Fat Bottom Bag with Repurposed Handles and Closure

[kuddlekubs]

Hi! A gal at my work that has purchased a few felted bags from me, asked me to make a fat bottom bag (Happy Hooker) with Vanna's Choice in a pretty rose variegation, and to use the handles and button/closure from a tote she had that was falling apart.

 

Here is the result! She is 'modeling' the purse and also I included a picture showing the lining. I showed her several fabrics from my stash and she decided on a batik (my favorite type of fabric!).

 

I really like how it changed the look of the bag......took some thinking on my part to make the changes, but it worked and she loves it!

[Karen C.]

Very nice job!

[pasteeater]

Nice! I like that color!

[Monique39]

Love it.. Great job!

[froggy]

Wonderful job! I really like that you recycled some of the purse pieces!

[kuddlekubs]

Thanks all!

[TurtleLvr]

Beautiful job Kuddles!

 

[nicolep]

Gorgeous!!! It's amazing how a few changes can make such a big difference. I don't particularly like the fat bottom bags in the HH book. I love the one you made though. Good work!

[Sapphire]

What a great bag! Love the color.

[kuddlekubs]

Thanks for the addl comments! Sue you'd be happier if I put a turtle on the button, yes?

[Lynn]

Ohhh I love it! The handles and closure make it look different - very elegant! Love the color and the lining too!

[debra way]

I like it! It is very nice.

[imanurse55]

Great job!

[Gardener]

Its gorgeous!

[jeannej]

Your fat bottom bag turned out beautifully, Kuddlekubs! And what a great idea, reusing the 'findings'(?) from a retired purse. Well done!

[stitchgirl]

Using those handles really does change the whole appearance of the bag. I love this version. Great job.

[kuddlekubs]

Thanks so much everyone!

Mary Ann

[melkrose]

Beautiful! The few changes made it a whole new bag.

[kuddlekubs]

I thought so too!

 

 

Beautiful! The few changes made it a whole new bag.

[craziebunny]

Very nice looking bag!

[nevadamama]

SUPER!

[Roli]

I really like your version of the Fat Bottom Bag.

[Kim88]

That turned out wonderfully! The handles look terrific. Isn't Batik wonderful? I have lots in my stash too.

[RusticOkie]

It looks great. I love the color choices.

[kuddlekubs]

Batik is my absolute favorite fabric! I also have a lot plus got some from my good friend Toni (dobermama).

 

 

 

That turned out wonderfully! The handles look terrific. Isn't Batik wonderful? I have lots in my stash too.