Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Scarlet Starlet

Just before I jumped on that train to Sydney, I finished off this little Mod.
The fabric is an upholstery weight suede-look microfibre, which was 40% off its original $20 per metre price-tag in a recent Rathdowne Remnants sale (and it took much less than a metre). Fashion for less, I tell ya!

I used 52mm squared edge o-rings on the two shoulder straps and a 38mm ring as a weight on the flap. The long ring-pull zips are still coming in handy - a perfect match!


Inside the flap is a bit of Patty Young dazzle.

...and the lining is more of the same, with zipped and compartment pockets.

She was a bit of a hit in Sydney - I could have sold her a thousand times. She'll probably be strutting her stuff at the Melbourne Quilt and Craft show in a few weeks.


EDITED TO ADD: Yes, I do have the pattern for sale. The links are highlighted in pink and will take you to all the relevant pages in the shop. Failing that, CLICK HERE.

14 comments:

Cheryl (aka Kayly) said...

Put a chain on it at the next show! So there is no repeat of that unfortunate incident.

Little Munchkins said...

I love it! I always say red goes faster.

A Peppermint Penguin said...

upholstery weight suede look microfibre...so basically polyester? Which needs low temps for iron - so how did you fuse it with stuff?

Looks poifect. Well it would. It's yours!

Cheers,
AJ

Farah said...

Very beautiful...Love the red colour and what a modern one sure hit in sydney very lovely...
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christiane said...

...wow, die sieht aus wie gekauft.
Total professionel.
Liebe Grüße Christiane

Adriana said...

She's beautiful.
Great design and fabric (in the perfect shade of red) and I love that print fabric inside.

I'm sure she'll be a hit in Melbourne too!

Katherine said...

Va-va-voom. This is a sexy little bag, Nikki. Who wouldn't want her?!

Fiona said...

Gorgeous ... I'd definitely buy her too! Great lining fabric!

Patricia B Studio said...

Is this beauty one of your patterns? I love the style!!!!

EvalineJay said...

I LOVE that sooooooooooo much. Have to get my bum int gear and start sewing

ambette said...

Fab bag, Nikki! I'm a bit of a sucker for red :)

Renee said...

Hi,
I am loving this bag, do you have a pattern released for it? I am looking forward to visiting your stall at the Quilt and Craft show in Melbourne in a few weeks.

Adele - A Lass from Downunder said...

I love the red and the snazzy lining!!

Fer said...

Now that's a groovy bag!