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Sunday, November 9, 2014

The Smiley Bag

I finished my second entry for the Sew Sweetness Purse Palooza 2014 contest. I made the same bag as my last entry. It's my second attempt using the pattern I drafted myself, based on the Lizzy Bag by Vera Bradley. It's a little bigger than the Lizzy, and I again added a turn lock (this time a heart). I LOOOOOOVE how it turned out:)

The Smiley Bag

I used my beautiful daughter as a model. This purse really looks good on her!



As you can see we had a few laughs, as we always do;) She admitted to me that she wasn't crazy about the fabric when I started. But she said "I like it! If whoever that is for is stupid enough to not like it, I'll take it." That makes a mom feel good. She knows this one is not for her. She already picked out her fabric. Hers is coming. Hopefully I can crank out a few more(and hers of course) before Christmas!


I love this pocket!



I love this pocket! I think it's why I'm not getting board of making these:) Plus it's always fun to see how each fabric pattern will look. I have to admit, though, I got to know my seam ripper a little better with this one. I had sewn in magenta zippers. The color was way to off. 


Back side

The Black zippers look so much better. It was worth an extra day of work!


This is not the greatest interior photo. The are 2 pockets inside.


I'm having so much fun making this one. I'm highly considering making a pattern to sell, but it scares me to death if I'm going to be honest. I really don't know where to start :O I have made the bag 2 times and the pattern pieces seem to work, and I'm sure I could write instructions, but putting it in digital form is an enigma to me. Anyone willing to point me in the right direction would be appreciated! Oh ya, and if the name sucks (The Smiley Bag) I need ideas because that is as good as I could come up with. My friend suggested The Dani bag. It has a nice ring to it, lol!!
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  1. Ray and JeanneNovember 10, 2014 at 5:13 AM

    Absolutely love this purse. My DIL would love it too! The piping/binding on all of the edges really finishes it. Wish I knew where to point you for selling a pattern but I have no idea. I'm also not good at names but this bag does make me smile! ~Jeanne

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    1. Danih03November 10, 2014 at 6:43 PM

      Thanks, Jeanne:) I have been using mine (the first one) since I made it! It's perfect for a light weight shopping trip.
      It already has a little coffee stain on it :/

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  2. Shelly JackNovember 10, 2014 at 6:37 AM

    This bag is cool! I would buy the pattern! Here is a good place to start to get that going. https://whileshenaps.com/shop/the-insiders-guide-to-starting-an-online-sewing-pattern-business-ebook Abby's blog is a good source for information on a regular basis. Good luck!

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    1. Danih03November 10, 2014 at 6:44 PM

      Thank you so much! I will check this out ASAP!

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  3. KarinNovember 10, 2014 at 7:53 PM

    Hi...lovely bag as always. You are so talented in your bag-making. I would go through Craftsy. All you have to do is register and put up your pattern in PDF format. You made your pattern twice, you know it works...now it is just a matter of writing it up...with bags it is probably good to show the step-by step process with photos (something else you are good at) and off you go...I would definitely consider it. Give me an email if you want more detail. I have published a few patterns in magazines and also am using the Craftsy website to put up patterns for sale. Not that I know everything but can relate to that fear of actually putting it out there.

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    1. Danih03November 10, 2014 at 8:27 PM

      Hi Karen! My problem is I have no idea how to put it in a PDF format??????? I may take you up on the email. It's something I will have to work on after Christmas, though. I'm feeling the pressure(of the holidays) already...Yikes! Thanks for the support! I really appreciate it :)

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    2. KarinNovember 11, 2014 at 12:56 AM

      That part is actually quite easy. Just a conversion from your document into a PDF format. I know what you mean with Christmas...crazy! This came around rather quickly. Have a look on Craftsy maybe in the meantime, they also got some info on their site regarding putting patterns up.

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