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.
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14 comments:

  1. Cheryl (aka Kayly)June 28, 2011 at 9:55 PM

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

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  2. Little MunchkinsJune 28, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    I love it! I always say red goes faster.

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  3. A Peppermint PenguinJune 28, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    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

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  4. FarahJune 28, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    Very beautiful...Love the red colour and what a modern one sure hit in sydney very lovely...
    Visit me if you can
    http://craftaworld.blogspot.com/
    Love
    Farah

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  5. christianeJune 28, 2011 at 11:12 PM

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

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  6. AdrianaJune 28, 2011 at 11:26 PM

    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!

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  7. KatherineJune 29, 2011 at 3:41 AM

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

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  8. FionaJune 29, 2011 at 4:18 AM

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

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  9. Patricia B StudioJune 29, 2011 at 6:09 AM

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

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  10. EvalineJayJune 29, 2011 at 12:06 PM

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

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  11. ambetteJune 29, 2011 at 3:25 PM

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

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  12. ReneeJune 29, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    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.

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  13. Adele - A Lass from DownunderJune 29, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    I love the red and the snazzy lining!!

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  14. FerJune 30, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    Now that's a groovy bag!

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xxx Nikki