It's the Evening Bag... dressed up in gold satin with an overlay of cream coloured (embroidered, "potato-chipped" and beaded) organza.
You can also see the handles - which I think turned out remarkably well for cheap polyester satin (in a basic 4-fold strap contruction). I fused light interfacing to the fabric before I cut the strap. The folds were pressed into the fabric (like this) using a bias tape maker and a rajah cloth and then I slid in a strip of poly boning before topstitching each strap. They came out SUPER SMOOTH and shiny!
I also finished this today - it's in fabric by Amy Butler. It was cut out ages ago and has been one of those dribs-and-drabs construction projects. A seam here, a seam there.... months pass... eventually a bag emerges.
I added a structured base to this one - and purse feet. I also did a bit of scorching and shrinking of satin ribbon on the final press... but I'm going to keep that a secret.
Beautiful, very inspiring. Have been making clothes lately, may need to make a bag this weekend. Great fabrics!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning! I love the bridal bag, potato chips and all :)
ReplyDeleteWow - they are both amazing!!
ReplyDeletehi nikki .. what a lovely colour u got... i like the bag too.... it will look great wearing it
ReplyDeletePotato Chip bag is fit for a queen! Amy's bag is also super cute - sew inspirational! ....
ReplyDeleteGorgeous bags!! I can just see a Mother of the Bride with the Potato Chip bag.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLove them both Nikki. The structured base in the second bag gives it a whole new look.
ReplyDeleteHow do you do it? Every single bag you design makes me catch me breath. I love the latest from your talented hands. Beautiful and delightful - that's what they are. Love'm. ;o)
ReplyDeleteI love yr potatoe chip poppies and yr embellishments
ReplyDeleteI glad to see the finished potato chip bag,it's very pretty. I do love the structured base on your second bag, I use that method in almost every purse I make (thanks to you!)
ReplyDeleteso pretty!
ReplyDeleteWow- no wonder you're known as the queen of bags! These are just stunning. And a bit of scorched satin ribbon is what I call a 'special touch'!! :-)
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