Today we have Jessica from the blog Make It Lovely. She makes truly lovely things, posts many a kids’ projects and posts on her take on the art of homemaking. You will love her blog, it is wonderful!
I was so excited when liZ and elizabeth asked me to be a part of the Vintage Crafter’s Challenge!
However, it sat on my sewing table for about 10 days before I could decide what to do with it – finally my inspiration was……..
Market Season!
Our farmer’s market starts in May and I needed a new bag to collect all my goodies in – as well as awesome finds from our Flea Market…so that is what I set out to do!
I used the table runner as the center piece for the bag –
I cut the fat quarters into triangles – combined with some of my own fabrics – to create the side detailing.
I used the bias tape to finish the top and the straps- and put the buttons on a strap just for cuteness sake.
I also lined the bag, and put a piece of cardboard in the bottom to stabilize it.
If you’re interested in making one, I’ll have the tutorial up on my site later this week. Thanks again to the Simple Simon girls for dreaming up such a fun challenge and for asking me to be a part of it!
xoxo
jessica
oh my gosh…I LOVE THIS BAG! And I adore adore adore what you did with the lovely vintage goods!!! Can’t wait for that tutorial!!!
Fabulous bag!
It’s so lovely. I really like the colour combination, perfect for a summer stroll on the market.
That is fantastic! I love it! Great way to spotlight that beautiful embroidery–great work, Jessica!
Rachel @ Maybe Matilda
I LOVE the way this turned out! You highlighted the embroidery so beautifully! Really, very well done! I wish I had a nice market bag like this 🙂
You have totally inspired me to make a bag this week. I even cut one out last night…and heaven knows I need a new one. I need to sew something for myself…:)
Your bag is lovely!!!!! Thanks for playing along in our vintage challenge!
Thanks girls!! So glad you are inspired!
Jessica, your bag is awesome. I’ll be watching for your tutorial so I can make one for the summer.
Besides the fact that it is super cute it looks like it can hold a lot of stuff–and heaven knows I’m always packing around A LOT of stuff!
liZ