by pennifold ( edited 08 Mar 2020 ) 08 Mar 2020

Hi Cuties, I've had fun this past week in between babysitting the kids and Mum. I made a great crazy patchwork handbag from Sweetpea, but I added a couple of hidden zippered sections. The fabric I used is all from my stash, but it would look equally as good with just a plain fabric as the designs would show up better.

1. You can see the zipper on the left hand side of the bag. I also lined the front left hand side and the rest of the front in a black and gold pinspot fabric. I did the same on the back of the bag and then the whole bag was lined in plain black. I also put in a zippered pocket in the plain black lining to keep my keys in. I don't have any bag hardware knick-knacks, but I'd love to get some and maybe a magnet for a closure. I'll have a look around for some.
2. A better shot up against a white sheet to show the length of the handles. I used Bosal in the handles and the base of the bag to give it more stability.
3. Close up of the black and gold pinspot fabric I lined the side and central panels with.
4. Picture of the Bosal r form double sided fusible. I used a single sided iron on one. Love Chris

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by mariagiannina 15 Mar 2020

Lovely bag Chris. Love the black and white colours!

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pennifold by pennifold 18 Mar 2020

Thanks so much Maria, me too! Love Chris

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by crazypatchmama 14 Mar 2020

Love the bag, Chris, crazypatch !!!πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘ Mary

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pennifold by pennifold 18 Mar 2020

Thanks Mary, from one crazy patch lady to another!!! Love Chris

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by castor 12 Mar 2020

love the patchwork color is perfect hugs Ursula

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pennifold by pennifold 12 Mar 2020

Thanks Ursula, black, white and grey good colours to not show the dirt. β€οΈπŸ‘΅πŸ»

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by dailylaundry 10 Mar 2020

Wow - this is perfect!! Just stunning!!!

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pennifold by pennifold 11 Mar 2020

Thanks Laura, and it's MINE!! Love Chris

dailylaundry by dailylaundry 12 Mar 2020

Good for you!!!

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by blueeyedblonde 10 Mar 2020

Love it!

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pennifold by pennifold 11 Mar 2020

Thanks so much Linda, love Chris

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by vickiannette 10 Mar 2020

stunning and so is the one below. Chris, where did you buy the In-R-form? Maybe not here in Australia?

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pennifold by pennifold 10 Mar 2020

Hi Vicki, Thanks and yes I bought the In-R-form from my local Thorpe's sewing shop over at Boolaroo. Love Chris

If you have a look on line it is available in Australia.

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by robertahilde 10 Mar 2020

Fantastic handbag Chris, elegant and practical.
I will not call it a crazy patchwork but "Fantasy in Black and White"!
Hugs Roberta

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pennifold by pennifold 10 Mar 2020

Thanks so much for your lovely words, love Chris

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by cfidl 09 Mar 2020

This is fabulous!

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pennifold by pennifold 10 Mar 2020

Thanks Chris, I appreciate that, love Chris

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by rosebud 09 Mar 2020

Can you tell me the sight name for Sweetpea so I can get the Crazy Patchwork Purse? Thank you. Rosebud

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asterixsew by asterixsew 09 Mar 2020

Hi. If you read carefully the purse has been adapted from the bag so it's a unique 'one off'. If you put Sweetpea embroidery into a search engine the site comes up. It is based in Australia. Sorry I can't do links on my phone. Please if you could reply to this message saying you have seen the reply? Thanks and happy sewing

pennifold by pennifold 10 Mar 2020

Hi Rosebud, when you go to Sweetpea just look up the Crazy Patchwork bag and purse. Mine was adapted with the use of zippers. There are a lot of different looks to this bag. Love Chris

mpeart by mpeart 11 Mar 2020

I looked this bag up on the Sweet Pea web site. I put in the words CRAZY PATCH WORK bag in the search. I think the words crazy patchwork confused the search a bit. So I did a search of just BAGS. This beautiful bag came up on page 6. I am going to make one. But what color?? There are so many. If you click on the picture of the bag on the web site, it displays all of the different bags that people have made with this pattern. Sweet Pea has some beautiful designs and the ones I have sewn out are perfect. Margie

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by bielie 09 Mar 2020

I am still busy with mine! Used leather on bottom and top. Made my straight at top as I want to add a zipper. My back is just quilted in a grid. Not fond of totebags.

Yours is lovely!

Lynette

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pennifold by pennifold 09 Mar 2020

Hi Lynette, your bag is gorgeous. I love the plain colour fabric with the gold coloured thread. I think if I make another one I'd do what you have done. It would definitely sew out much quicker. I love the leather fabric. Love Chris

cfidl by cfidl 09 Mar 2020

This is stunning!

bevnorris by bevnorris 09 Mar 2020

Oh, I like this one too! The gold POPs on the black. Lovely!!

robertahilde by robertahilde 10 Mar 2020

Oh yes, this one is gorgeous too! Hugs Roberta

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by stock 09 Mar 2020

lovely Chris...wendy

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pennifold by pennifold 09 Mar 2020

Thanks Wendy, love Chris

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by bevnorris 09 Mar 2020

The black and white combo is stunning! How clever to add the zippered compartments? This will be a go-to bag for a long time! Congratulations!!

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pennifold by pennifold 09 Mar 2020

Thanks so much Bev, I thought it was great too and that's why I decided to copy Renae's bag. Renae is another member on SP, who did it first. Love Chris

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by crafter2243 Moderator 08 Mar 2020

Elegant and beautiful. Love the black and white theme. I think that what gives the bag the elegant look.

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pennifold by pennifold 09 Mar 2020

Thanks Angie, I'm basically a black, white and silver gal who happens to love Purple! Love Chris

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by shirley124 08 Mar 2020

Very nice. Hugs

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pennifold by pennifold 09 Mar 2020

Thanks Shirley, love Chris

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by toogie 08 Mar 2020

A very smart looking bag! Love the black and whites, too. I have sewn in headliner fabric to give body to my last few bags. I have washed one and it has held up well. Cheaper and wider,too. Just another option.
I am using a bag my daughter bought me right now. I just told my husband I need to make me a new bag, because you would think the bought one should have lasted longer. I just haven't decided on a style. I like the look of a tote, but I prefer a one handle bag. My shoulders are narrow, or sloped, or not great for two straps. I can't seem to keep the two straps up when I put on my shoulder, to free up my hands.

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pennifold by pennifold 08 Mar 2020

Thanks Toogie, I’ll have to look that up. β€οΈπŸ‘΅πŸ»

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by brendalea 08 Mar 2020

Very nice bag. Happy Stitching

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pennifold by pennifold 08 Mar 2020

Thanks Brenda, β€οΈπŸ‘΅πŸ»

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by asterixsew Moderator 08 Mar 2020

A very smart bag Chris

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pennifold by pennifold 08 Mar 2020

Thanks Caroline, β€οