Solitaire Posted June 13, 2007 Hello all .. I just finished a new shoulder bag for myself. My backpack finally gave up the ghost so to speak, so I needed something good sized to hold my stuff ... This was my first attempt at lining and putting a zipper into a bag. Good thing I know the advanced basics of sewing LOL. I used two skeins of Black Caron Pounder yarn, (with about half left), a J hook. I started with a basic oval the size I wanted and then used a HDC around to the height I wanted and finished off with two rows of basketweave stitch. To keep the handles from stretching, I crocheted them down the length. I still want to add a pocket on the outside, and have a graph charted, I just need to perfect my graph crochet technique, so it doesn't look like a mess LOL. Now .. on to the pictures. The inside with all my junk the lining fabric I LOVE IT! Empty Outside Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simply Hooked Posted June 13, 2007 Love the bag..Great material for the lining! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Solitaire Posted June 13, 2007 Love the bag! Okay I'm not a fan of the lining, but it is interesting and if you like it, great. I like the handles too. You did a great job on it. LOL I love the lining fabric so much I bought 4 yards I have a love of most things gothic/dark/macabre. I know, I know, I'm 41 and insane :rofl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Debbi-a1 Posted June 13, 2007 LOL I love the lining fabric so much I bought 4 yards I have a love of most things gothic/dark/macabre. I know, I know, I'm 41 and insane :rofl :roflYou're not insane. Just ignore the harry potter cal, I post too much there and I'm far from being a teen... I still like the lining on your bag, you did a good job (I can't sew:no so I'm always impressed by that). Debbi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gramof11 Posted June 13, 2007 You did a wonderful job on your bag. I am over 50 and love the lining too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
misssmaggie Posted June 14, 2007 Nice bag...look great !!! Thanks for sharing! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynned1952 Posted June 14, 2007 Very nice, great job! ~Lynne~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrochetKitten Posted June 14, 2007 That is some crazy lining--my DH would love that! Great purse. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kristi Posted June 14, 2007 Great job, and I adore the lining! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crochetsal Posted June 14, 2007 Love the bag, and just love the lining fabric! You did a fantastic job! Sally Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobwilson123 Posted June 16, 2007 wow tht a kool bag ! and the lining is ......interesting Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
copchic905 Posted June 16, 2007 ...oh' I love it, the liner is sooooo cool. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmg123 Posted June 16, 2007 Great bag. I love how you did the handles. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
obscured Posted June 16, 2007 love the bag and the lining is a hoot! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Solitaire Posted June 16, 2007 Great bag. I love how you did the handles. Thanks ... I actually goofed making the handles .. they were a tad too long .. so I decided that I would attach them starting under the bottom of the bag .. extra support you know Copchic .. I loved the fabric so much I had to buy what was left on the bolt I think it was a total of 4+yards .. I just LOVE Joann Fabrics and Alexander Henry Fabrics Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Solitaire Posted June 16, 2007 :roflYou're not insane. Just ignore the harry potter cal, I post too much there and I'm far from being a teen... I still like the lining on your bag, you did a good job (I can't sew:no so I'm always impressed by that).Debbi OMG .. I just noticed you posted that ... there's a HARRY POTTER CAL??? HOw in the world did I miss that??? I'm a HUGE HP fan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Burgandy Posted June 16, 2007 I really like the lining too! Great bag! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragonjewell Posted June 17, 2007 it looks great. I love the quirky lining. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ANGELICRUTH Posted June 17, 2007 great bag and I love the lining! :clap Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooked2 Posted June 17, 2007 I really like the bag! And the way you attached the handles is practical and good-looking. The lining though is not one I would use. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
