Bags

Photos of the bags i made.
My better half have tried and failed to teach me about photography fundas like aperture and shutter speed etc.. so obviously the photos are crap.. but visible..(i hope)!!

Bag 1 : Nerd bag from pillow case.
I bought this pillow cases caz it was thick and just big enough for the kind of bag i had in mind and i couldn't get the same thick material for bags in shops.So.. voila pillow case to bag , my first bag!!





This bag is with black lining and pockets.I removed the zipper from pillow case,made a slit in the middle, inserted a lining in the lower part and the flap part is left as it is, double layered.
I used a cotton belt for handle.


Bag2: Place mat to simple hand bag
This thick cotton place mat was double layered and i decided to make a semi circle shaped bag. Materials used were some plain brown cotton for sides and strap. Small black bangle to attach the strap and a zipper. This one is without a lining as i used the double layered mat as such.
Bag in making



Finished product

Sharing some good sewing ideas

In my last post there was few links to bag making tutorials.
In this i want to share some good sewing tutorials and tips..

Sewing general
Anybody who is into sewing and browse internet for some info knows about these sites.. still in case you missed.. great tutorials and inspirations and links to tuts
http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/?p=10163
http://www.u-createcrafts.com/search/label/girls-clothing (check out the categories..!!)
Want a design or tutorial.. just search these sites and you are sure to get it..
Info on indian sewing designs
http://artvani-vani.blogspot.com/

Cap/hat making tutorials
http://mushroomvillagers.wordpress.com/the-eddie-cap-tutorial/-cap-tutorial/
http://indietutes.blogspot.com/2009/07/bush-hat.html
Videos
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlHDe9C-eHg&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGx6FQfg3Is&feature=related

Tips and tricks
A brilliant idea to make bias tape..
http://creativelittledaisy.typepad.com/creative_little_daisy/2007/11/diy-version-of.html

Thats all for now. I will keep adding more.

Bag maknig

I have been sewing stuff for me and my son for some time now. Recently i have taken up sewing bags..i am yet to post few snaps of my creations but i am a lousy photographer and my current canon camera doesn't do wonders !! Learning photography is next in queue, i will get to it someday..
Getting back to bags, i just wanted to share a great site with wonderful tutorials for bag making.
http://u-handbag.typepad.com/uhandblog/freebie-.html
I am yet to make any of Lisa's patterns, but i have learned a great deal. I have made 2 bags till now, a backpack and a daily use bag from a pillowcase.. I am yet to buy serious bag making supplies like buckles,snaps,leather,handles etc, so the delay.
My plan is to make 'Pleated and Darted Pouch' from the above mentioned site once i learn the art of adding lining to bags.
Yet another blog with list of bag tutorials.
http://frugalandthriving.com.au/2009/45-awesome-free-bag-making-tutorials/
By the way if you know any place in bangalore which sells wooden/cane/plastic bag handles, please do let me know..
I plan to make a visit to chickpet sometime this month. I will post the details once i make the visit.