howdy everyone!
i am super stoked to show you my handle bar bag. i think it turned out even better then my first one and is the right size. the lining i bought was PERFECT and it holds it shape wonderfully, yay!
instead of buttons i added strips of the floral fabric and used snaps for the closure. i need to figure out a better way to attach the bag to the handle bars. the snaps i think may not be as durable and i fear that they might unsnap going over bumps but i will have to test this bad boy out before i make any assumptions.
i am just super proud of myself for taking a pattern and changing it to fit my needs. i am gonna make a few more, for family and friends so that i can get better at making them, then i will be confident in having them in my shop! i have so much fabric that i am just DYING to use for these bags. fun pattern and color combinations. i think if i would allow myself i would sew 24/7 with no sleep just so i could get out all my creativity out. sometimes i feel like it is bursting from the seams or it comes RIGHT before i need to sleep... what is up with that?!?!
today tom and i are gonna go to the thrift store to scout out some fabric for my cape, we shall see what i find! the rest of today is going to be a work filled day; making owl earrings to ship out to one of my stores and trying to squeeze in some sewing.
**this weekend is our big bike ride, i am really excited and nervous but i know it will be fine. i would still love some good luck vibes sent our way for good measure, thanks in advance :D**
have a great weekend everyone!
xo,
cb
It is AWESOME! Seriously, cutest freaking bike bag EVER! I love that you chose to use fabric strips, they're perfect. Good luck this weekend, my dear. You guys are doing to rock it down!
ReplyDeletexo Shannon
Wow this one looks perfect! It's such a good idea, you should go on Dragons' Den with it! Wait, maybe you don't have that show in America? :) It's a show where investors look at new ideas.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your bike ride, i'm sure it will be lots of fun!
xo Lisa
You did a great job on the handle bar bag. I love the floral strips on the front and it's just adorable in general. Good luck on your big bike ride!
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That bag is the cutest things ever! You did a spectacular job!
ReplyDeleteI totally know what you mean about creativity hitting you right before bed... I'm a night owl, but have to get up relatively early for work so it seems to be a problem I face very often! haha
xo!
what an awesome bag you made, congrats! it is pretty tricky (at least with clothes) to adjust patterns without them coming out wonky. I am starting a small sewing circle here in VA and SO wish you could somehow teleport to it! super dress, too
ReplyDeletesending good JUJU your way for your bike ride! i think the bag is adorable :)
ReplyDeletethe bag turned out great - such a cute idea! and you look perfect as always in that pucci print dress in front of the pretty pink flowers galore!
ReplyDeletegood luck on the bike ride - you guys will be great! <3
prefect fit on the bag! I love the details you did in the restyle : ) Great outfit, too. love the print AND your shoes. xo
ReplyDeletei don't understand why they haven't invented teleporting yet, it would solve a lot of my problems!
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cb
i don't understand why they haven't invented teleporting yet, it would solve a lot of my problems!
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cb
Thats great! Also, I think I may have enough funds soonish to order a hat if that's possible. Are you still making them?
ReplyDeleteKiki, you are so beautiful it makes my heart hurt.
ReplyDeleteI love it!! It really is perfect. I also really love your dress. :)
ReplyDeletethe bag is wicked cute and I love the floral stripes. you are so crafty it makes me sick....sick with joy that is. Sending good luck vibes your way bestie!
ReplyDeleteIt turned out awesomely! Its so cute ; w;
ReplyDeleteI think most fabric stores have snaps for 'heavy duty' items, perhaps try one of those? Or some sort of strap fastener?
This is amazing - a great idea! I dream of being able to sew like this! I'm always coming up with ideas/adaptations in my head but don't have the skills yet to realise them... one day maybe! I also get very obsessed with sewing!
ReplyDeleteI also love your gorgeous outfit, and *everything* in your Etsy shop!
Oooooohhhhh make me one!!!!
ReplyDeletesupergorgeous!
ReplyDeleteA very beautiful bag, CB! Love your dress too! Kerry x
ReplyDeleteI'm impressed! too cute.
ReplyDeleteIt looks amazing! Great job. I can't wait to see what fabrics you find for your cape. I'm sending you a million zillion good luck vibes!
ReplyDeletewell done lady it turned out so well love the colors and your dress goes with the bag perfectly
ReplyDeleteOMG!!! LOVE IT! the versatility of it and how great it looks on the bag then it can be worn too! Whaaat?! AWESOME!
ReplyDeleteyou are gonna be a star with the sewing machine!
xo.
Des.
man cb, that is rad! and so awesome that you designed it! I can totally relate to the 'right before bed inspiration rush'! i definitely hope you make some for the shop bc i def want one!!
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Oh that bag is SUPER cute - I will definitely buy one once I have my bike. But HELLO - let's talk about your DRESS! The fabric! The colours! You look AMAZING!
ReplyDeleteSarah xxx
Your bag looks great! Nice work:D
ReplyDeleteAMAZING! It must feel so good to sew something like this from scratch. Ah this makes me want to get out my sewing machine and see what I can do. I love the orange color and the floral stripes you added. So so cute!
ReplyDeleteI hope you have lots of fun on your big bike ride! Looking forward to hearing about it!
xo
this is totally adorable. i want one! i also love your dress.
ReplyDeletelooks great! I love the strips of fabric on the front...good choice :)
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