Cuties I had a 'free' day today, so I sewed. I finally got started, after much looking and indecisions, for mainly black fabrics. I made and embroidered this little crossbody bag, smaller than my other crossbody bags, I made before. It still holds quite a bit, because you know how I like to add pockets! I have two outside zip pockets, one on front, one on back. I also have a large slip pocket on the front. I stitched it just at the top center, in between the top edge and the zipper, just to keep it from gapping open. I boxed the corners so it sits on a two inch bottom, one inch each side of seam. Because it is so small, I was uncertain to add any inside pockets, but did decide to just put divided open pockets, on one side.

by toogie 28 Jan 2017

Thanks

by toogie 28 Jan 2017

The bag is something I made up. It is small, but holds what I need most.Thanks

by toogie 28 Jan 2017

Thank you

by toogie 04 Oct 2016

Thank you very much and a woman can never have too many pockets!

by bevintex 02 Oct 2016

I don't see it but is it the tag hanging off the zipper, can't tell if it says anything.

by toogie 02 Oct 2016

It's on the bag itself, opposite side from the zipper pull. Look on the right, under the corner of the zipper.

by bevintex 02 Oct 2016

found it. next time do it in red. lol

by toogie 02 Oct 2016

lol

by toogie 02 Oct 2016

Do you buy fabric there, too? If you already know how to sew, put together a pattern, then purse making isn't hard. I hope you give it a try. My friend loves it! Thanks for looking.

by DKLC 08 Oct 2016

Go to swoon.com and get free pattern for purses. Add all the pockets you want. hope I was aloud to put this web site on here. Sorry if not aloud.

by toogie 02 Oct 2016

A business is too demanding, church and family come first, don't need demands from a business, but I do appreciate your compliment. Thanks Toogie

by toogie 01 Oct 2016

Kay, hasn't Bev told you about zipper deals? She must be slipping, although that's hard to imagine-lol-Thanks for looking.-Toogie

by bevintex 02 Oct 2016

It seems zippers have gone up since I last bought them, the best prices I have found recently are on Amazon

by toogie 02 Oct 2016

Here she is Kay! I knew she would know 'where to buy'.
Thanks Bev!

by katydid 02 Oct 2016

I knew Joann's was not the answer!

by DKLC 08 Oct 2016

I would like to know the best place to buy zippers. Please don't keep it quite. Please tell!

by toogie 01 Oct 2016

Thank you Lillian-X&O's Toogie

by toogie 01 Oct 2016

That would be nice, wouldn't it!!!
The 'ribbons' aren't ribbons but fabric same as lining, little pokadot. I do like my pockets, but this is so small I didn't want to many inside.
Daughter brought me over some outer fabric she wants one out of. To me, it looks more for summer, but hey, what ever rocks your boat. (or hers in this case) I have the outer fabric all quilted, straps made. Everything is ready for zipps and lining. I want to finish and use what I have but I am waiting on her......a while anyway.-lol- I may just make it like I want to, with what I have.

by toogie 01 Oct 2016

Thank you!

by toogie 01 Oct 2016

Awe shucks, 'tweren't nothin'-lol-thanks Sharon

by toogie 01 Oct 2016

Thank you!

by toogie 01 Oct 2016

Thanks Chris!

by toogie 01 Oct 2016

Thanks, I'm in the process of making another, if my daughter can decide the fabrics!

by toogie 30 Sep 2016

Thank you Abby, with all this encouragement, I'm in the mood for another one.-lol

by toogie 30 Sep 2016

Now Bev! three? Bags are easy, if you know how to sew already, and I'm sure you do. Whatcha waitin' on? What do they look like? Curious minds and all that-lol

by bevintex 30 Sep 2016

I've got 1 project to make first, you could probably make 3 bags in the time it will take me to do 1

by toogie 30 Sep 2016

lol, funny-I just told my daughter if she wanted one, she better get herself over and choose her fabric, while I'm in the mood.

