Bag

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I began to sew this bag in March as a ‘lock down project’ all was going  well and I was enjoying the free time and opportunity to do some creative craft work. However, very soon I lost interest in it and in fact everything. Three weeks later I picked it up again and made a massive effort to finish the bag. 









Also determined to make it a little bit different I tatted a trim, although  I thought it may spoil the bag and make it look too fancy.  However, I am  pleased with the look especially as it matches the decor of the room in which it will live.





This is a close up of the trim and the pattern can be found here

























Comments

  1. Lace-lovin' Librarian ~ DianeMay 7, 2020 at 4:36 AM

    That's a wonderful bag! I love the addition of the tatted trim. Unfortunately, I have a house filled with projects that I lost interest in. It may be time to clear them out.

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  2. AnneMay 7, 2020 at 5:57 AM

    Congratulations on your perseverance in completing the bag. It looks a good size which will enable you to get all the tatting equipment in.

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  3. Jane McLellanMay 7, 2020 at 6:28 AM

    Good for you getting it done. Love the trim. It’s not overpowering, enough to give the bag a lift.

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  4. Sally KersonMay 7, 2020 at 11:07 AM

    Thank you kind people I think it will for ever bring back memories of covid-19 and for that reason I am pleased that it was finished because we need items like these to remind us that there can be better days.

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  5. Madtatter80May 7, 2020 at 2:57 PM

    I love good bags and my daughter got into sewing up some nice ones too. Love the tatting touch😃💐😃

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  6. picotsnkeysMay 8, 2020 at 10:33 AM

    I like the tatted trim! That reminds me I have some trim to sew on a bag....if I can find where I tidied it to......

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