Thursday, September 11, 2014

The Sew Together Bag!

Well, I jumped on the Sew Together train!
I am sure you have all seen this fantastic little bag floating around on the blogs and IG...
The pattern is by Sew Demented 

It really isn't as scary as it looks, but I did have the fabulous sew-along tutorial by Quilt Barn close at hand...

First I pieced and quilted my own fabric for the exterior of the bag...

 
I love this scrappy piece with some of my favorite fabrics!

I followed the instructions and used some colorful zips!


  and soon a bag took shape...


I attached my binding (the most difficult part) by machine...
it turned out fine, but the next time I will try attaching first by machine and then hand stitching to finish.



 
I know it looks a bit intimidating but it really wasn't so bad...
and it's just a great little bag!


I love it!

I also played with a bit of Liberty and ball fringe for a simple, yet oh-so-lovely pillow!


I am hoping to visit the Country Living Fair this weekend!  Have you ever been?  
happy thursday!
mary  
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17 comments:

  1. RachaeldaisySeptember 12, 2014 at 2:06 AM

    What a fun little bag. Your fabric choices are always a delight!! Have fun at the Country Living Fair.

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  2. margaretSeptember 12, 2014 at 2:21 AM

    the little bag looks so complicated to me, have seen it a few times and maybe will have a go one day!

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  3. SusanSeptember 12, 2014 at 7:37 AM

    You did a grand job of your Sew Together bag! And what a sweet cushion too! Both beautiful Mary creations!

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  4. UnknownSeptember 12, 2014 at 9:19 AM

    Such a fun bag to make...and as usual, I adore you patchwork! You have such a great color aesthetic. Happy Friday!

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  5. shayneSeptember 12, 2014 at 9:51 AM

    I went last year! The quilt booths were of course my favorite and I wish there were more! Sew to Speak should do one!

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  6. SarahZSeptember 12, 2014 at 10:31 AM

    Sweet finish! I especially love the binding, it's colors and the bias stripe!!!

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  7. Live a Colorful LifeSeptember 12, 2014 at 11:22 AM

    Your Sew Together Bag is so cute. I made one this summer, along with friends, which was very helpful. Even though I have already made one, I will follow the tutorial. The binding is tricky--I did the whole thing on my Featherweight and I think the next time I will try glue basting the binding so I can avoid hand sewing. Anyway, your version is fabulous!!

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  8. FlickenstichlerinSeptember 12, 2014 at 1:46 PM

    Oh how practical, what a wonderful bag. Very cute pillow too.
    Greetings,
    Sylvia

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  9. em's scrapbagSeptember 12, 2014 at 4:56 PM

    My friend made me one of these bags and I just love it!

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  10. pandchintzSeptember 12, 2014 at 7:51 PM

    Gorgeous! Both of them - gorgeous!

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  11. CarlaSeptember 13, 2014 at 12:25 AM

    You bag is so so cute. Why am I afraid to make one???

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  12. UnknownSeptember 13, 2014 at 2:00 AM

    Wonderful bag!!!

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  13. Vintage Sheet AddictSeptember 13, 2014 at 10:32 AM

    Well Mary I beg to differ.....it looks very complicated, but as usual done with such skill, beautiful liberty there too :) xxx

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  14. FlourishingPalmsSeptember 14, 2014 at 5:13 PM

    Your Sew Together Bag is very cute! I tore my hair out with those instructions... before I heard about the Quilt Barn tutorial! Glad to see you had such success.

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  15. andrea createsSeptember 14, 2014 at 7:32 PM

    Hi there...these are so cute! I was at the fair yesterday ;)

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  16. Granny Maud's GirlSeptember 16, 2014 at 6:21 PM

    I love your and Suz's scrappy versions of these bags. If I finish a few WIPs, one will be on my to-do list.

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  17. CarlaSeptember 17, 2014 at 10:53 PM

    I'm hearing a lot about this bag. Your handwork just makes it so special, Mary.

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