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Tuesday, July 15, 2008 - Diaper Bag - Purse

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So I have some really beautiful fabric that I want to make a bag with. I think larger bags are in, but I don't want it huge. Now that Little Man is older I don't feel like I need as much - so I need room for a couple of diapers and change of clothes. I designed a bag and donated it to an auction for La Leche,
so these are the pictures of the prototype. I think it turned out well, but I will make it a little
smaller next time and maybe interface the inside as well to give it a little more shape.



The inside had 10 pockets and compartments, including a zippered one. Thanks to Craftster for the tut.



I took this pic before I found the perfect button.



Detail of embroidery on front. I used stem stitch and back stitch in two different colors to
complement the orangeish-red lining color. I was sad to part with this, but it has a great new home and
 I know where it loves. I shall have to visit on occasion. =-)

How much would you pay for a bag like this? It's very large - probably 20 inches long at least with a 6 inch gore. Big enough for an overnight bag. I've thought about starting a shop on Etsy or something,
 but there's so much competition. I don't know if local sales would be very profitable here.
*sigh* If wishes were horses...

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Monday, August 18, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by gabbie427
Oh it is absolutely gorgeous. I love craftster!!! Don't you??? I can get lost browsing there for hours!!! LOL

I love the embroidery you added to the bag as well!!! Oh, I absolutely must try a bag soon!!!

As for pricing, I just don't know. It kinda depends on if you are selling to us country folk, or the city folk. LOL I am a cheapskate, but I adore this bag, so I would contemplate saving up for it, and putting it on my Christmas wish list, so I would say $40 if it has interfacing. I like the ones with interfacing so the bag kinda, "stands up" better, and doesn't "flop" over. Does that make sense. My technical terms seem to confuse people sometimes. LOL

BTW, I had a friend locally make a diaper bag for my son with Noah's ark material (his name is Noah), and it is really cute. I will use it till he is potty trained and no longer needs it, and then it is an extra purse for me. LOL That is what this bag reminds me of. Large enough for a diaper bag, and cute enough to carry as a purse.

Thanks for sharing with us!!!!

God's Blessings,
Amy Jo
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Tuesday, August 19, 2008 - Hi

Posted by Belle
That is a neat bag!

Belle
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