As usual, my weekend was all about family but went by way too quickly. Why is that? Well, besides having a little BBQ and playing my first soccer game of this year's outdoor season, I actually did a little sewing.
I bought a canvas bag from the dollar store and decided that
instead of painting it, I would give it a makeover of a different kind...
I purchased the minimum amount of fabric I could buy as at this point, I wasn't sure if I could do it and didn't want to waste the fabric or money. I was lucky enough that the fabric was 50% off that day only! YAY...
Measured and cut a piece of fabric that would go around the bag. Ironed it and made a little hem.
I picked the seams of the bag to open it up...
I wanted to remove a little of the bag's squareness
so I used pins to mark the area where I would sew.
I ended up removing the pins and just sewing
without them, but this picture makes it all look more
official...almost like I knew what I was doing.. :)
I sewed the fringe or ruffle or skirt (not sure what it's called) around the
bag and added a little rope to coordinate with the nautical stripes.
Sooo....what do you think? Are you proud of me?
As I said, it's not a big deal, yet there is a sense of accomplishment every time you try something new and it works out ok, don't you think? Plus I think the bag will be perfect to carry towels and other things to the beach. Not bad for under $5.00
I'm not done with the sewing machine...I'm gonna become a beast on that thing...ummmm? not really but I will definitely keep playing around with it.
Thank you for reading along and if you are a seamstress extraordinaire, I hope you didn't find this post too boring.
Try something new this week!
much love,
Lucy
That turned out sooooo cute! I'm with ya on the sewing thing. I want to learn so bad, but I'm so intimidated. One day :) Great job on the bag.
ReplyDeleteSuper cute! I know what you mean about sewing! I'd love to be 'at one' with my machine! It still scares me though!
ReplyDeleteJo-Anna
Cute! I'm scared of the sewing machine too. I tried to mess with one twice when I worked retail (I thought I could repair some jeans, ha!) and I ended up breaking the needle both times. I've refused to touch one since then. I'll stick to paint and baking for now.
ReplyDeleteSo cute! I only sew if my mom is around to help me...I am bad at it...although I love the outcome usually! Great job!
ReplyDeleteLove the bag! Good job Lucy, I'm proud of you! : )
ReplyDeleteI sew the same way, just on the fly... crossing my fingers it works out!
Have a great day!
Hugs, Cheryl
Hi Lucy! My mom and grandmother were both professional seamstress and they tried to teach me to sew. Unfortunately I did not inherit their talent. I can barely sew a straight stitch. Your bag turnd out adoable and I love that you added the rope detail. Congrats on a well done project.
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Sherry
Wonderful idea! I saw those bags myself and thought hmmm, what can I do with this. I guess I have to try that!
ReplyDeleteYay Lucy - you did it!! LOL! I hope I had a small part in inspiring you to make this project, :o)
ReplyDeleteIt came out awesome!!!
- Jenn @ Social Salutations
That is really a cute idea, Lucy! I love the little "skirt"...now I think you should make yourself a pair of pantaloons out of that same fabric so that when you are carrying that bag you will be all matchy-matchy. What do you mean that is a stupid idea? Seriously!!!
ReplyDeleteI HAVE to get at some of my sewing projects. I am ashamed of myself-you did good-very very good! xo Diana
Nice makeover! If you want to see more bag makeovers you are invited to come to my blog. We did a workshop with the friends and I prepared for them more or less 22 possible makeovers.
ReplyDeleteVery very cute! I'm so intimidated by sewing myself! Would love to give this a go but keep getting cold feet everytime i think about sewing! lol
ReplyDeleteThe bag looks great. I love the fabric you added.
ReplyDeleteRuth
This bag looks GREAT. Just like a 30 Dollar bag from the store. You rocked this one!
ReplyDeleteYou did a really nice job, Lucy. I'm so proud of you :) It really looks great. Cute idea!
ReplyDeleteHey girl - I featured you again today in my Friday I'm In Love Favorites! Have a great weekend!
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- Jenn @ Social Salutations
I love it! I featured it today on my blog, Come and grab a button.
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that's super cute!!
ReplyDeleteGreat job.
ReplyDeleteI found your post through a google search for dollar store bags/totes/purses to do some altering projects on. This is very, very cute.
Wow, this is amazing! You are one creative lady we will always love to follow:-)
ReplyDeleteI am a seamstress, and I think your bag is a fabulous idea!
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