I didn't want to faff about attaching the lining inside out and then turning it, so I just nestled the lining inside and bound round the top as if I was machine binding a quilt.
Then I made plaited handles so they were a bit robust, and sewed buttons on to cover the fixing stitches.
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that little birdie is genius!
ReplyDeletethat little birdie is genius!
ReplyDeleteGood day, Catherine! What a good idea to"stuff and bind" as it were. I currently have no WIPs after finishing a quilt for my third grand, Andrew, who was born in July. Must rectify this situation soon because if I don't have some handwork going, I start picking out my feathers! (PS: See quilt on my blog if you'd like.)
ReplyDeleteCertainly more chic than one of those brown leather cases (do they still make those?) Your musician will love it I am sure.
ReplyDeleteIt is really lovely Catherine, your daughter will have the smartest music bag around!
ReplyDeleteHow darling! Very artistic. And I like your idea of how to add a lining and attach as you sew on the binding. I'm making Christmas stockings today, and have been fretting over that whole issue. Thanks for the tip.
ReplyDeleteSo cute. Smart to take a picture while it is pure - so often I forget and then the camera catches everything the eye can't see
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely bag!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful embroidery, your musical daughter will be the envy of her music class with such a lovely bag to carry her music sheets in, bravo.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous! Miss PatchyRose would like one, are you taking orders?!?
ReplyDeletelooks great x
ReplyDeleteSo whimsical and lovely! Inspired!
ReplyDeletethis is beautiful - what a great gift :-)
ReplyDeleteThis is just stunning. Really. Such whimsy and playfulness. Fantastic ;)
ReplyDeleteIt is wonderful and joyfull!
ReplyDeleteGreat job!!!
Esther
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I loved this applique and stitching as soon as I saw it and it's even nicer as a finished bag :)
ReplyDeleteFantastic! So clever and lovely! What a lucky girl!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the little birdies!
ReplyDeleteit is a good idea to cover the handle stitches with buttons, very neat! And the birdies are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteA sweet charming bag in every way!
ReplyDeleteSo sweet and beautiful. I love the birdies with the music notes. Your daughter must be so thrilled with her new bag.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely a wonderful bag. I love the finishing with red on top and the handles. And of course the embroidery - so delightful. And thank you, Catherine, for commenting in my latest post about the wrought iron gate. It is because of this gate which is really very long - about 40 m - and rusted! rusted! - that we call this house our villa.
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