My first attempt at a lined bag
A bag made with two of your favorite fabrics.
I threw this together last night while my husband was out. IKEA decorator fabric on the outside and more upcycled dining room curtains on the inside.
Yes, I realize the picnic table quality about it. I like it anyway.
My new brave self even managed a pocket.
I don't know why I haven't been doing this all along. I think in my head I had some crazy idea that I needed to make two bags...one outside, one inside...and then slip the inside one in the outside. Nope.
To make the lining, all I did was cut two extra pieces of fabric, the same size as my main pieces. I layered them, wrong sides to wrong sides of the main pieces, and went about my bag making business. So easy!
I don't know how many tote bags one girl needs, but have a feeling those vintage sheets are going to find themselves as linings of many more.
And do you need a laugh? My bobbin thought it would be a great idea if I had this mohawk of thread coming out the top of my new bag. Pretty awesome, huh?

i love the picnic-ish look of the bag - makes me feel like warm weather and sunshine might just be around the corner!
ReplyDeleteAh I hate it when my bobbin does that! Glad it is not just me! Your bag is seriously cute!
ReplyDeleteAhhh Cheryl...bobbin disobedience is a hobby of my sewing machine. Your bag looks divine. And those two fabrics work beautifully together.
ReplyDeleteLast time I made a bag, when I turned it inside out the handles diappeared into the bag never to be seen again. I just wrapped it up , shut my mouth and gave it as a gift to the intended recipient.
That's great! I love all the great ideas you share :)
ReplyDeleteI don't think a girl can ever have too many bags...ever! I love the red checks, and i'm certain the vintage sheets will make sweet totes too.
ReplyDeleteI think it's adorable, and I agree with Tracey--you can never have too many bags. ;)
ReplyDeleteOh, Wow!, Cheryl! What an ingenious epiphany - about the lining. I've purchased so many bag patterns, but the whole process of the lining seemed like such a pain. Your way makes so much sense, and easier too!
ReplyDeleteThe bag really turned out great.
I hate when my bobbin goes haywire like that! So frustrating!
Thanks for sharing your idea. I think I'll try it out!
Carla
Love the mohawk. What a great bag and putting a liner how cute. I agree with Tracey that a girl cannot have too many bags!
ReplyDeleteGreat bag! and what a great idea for those sheets. I have several that I could use for the same thing. Jackie
ReplyDeleteAwesome bag! Your are so creative, seriously you need to open up a little store for all your adorable hand made items! Great job!
ReplyDeleteI think you have done a fab job!! Mine wouldnt look anywhere near as good!
ReplyDeletethe picnic quality is superb! make it your picnic bag, or at least carry snacks in it.
ReplyDeletei made a skirt out of a tablecloth a few years ago. i always get a lot of comments on it. you know, like...."wow, that looks like it could be a tablecloth" and "oh, you made that? i just can't sew."
what???
anyhoo :) i like my tableskirt so i just keep wearing it
Hi,
ReplyDeleteI think you are funny and clever and I love your blog - just wanted to get that out there.
B x
p.s the bag is very cute.
I thought I was the only one who got "mohawks" when I sewed.
ReplyDeleteExquisite!
This is awesome. My bobbin must be related to yours! I hate when it does that. And I love the picnic fabric. It is so happy!
ReplyDeleteIt so cute and really looks like it fits you. How exciting that you were able to try something new and realize that you could do it! :)
ReplyDeleteLove this - your fabric choices are adorable
ReplyDeleteLove your new tote. I agree a woman can never have too many totes. This coming from one tote lover to another. Love your choice of fabrics. the lining reminds me of Cath kidston fabrics.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness- I LOVE that bag. REALLY love it!!!
ReplyDeleteLove that bag! do you sell your stuff!!
ReplyDeleteI'm VERY new at this tote making thing and i need to pics to figure out the wrong side to wrong side thing. does the unfinished edge show inside?
ReplyDeletelili, mi piace il tuo blog ,o tanto di imparare da voi buona giornata a tutti
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