So when Sara asked me if I wanted to join in on this I was super excited! Of course I said yes and then came the hard part…..choosing a bag that I liked and that hadn’t already been done before. Sara passed on a list with a few links in it and I came across a shop that I loved!! It is on Etsy and is by Emma Brennan and is called Charlie’s Aunt. She makes vintage inspired purse patterns that are super cute!! I picked the Anglia Bag and love it!!
The next challenge was to find the fabric to use. It calls for wool or other heavy fabric. I wasn’t sold on that type of fabric- nothing wrong with it but not quite my style either. I came across this wonderful fabric from Hawthorne Threads and knew it was what I wanted to use. It is called Stamped Flowers in Lime and Leaves in Lime and Navy from the Pure Collection by STOF House Designer. I then matched it with some Nautical Blue Kona and Aurifil #2784.
This is quilt weight cotton, so to make up for not being as heavy I interfaced it with Pellon 911FF which is my go to for bags. It is a heavy weight interfacing and gives it body. I also used Soft and Stable by Annie instead of the quilted batting to give it extra stability. I used this in the straps, front and back body of the bag, pocket, flap, and tab. I also didn’t feel the need to use a false bottom because of the soft and stable.
For the button I used one from my local quilt shop. It was bright red and by Confetti. The snap I used was one I had on-hand and it is in an Onyx finish and is by Everything Mary.
I am very impressed with how it came out. The snaps and tab lined up perfectly which is always a plus. I love the colors and the pop of the button.
I am definitively going to have to try some of her other patterns out. When I see them I think of Jacki O. using these bags.
Thanks for playing along with Purse Palooza! I hope that you have enjoyed seeing everyone’s takes on these wonderful bag patterns- I know that I have. And I can’t wait to see what everyone makes!!
~Kim
Wish I liked making bags…that’s pretty darn cute! …and a shoulder bag!
Such an interesting bag! The colors you picked out are great.
Great job, Kim! Perfect start to Purse Palooza 2013!
So cute! The fabric chosen is very refreshing! Thanks Kim for such a wonderful review. About not using full color pictures is good to know. Although I’ve been printing just the pattern lately and then follow the instructions from a tablet I got. Is a very good use for the tablet.
A great bag. And a great review. The colors are awesome.
I have made several of Charlies Aunt bags/clutches and love them. I always sew buttons on with dental floss and then matching cotton, dental floss is great because its just so tough and perfect for kids clothes and work clothes as well when a button is needed to be added or replaced 🙂
Your bag turned out fabulous! Great job!
Fun closure for the bag :o)
wow this is such an awesome bag,love those fabrics.xx
What a lovely bag. Love the fabric you used, too.
I’ve had my eye on that bag pattern for so long I think I might snag it on Friday. I can’t wait to make it, too.
Glad this was a great review on it.
Enjoy using that stylish bag.