caps. Isn't Jack Studly in it? I LOVE THEM.

As a trade I made ties for her two little boys. She picked out the front fabric, its a Michael Miller design. I really like it, great for all year- but will be perfect for christmas, huh!

I really wanted to find a redish pink that would match the flower- but none was insite. It was hard just to match the green too :( but it all worked out. I shipped them out today- but here is a little preview for you Nicole

More of the Glorious

Here are some Reds for the upcomming holdiays! To order yours- go HERE
or www.thetwirlingdandelion.etsy.com

Golden Arglye
my fav

Lines and Dots

CandyCane

Ginny

Ginny, a good friend from college asked for a bag! here are her specs and how I did it...

So I think I want a med-large bag. Big enough to hold some snacks, a sippy cup, diaper, wipes etc. And I really like the pleats on the bag.

I am not too picky about fabric. I did link to a couple of your pictures of fabrics that I like. Something more neutral like greens I really like. And I think I would prefer the designer fabric. I want it to be unique and a good quality fabric.

Here in Moscow I dont have as much as a selection as I would like....but I think Gin will like this fabric and its colors. I like it. The whole bag (INSIDE and OUT) is made from Amy Butler. She has really great stuff, and really good quality. The fabric is thicker and stronger. The designs are different and totally unique.

I feel I do need a disclaimer- The colors are little brighter than what they are in actual lighting. just because of the afternoon sun and my camera.... the blue is like a dark baby blue- not bright blue as it appears in some of the pics, and the green isn't neon green either....

Look at me all frumpy.

I like the 3 pockets on one side and one on the other, and I think I would like one on the outside.

So here are the pockets- three on one side, and one smaller in a contrasting fabric on the opposite. Its good for chapsticks and quick notes. Very handy
I gotta have an outside pocket! I put cell and keys there 1oo percent of the time. a must.

I think I would like two straps that are longer. Is that possible. I want to be able to wear it on my shoulder and have it lay around my hip. I'm short though so it would probably be a little shorter for me than it would be for you.

I LOVE these straps. I lined them too, so that they wouldn't fold over on each other and get super crinkly...like the very first bag I made...yuck. I need to fix something on my first bag, and I think I might convert to a two strap person :)

I like to wear mine across the body for the crazy moments when I'm juggling kids, grocerys and holding hands finding keys- I just can't deal with the purse slipping off my shoulder a million times.

And I would like the magnetic closure.

Is the key clasper thing to hold keys? Cause if so count me in, I can never find my keys.

I also did the Key strap in another contrasting fabric- so when you have just a sec to glance in the purse you can find things quicker.

BOLD Enough for you?

I went shopping yesterday and picked up this fabulous fabric. I love the bold design and colors. Don't you think it is fun?

The good news is that I didn't make it for anyone in particular, so if you love it you can have it! Usually I only make bags for people who ask :) but I thought I would go out on a limb. This is the bags listing. Has all the sizes and stuff, no new pics though.

This pleated hobo bag is BIG. Great for a diaper bag, or just because- cause ua know BIG bags are in.

I made the strap my favorite length- long enough to cross over my body for crazy moments, but not too long that it is swinging all over the place. and Extra wide. site secure.

magnetic closure

Three good size pockets and one chapstick and pen pocket.