Friday, September 23, 2011

sew sempteber update 3

happy friday everyone!
thanks everyone for the get well wishes, i hope i can kick this before next saturday's big ride! i haven't had much engery to sew this week although the past two days i have been feeling better. i did however sew up two other hats and finished up my bike bag.
 i don't know why i didn't measure the length first but it ended up too long which is totally fine because it is just a prototype. there are a few changes i want to make, add more support so that it doesn't slouch so much when on my handle bars and i wasn't to crazy about the batting i used so we are gonna stop by the fabric store and find something a bit more stiff. i really like that i used a leather strap instead of making one. breaks up the color.
i am really happy with the end result and learned a lot from making this bag. i have already cut out all the pieces for the next one, added a little detail to the front flap instead of using buttons and sewed a contrasting yellow pocket instead of the same floral fabric for the inside. i can't wait to finish it! it will be perfect and just what i need!

here are some other ladies who have completed some sew september projects!
chandelier jenny
lion heart
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29 comments:

  1. kelli g. { bug miscellany }September 23, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    What an adorable, clever idea!

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  2. UnknownSeptember 23, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    That is so awesome! What a great idea instead of a big basket. I especially love the big buttons! :)

    I hope you are feeling 100% better soon!

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  3. JordanSeptember 23, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    I love your barefoot goddess photo and the bag is such a cool idea. I can't wait to see bag version 2.0!

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  4. aliciaSeptember 23, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    such a cute idea! i love the buttons!

    i'll be sending you get well wishes sprinkled in vitamin c all week long! <3

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  5. UnknownSeptember 23, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    that's adorable on the bike! so nifty & stylish. love the buttons :)

    hope you feel better!

    {I'm having a Kate Spade giveaway right now & would love to see you there! amyreneonline.com}

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  6. kat @ withachanceofSeptember 23, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    what a great sewing project! i need one of those for our stroller ^_^

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  7. Poppies and SunshineSeptember 23, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    So creative! Absolutely wonderful idea! The buttons are so cute on it too :)

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  8. AmberSeptember 23, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    i am finally starting to feel better (almost no mucus filled coughs) and I have you and your powerful mind to thank for it. I hope you get back to 100% before your big ride. As for the bag I dig it almost as much as I dig your star headband.

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  9. Kelley KronicSeptember 23, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    oooh i need to make one of those!!

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  10. CarlaSeptember 23, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    Oh that looks fantastic! =D I can't wait to see the new version.

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  11. Ngaio EmerySeptember 24, 2011 at 3:21 AM

    Cute!! And a cute idea for your Kiki!

    I have a sew september post coming up this week, just have to get some good photos :)

    Ngaio May xx

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  12. A Bird Out of WaterSeptember 24, 2011 at 5:58 AM

    i want one, i want one! this is such a great idea cb! and i love that it can double as a fanny pack, totally would have rocked that in Europe!
    feel better!
    ~ab

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  13. claireSeptember 24, 2011 at 7:06 AM

    this is SUCH a great idea! Would look good on my vintage bike!

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  14. Lisa {A Piece of Lisa}September 24, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    WHat an awesome idea, you're so talanted! Can't wait to see how you develop it!

    xo L

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  15. StephanieSeptember 24, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    OH goodness, you make me want to get on board with sewing even more than I already wanted to. Such a cute idea, and those buttons really make it pop! I hope you get to feeling 100% better soon!

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  16. TalibahSeptember 24, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    cute bag!

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  17. Bobbypin BanditSeptember 25, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    I hope you are feeling better today! That is an awesome bike bag idea!

    Sending sunshine your way!

    xo

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  18. andreaSeptember 25, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    oh yes!! bravo on this one! <3 that you can take it and go. perfect : )

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  19. sohirachSeptember 25, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    oh my gosh, i wish that i was that creative. lol. this seems so convenient!

    love, rach.
    www.so--hi.blogspot.com

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  20. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    will you have this item in your Etsy store? I so totally need one! AND saddle bags! Please make some for your store - i would so WANT!

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  21. cbSeptember 25, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    oh yes! i am hoping to open a separate shop for bike stuff!! thanks everyone for the oh so wonderful support, feels great!
    xo,
    cb

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  22. Lindsay Fisher-CollieSeptember 26, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    umm i so need one of these! i never ended up getting a bike basket, and this is just ahhh perfect! you're so talented :)

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  23. KristiMcMurrySeptember 26, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    LOVE this! The color is great...you did such a great job! Can't wait to see more.

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  24. TreesSeptember 26, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    Your bike bag is super cute and I love your star headband too:)

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  25. ApockylypseSeptember 27, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    Great idea! I'm usually not a huge fan of florals, but I love this floral fabric!

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  26. Watkins35September 27, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    that is one cool bag! love the autumnal colour & the cute buttons xox

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  27. cArLaSeptember 28, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    i definitely need one of those (for when i get a bike)... it turned out really well! any chance i'll be able to buy one in the future from you??? have a great day! xoxo

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  28. NickySeptember 28, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    That's rad!!! I love creating things that are useful and cute! Nice work

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  29. Some Korean Website HighjackerSeptember 28, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    this makes me wish so bad that when my Nana was trying to teach me how to sew i'd paid more attention! your latest, greatest creation is fab lades. you should totally take a victory lap or like 25! ♥

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thanks for commenting! it fills me with joy that you have taken the time to stop by!
xo,
cb

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