by toogie 30 Sep 2016

Thank you Loralye-Toogie

by toogie 30 Sep 2016

Thank you and hello to you too!

by toogie 30 Sep 2016

Hello to you too, from USA! Thank you for looking!-Toogie

by toogie 30 Sep 2016

I don't know about that, but thank you Sarah. I'm glad you like it and I'm getting pretty fond of it, just looking at it more.

by toogie 30 Sep 2016

Just a day well spent! I didn't have any distractions, so I was able to stay with it, from beginning to end. (Of course, I did stop to eat! I don't miss too many meals, although I should-lol) Thanks-Toogie

by toogie edited 30 Sep 2016

Hey! So good to hear from you!
I'm glad you like my bag. I haven't made any in quite a while, I almost forgot how-lol-

by katydid 02 Oct 2016

Tell Meganne to pay the postage!!! Kay

by toogie 03 Oct 2016

Postage is shamefully high!

by toogie 30 Sep 2016

It's been so long since I made one. I had been meaning to make me one and I really wanted something smaller, for my trip. Wa-la this is it!

by toogie 30 Sep 2016

The fabric did make up pretty, didn't it. I didn't pay much a yard for it and wondered when I bought it what I would make, as I bought a lot of it. I think the monogramming really brought it out. Thanks Sonja

by toogie 30 Sep 2016

Thank you Carolyn.X&O-Toogie

by toogie 30 Sep 2016

"Designer" made me laugh. I could call this 'sew as you go' as that's exactly what I did, with no pattern. Glad you like it-Toogie

by toogie 30 Sep 2016

Thank you Michelle!

by toogie 30 Sep 2016

'Style', what style-lol It just emerged out of necessity. The fabric I picked up on sale so I have a lot left. Thanks for looking!-Toogie

by toogie 30 Sep 2016

Thank you, I needed a new bag too.

by toogie 30 Sep 2016

Professional? Me? ...Thanks!...It ended up being 10 inches wide x 7 inch tall and has a 2 inch bottom. I want to just carry the bare minimum in it,(is there such a thing when speaking of a woman's bag?) but pockets for all.

by toogie 30 Sep 2016

Welcome back again!!! Looking forward to those photos!!!
Thank you and I think the monogram really sets it off.

by toogie 30 Sep 2016

Thank you so much Caroline.

by toogie 30 Sep 2016

Thank you, this is what I like to make besides baby clothes.

by toogie 30 Sep 2016

Thank you very much.

by toogie 30 Sep 2016

Thank you Shirley. How are you settling in?

by toogie 30 Sep 2016

Thank you, I like to show all the pockets.

by toogie 30 Sep 2016

Thank you, bags really are 'simple'.

by toogie 30 Sep 2016

Lorraine this fabric was in my stash. When I got it cheap, I bought quite a few yards, not knowing what I would make of it. Even when I was sewing, I wasn't sure of the choice, but when the monogram was stitched, I really think it came to life. Thanks for looking-Toogie

by toogie 30 Sep 2016

Yes, it was. My husband wanted to cook for us, so I'd be crazy, not to take that time to sew. It took me all day because I had to quilt my fabric first. Well, first I had to choose a fabric. It seems I waste more time picking out fabric or designs, do you do that?

by mops 01 Oct 2016

O yes! Idea and preparation takes a lot of time, the it's just a matter of getting it done.

by toogie 30 Sep 2016

I call it my 'sew as you go bag', as it emerged, as I went along. I know I always want pockets, so just a matter of where and how many. I also like zip pockets, for security, but you have to have at least one open pocket for keys or such. Also, I wanted something 'hands free'. You can wear it on the shoulder if you don't like cross body, as it has an adjustable slider. I also like it to sit, while I pay at checkout, so I boxed the bottom. I think my aunt would like this but with a short strap, like a hand bag.Thanks for looking. Toogie

by toogie 30 Sep 2016

Thank you very much-Toogie

by toogie 30 Sep 2016

Thank you very much!!!