Friday, June 1, 2007

Finished Products

I got a few things finished since last week. And what a busy week/ weekend it was. I dug into my stash of linens. Mostly recycled from old dresses. I made a few zipper pouches. This one is constructed of completely reused items.



And I finished the linen bag I was embroidering. I really like it's shape. It is a very balanced purse. 100% linen on the outside with embroidered design, fully interfaced, fully lined, 12 '' zipper, 2 smaller pockets, magnetic closure, and reversible if wanted. Fits wonderfully over the shoulder.






I really am pleased with how this came out. I need to make another bag like this. I love the vintage sheet I used for the lining. It's so soft to the touch.

Now I need to clean up the sewing/craft/office/storage/my closet space room. I was promised that the computer with Photoshop would be set up once we could see the desk. My husband makes my life better through technology!

15 comments:

  1. i love that purse too! such a great print. and the zipper pulls on both are adorable. I should make more pouches--they're so handy and useable!
    i am doing the same thing as you today- cleaning up the room and desk. my desk is quite small (the one the computer is on), but it would still be nice to see it!
    and....thank you~! i received the tags yesterday and LOVE them all! in fact I've already used one! i didn't get a chance to post them yet but they'll be up today!

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  2. Oh, I think you need to make one of those for each of your blog friends. That is gorgeous!!!!!

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  3. I just LOVE that purse! And the little zipper pouch too. Your creativity just keeps shining! And your talent too.

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  4. I love that purse! So pretty. And the embroidery is wonderful. The zipper pouch is adorable. Great work!

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  5. What a lovely bag! I love the embroidery and the shape.

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  6. LeeAnn,
    I'm really impressed with all your zipper sewing! I'm finding them tricky to do on a bag with the lining. Do you have a zipper foot? How did you learn the technique? Yours look so professional!

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  7. Oh i love both your projects! They look great!

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  8. I was looking at both bags, thinking how fabulous the lining in each was, and then saw that the second one is reversible! Awesome work.

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  9. Oh they are wonderful. And the fact that they are re-cycled makes me love them even more. Such a super job!!

    Love Cherry xx

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  10. Ooh! Ooh! I love the shape of that bag, too. And all the details. Brilliantly done!

    I surfed here from just like sew, and must read you regularly now. Thank you for blogging!

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  11. Lee, those look lovely! People would pay $$ for that, so pretty, especially the white with embroidery! -K

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  12. That bag turned out so cute, & I love the vintage sheet too. I just unpacked all of my fabrics from my move and have loads of ideas floating through my head. It's fun to use what you have sometimes, isn't it?

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  13. I couldn't leave a note on the most recent entry so let me try here.

    Congrats on the Etsy account! I'm sure this is the beginning of great things for you! :)

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