A LITTLE BIT OF FLOUNCE
This is kind of a frivolous departure for me. I normally do calculated, studied pieces - you may have noticed there isn't much flounce on this site. But you know what - sometimes a bit of flounce and gathering is nice. As is a little bit of bold floral print and a bold graphic print. Put the two together in a simple reversible bag, and you have something lightweight and nifty for baby stuff to be carried around in. Or equally nifty for a box of snacks, sunglasses, wallet, water, bucket and spade for trips to the beach. It's another pattern from this japanese craft book, and is really very simple, quick and easy to make. Essentially it's a rectangle which has ribbon ties on all 4 sides, and I made it reversible - the orange pink and red dotted fabric lines the bag. Neat!! Minimal sewing!!
In writing this post, and doing the links, I saw the entire range from the Colour Beat collection by Jennifer Sampou for Robert Kaufman (link above). Now here's some coincidences:: The gorgeous circle material used in the prototype baby smock is from this collection - I've only just realised now:: I had wanted to make this bag to vaguely coordinate with a fabulous sling (colour #317)I bought on Cari's recommendation, and there is the lining material of the sling as well!! Some things are just meant to be.
(And this has to be my favourite photo recently)
AAAAAck frickin heck you're on a roll at the moment. Nice work Al, nice.
Posted by:Nicole | August 08, 2006 at 11:46 PM
This is the cutest bag I've seen in a long time. Love your choice of fabrics!
Posted by:sally | August 09, 2006 at 02:11 AM
I love the flowers on that blue background. It's always a plus when something really cute is also really handy!
Posted by:Niki | August 09, 2006 at 03:40 AM
Do you think it's the hormones?
I beleive the flounce hormone sets in at about 7-8 months.
I for one, love your bag. Especially the TEAL ribbon. I may have been a little wrong with my descriptions. Perhaps mine errs a little more on the green side. But it's in the post anyway.
Posted by:Jo | August 09, 2006 at 01:46 PM
You have managed to work flounce into your world in such a lovely way, I love this babe bag. And as for your last post, I can relate on so many levels. : )
Posted by:Blair | August 10, 2006 at 02:05 AM
Awesome. Love those fabrics! I'm all about the flounce.
Posted by:Kelli | August 10, 2006 at 04:28 AM
you
are definitely
a
flounce-meister!
...and
your
fabric choice
is impeccable!
Posted by:bugheart | August 10, 2006 at 01:17 PM
Great colors!
Posted by:AJ | August 10, 2006 at 01:22 PM
it's gorgeous!!
Posted by:Dacia | August 13, 2006 at 03:29 AM
That bag is amazing! Seriously - I would buy that...do you have a shop where you sell these? Shoot me an email, I'd love to talk about it!
Posted by:Marla | September 02, 2006 at 10:27 PM