Ok I won't keep you in suspenders any longer, this is what I did with the flowery cats....I made another bag :o) It's in a lovely pale lilac, very difficult to get the correct shade on the photographs, but these are pretty close.
It's a sling over the shoulder type bag, doesn't have any fastening but I reckon it doesn't need one if you don't stuff it too full, and you trap the top between your arm and body. The fabric is from Hull Scrapstore and cost pennies, bought with a massive bundle of other fabric. It's got a rubbery backing on it, think it must have been used for blackout curtains.
I did a tutorial on this type of bag before, it's so easy to make. If you want to make a bag and decorate it, you need to sew on the bits before you stitch the bag together. The flowery fabric works very well as a lining as well.
I was dying to see what you did with the cats! The bag is lovely, what a great idea :)
ReplyDeleteIlona, it's beautiful...you could make some money sellng these.
ReplyDeleteJane x
I wish I was so talented - fab bag Cx
ReplyDeleteThat's lovely Ilona. What gorgeous colours.
ReplyDeleteSue xx
Ilona, the pussy cats sewn together and filled with maybe sand to make the sit would make lovely door stops, I have a dog one which I paid the earth for, but a cat would look so smart and elegant holding the door open.
DeleteDanneke
Beautiful, nice details!
ReplyDeleteOh that turned out really nice!
ReplyDeletethat's so pretty Ilona, you are very imaginative (I know I keep telling you the same thing!)
ReplyDeletevery stylish Ilona!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty - and I agree - why don't you sell them ?
ReplyDeleteIt looks lovely, gorgeous colours.
ReplyDeleteHow they're all sat watching the flowers reminds me of a 'You've been framed' clip with a group of kittens following the movement of a light shining on the wall.
It looks great, I love the lining :)
ReplyDeleteI'm not surprised that you are pleased, it is lovely.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely loooove it! I know you said that there's no money in selling bags, but you could give them as gifts. :D Save money instead of making it.
ReplyDeleteLove it, what a beauty.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! One of my cats is reading this post over my shoulder and purring...She must agree!
ReplyDeleteFantastic Ilona. The design and colours are great, so artistic. You are so very cleaver. x
ReplyDeleteIt's turned out really lovely, I wonder if that backing is waterproof.
ReplyDeleteBriony
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Absolutely lovely - I am very impressed.
ReplyDeletethe bag looks lovely, I love the colour too!
ReplyDeleteJosie
Very nice. You captured my attention with the word, suspenders.
ReplyDeleteSo flipping cute ! Your stitching is wonderful also !
ReplyDeleteThat is so cute!
ReplyDeleteThe bag looks lovely.
ReplyDeleteThat`s extremely nice!!!
ReplyDeleteClever clogs! They are very pretty and like no bag you'd find on the High stree, so they should sell like hot cakes!
ReplyDeleteWell done!
Have a great week,
Sandie xx