More Bags

You can never have enough bags or inspiration for bags!

These are all different and I have shared the patterns over the 

last few years at classes and as you have seen, even though

we all start with the same pattern they all end up totally different

and unique :)

Iren made the "Sweet Pea" Purse above for her Grand Daughter.

Carol made the Pleated Floral Bag.

Gloria made the adaptation of the Windmill Bag and

Julianne made a very large Quilt Bag.Well done they all look fantastic!

See more bags by clicking the written labels below.

Bags With Pleats

These are the same purse pattern enlarged and made with 

strips of fabric and then pleated. 

It gives a fullness to the bag and adds that added detail.

Again the variation is fantastic depending on the fabric you 

choose and the added embellishments.

See more bags by clicking the written labels below.

Small Stitched Purses

Each week at Textile Tuesday and Thursday

I teach a new item or technique and these are some of the

completed purses by some of the students.

What I love is that everyone starts with the same pattern

and then because of the fabric and trimmings choice

they all turn out individual.

The pattern can be enlarged to any size.

Those that have just started, I show how easy it is to put a zip in.

Sylvia's purse (the top one) has a necklace brought from

a charity shop.

See how the purse was put together 

HERE

Bags and an Owl

Bags are always popular and so are Owls at the moment.

This Owl was made by Sylvia 

and came as a kit on the front of a Magazine.

See more bags and Owls by clicking the written labels below.

Little Plum Purse

Each week at Textile Classes I show an inspirational project 

so that there is always something to make and techniques

to try.

This is a small purse, based on a Pride and Prejudice Bag, I saw

in a printed fashion plate illustration.

I break the design down into simple patterns and instructions.

Everyone was excited and there were lots of purses made

 in various materials.

I will show you the results shortly.

Labels Bag

I know I may have shown you this bag before but

Hilary came back off holiday and I just

had to take another picture. It is so inspiring made of 

labels and bits.

It makes you smile:)

Japanese Lily Bags

The second bag for June was The Japanese Lily Bag.

A small drawstring bag made out of two squares of fabric.

Suze inspired but couldn't tell me the instructions so I went away 

and played. They have been so much fun and so varied.

To see another version of a Japanese Flower Bag,

 visit my tech video site

HERE

Jester Bags

Every week there is a different bag or item to inspire at Textile Classes

 as well as

'Show and Tell' and work that I am creating.

The Jester Bags above are quick gift bags and great fun to make.

Click on the written labels below to see other drawstring bags.
Thank you to Adrienne for reminding me of them.
I made loads of these in the 90's as gifts and for
Charity Stalls.

First Textile Tuesday at The Art Room Aldiss Court

OO I can see by adding this photo I am two months behind 

posting. Can't believe it's been two months since we moved in to

Aldiss Court. Got lots to share with you.

We moved in on the Saturday and this was the first 

"Textile Tuesday" after. So not bad in just three days.

Still a little bare but lots has happened since then and

lots of creative things made.

The Bags were made by Val at a Workshop at Watton

with the 'Hackers Tackers and Stuffers'.

See their website 

HERE

Beautiful Bags

Creative Textiles is really getting know for inspiring

lots of different bags and several ladies are

getting a reputation for being'Bag Ladies',

in the nicest possible way. 

The top bags are made by friends Val and Jo.

They chose their fabrics together at the Duxford Show 

and then had a bag making day!

They are just a bit bigger than the ipad and have

some wonderful clasps and embellishments on them.

Beryl made the appliqued  hexagon decorated bag.

Love the shape!

The mini hand bags are ideal gifts and Carol has had 

some fun making them.

I inspire at least two bags each month aswell and 

'Show and Tell' just inspire everyone.

See more bags by clicking on the written labels below. 

Brenda's Bag

Brenda has made two "Windmill Bags' now.

One for herself and this one is for a friend.

I just love the floral lining with the taupe and spot outer fabric.

It gives the whole look of the bag a lift.

See more bags by clicking the written labels below.

Sue's Bags

Sue came back off her travels and showed us the collection

of bags she had made.

We all admired the box bag with all the pockets. 

She has a different coloured lining pocket for all

her sewing stuff so it is

easily identified and can be put back in its place.

See centre picture.

The bag pattern is based on the Windmill Bag.

Textile Tuesday

As you can see bags are really popular at class and some 

are now known as 'Bag Ladies'!

Beryl had unpicked some of the binding on her Batik Bag

(Bag in the middle above) 

and added the buttons.

The box style bag used the twisted squares technique.

These small alterations just made the difference.

Its all about finish.

its knowing how to move on a design or how to 

make the best of what you can do.

Val showed us her new Laptop bag she had made,

again an adapted pattern.

It is the fixtures and finishings that make

this look so'Designer'.

You can find good bag fixings at this website

HERE

This is where Val found her stainless steel twisted fixings

fo this bag. 

Busy Sewing

We are starting to call Sylvia an 'Elf'.

In the nicest possible way of course as she comes to class with a 

bags full of goodies she has made or has been finishing off.

She is also making her Christmas presents each month and as they seem

to be seven or eight at a time due to her many friends,

hence the term Elf!

The little gift purses are ideal for a gift card, jewellery, small

gift and a little note. Each are unique and they are

beautifully finished with the embellished fasteners.

I have been encouraging the finish of items especially with

fasteners. You can make an item look far more by

adding just simple finishes touches such as,

instead of just sewing a pop stud on. It makes an

item look hand made. If you decorate a circle

of felt or fabric and then sew the pop stud onto this it

makes the item look more crafted and expensive. 

It also draws less attention  to the press stud!

Which often because of its nature stands out in not a good way!

Sylvia had also made a Kindle Bag and Cot Quilt for a

new baby!

Busy lady and a lovely Elf!

16 Square Bag

Nikki has been making bags from her Alpaca Tweed fabric.

She and her family have an Alpaca Farm just outside Dereham.

See her website HERE

It is wonderful to think that Nikki looks after the Alpacas and 

then sheers them and then the hair is made into fabric which is then

made into luxury fashion and goods.

16 Squares Make a Bag

Brenda has made this bag for her friend for the Summer.

Its beautiful!

Its made out of 16, 5.5" squares and laid out similar to the 

table runners I teach.

There has been a steep learning curve on how to put the

squares and lining together and turn it inside out so that

it looks professional. 

A great gift.

Well done Brenda!

See one of my favourite square bags with a purse

HERE 

See more bags by clicking the written labels below. 

Pats Folded Bag

Pat made this folded bag out of some amazing patterned material.

It gives great definition to the folds.

See one of my purple folded bags 

HERE

and Sylvia's one

HERE

or click on the written label below, folded bag and it will

show you a collection and give you an idea of how you 

fold the 16" quilted square.