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Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Project Gone Wrong!

Have you ever had an idea in your head and translating to reality sometimes is difficult? Well, that is what happened to me tonight. I had the idea of a super cute ruffled heart on a baby onsie. It started out ok...
I picked out the fabrics I wanted to use.  
I cut the fabric into three quarter inch stripes. 
Yes, I know, I should have stopped here. This looks like a hot mess! 
Actually, I thought that after trimming the edges and placing the heart to the onsie that the project could be salvaged. 
NO WAY! Embroidery gone bad! YUCK YUCK YUCK! I had such high hopes for this idea that was in my head....I think I am going to go to bed.

I was so frustrated that my idea didn't work out, that I knew what I had to do. I needed to sew a bag! Because of the frustration level...I was not planning on blogging the bag I made tonight, so I didn't take any picture of making the bag. But, after I was done with the bag, I wished I would have taken pictures to show you, because I LOVE IT!  
If you are a red/black and white fan, you will love this bag!  
I added some felt flowers to the front of the bag for some whimsy. 
I love the contrast of the fabrics! 
There are four big pockets! 
I think this would make a great bag for church, work or even a knitting bag. 
The bag measures approximate 12.5 inches wide, 10 inches tall and three inches deep. Perfect size for a few books, crafts or binders. 
The back of the bag is cute too!

Ok, now I can go to bed calm!



33 comments:

  1. Such a lovely bag, the fabrics are lovely!

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  2. Seriously? It's 2:00 AM and you're sewing???? Who expects a project to turn out well at that hour? LOL I LOVE THE BAG!

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  3. Where did you get the pattern or how to for that cute bag?

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  4. Oh I've had my fair share of "hot messes" in the sewing room too! Love the bag you made- it turned out beautifully!

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  5. I think this may be my favorite bag I have seen! What exactly do you do with all these bags you make? If you sale them I want to buy this one!! LOVE IT :)

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  6. Thank you for the nice comments! Debbie...I just start cutting and then I end up with a bag! I should do a quick tutorial on the bag...if the time God's allow! :)

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  7. Sometimes things go bad, but you were pushed into wonderful. I love the bag and wish I had one for myself - for my hooking and knitting. Your blog is delightful and I will now be following along. ~Kelly

    unDeniably Domestic

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  8. Oh, thank you Kelly, you are too sweet!

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  9. I love that bag!!!! I want it LOL you should make a tutorial ;)
    Found you through Sew Much Ado :)
    Donnelle
    Sew Me Mine

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  10. Hello! This is again fabulous bag! Really beautiful!

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  11. Love the bag! Red, black and white are one of my favorite color combos! The shirt is adorable too! Hope you will share with my Pink Hippo Party @ http://pinkapotamus.blogspot.com/2011/01/pink-hippo-party-lucky-13.html

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  12. Love the onsie and the bag!
    Beautiful work
    Annie

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  13. I would totallt love you forever if you made a tutorial for this bag, I am in DESPERATE need of a church/scripture bag and I would love to make a smaller one for my daughter

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  14. Love the bag!! Thanks for linking @Creative Itch's "Sew Cute Tuesday"!

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  15. Oh the bag is adorable. To save your heart you can take it off the shirt and add it under the onsie and cut it out,like 3D, did that make sense? Hopefully good luck!

    momsofalltrades.blogspot.com

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  16. You definitely redeemed yourself with the bag! So cute!

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  17. Bravo!! You put your not-so-successful projects on your blog also. I try to do that also...

    Oh, but that bag is WOW!!

    Blessings. Linda

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  18. The bag is beautiful!! I thought the onesie worked, too, though! It's adorable!

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  19. Gorgeous bag, such a great size and shape!

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  20. Really, really cute! I always see everyone sewing such cute bags, and I love bags, I really should try one! I like to change my purse/diaper bag avery few months anyway :o)

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  21. ah these both turned out adorable!! Thanks so much for coming and linking up to handmade tuesdays @ ladybug blessings!! Make sure to come by tomorrow for a giveaway!! :)

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  22. I love this bag. I was looking on your esty store and didn't see it. Is it already sold? If not I would love to get that bag. And a plus no shipping, I can walk right down and pick it up.

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  23. Thank you everyone for the nice comments! Shallan...you crack me up! Actually Lacy M. bought the bag! She even ordered three more just the same. I think I have enough for one more, the lining might be different, but just as cute. Just let me know if you want one! And of course, no shipping for you! :)

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  24. This bag is so feminine and adorable! I love the combination of fabrics and color you used!

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  25. Love the flowers!! ;) And I love the ruffled heart! How can we add one to the bottom of a pair of pants for Ainslee???!
    Kristy craftin-on-my-door.blogspot.com

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  26. Muy lindo... yo siempre estoy necesitando un bolso para los libros... ojalá puedas subir los patrones.

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  27. What a darling bag!! Thanks for showing your blooper heart project- I have lots of those oops projects at times!

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  28. It is nice to know that someone as talented as you still has craft mishaps!

    Thank you for linking up to Fantastic Friday.

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  29. Love that handbag.... So happy!

    Warm blessings,

    Spencer

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