Ok, ok, sorry to have drug this out so long! Sometimes my days just don't go as planned and, well, you know. Surely none of you have ever run into that problem though! So, for those of you who guessed it was a bag, You are right!
Here's the story. A couple weeks ago I picked up this free pattern at hobby lobby and immediately started scheming. Lenny and I are taking a few trips the next couple of weekends and I wanted a new airplane/briefcase bag. I decided to modify this bag pattern for exactly that purpose. This is what I ended up with:
This is the bottom of the bag. I sewed leather squares on it for feet.
Once I had the bag completely crocheted and was ready to make the lining, I decided to insert something into the lining to help the bag keep it's form better. The sides were pretty stiff, but not as stiff as I wanted, so I added pieces of "plastic canvas" (found with cross-stitch supplies) into the lining.
Overall, I am very happy with how this bag turned out and will definitely use this pattern again!
~Penny
I'm so jealous!! I found a pattern (yup, a free one, actually a couple of them) on the Michael's website, and it's crocheted (crochetted?) just beautifully. I thought 'What a perfect travel bag!'...then realized that we're leaving for our 'summer trip' in about a week...not enough time for me to make the darned thing!
I love the idea of lining the inside and putting the plastic canvas for stiffening. Great job on the bag!!
Posted by: Catty Ax Lady | 08 April 2008 at 09:09 PM
Turned out SO cute! I love the leather squares on the bottom too, nice details.
Posted by: allyson | 08 April 2008 at 09:29 PM
Hi Penny, wow is fantastic!! Love the colours and the fabric inside is lovely.You must be a very fast crocherer (have i spelt that right)or is it because i kept asking if it was finished yet lol.
Love it! Can't wait to see what you make next
Sarah x
Posted by: sarah | 09 April 2008 at 12:35 AM
That is one lovely bag ! Love the baby blue. Thanks for the linky to the patterns too, a nice little resource.....asti x
Posted by: asti | 09 April 2008 at 01:26 AM
Wow, that is fantastic!
Posted by: Katy | 09 April 2008 at 02:32 AM
It's lovely!
Posted by: beki | 09 April 2008 at 06:55 AM
Oh, that plastic canvas....when I was a kid that was my favorite craft! I used to make all kinds of flowers and bugs with them! To funny...
The purse is great....does it take long to make? I have never learned to crochet...you make it look so pretty. Even though they are on the bottom, I love the feet! :)
Posted by: Stacey | 09 April 2008 at 06:55 AM
Gorgeous! I absolutely love it! Oddly enough, my favorite part might be the canvas strap handles...either that or the lining, or the yarn colors, or the feet :)
Posted by: Moonbeam | 09 April 2008 at 07:15 AM
You should be happy with your bag...it's wonderful! I love your color choice and the lining couldn't be more perfect! Thanks for the tips about the plastic canvas.
Posted by: Marcia | 09 April 2008 at 08:06 AM
Yeah... I guessed right! And it's a beauty! I have that same freebie pattern, but haven't made it yet (no real need, just liked it!) I did kinda stump me with the leather feet, but I think that's a brilliant idea!
Posted by: LisaAlso | 09 April 2008 at 09:34 AM
oh my goodness penny! i love this bag! i want to make one!!
Posted by: amy | 12 April 2008 at 07:32 AM
That is just too cute!!!
Posted by: Julie | 14 April 2008 at 11:29 AM
I love the bag and all the changes you made. My question is, how did you do the shoulder strap? I especially like the design you made on the edges of the strap. I would appreciate it if you could give me those instructions as well.
Thanks so much, LInda
Posted by: Linda | 21 April 2008 at 09:47 AM
another beautiful bag! love what you did with the handles.
Posted by: lulu | 25 April 2008 at 02:29 PM
I love this bag! How cute!
Posted by: Amy | 07 December 2008 at 06:03 AM