Here is Genny, my faithful canine companion, manning the power cables!
Here is the market bag, almost finished!!!
This is the finished Market Bag with it's smart shoulder strap!
On Thursday I had to teach a class at Nancy’s Sewing Basket, and I also needed to finish a sample of the market bag for them. I have to say that 20 years ago when I arrived in Seattle, Nancy’s was the first fabric store that I went to. Nancy has many treasures all over her store. Then, she had to open the ribbon room. I died and went to heaven. They have all these things with the word “vintage” attached to it. You know, buttons and ribbon, and flower making stuff. I have to be very careful when I walk in there, so that I do not buy too much. The materials we picked for the market bag were fabulous. Designer denim, yummy! I had a student that had made the market bag in denim, and it was really cool. What I love is the fabric that we picked for the side embellishment. Usually I use 3 different fabrics that coordinate together, but with this HUGE designer print in fresh, just picked colors, I cut the strips and put them in an order so that was not in order, and that you can see the individual pieces. Then I did my thing and made it come together. I think it turned out very nice. And, a big plus, it was the first day to sew outside. Yes, all you sewing divas, I sew outside in the sun
Here are the embellishment panels reassembled, ready for topstitching>
. Multi-task and get a little color while I work. Really,….does it get any better then that!!! Take a look at the pictures and see for yourself!!! Tomorrow I will have the full report on Megan’s dress. I am soooo happy to say that it is done. If you want the pattern, click www.paradisodesigns.etsy.com . Have a great week!
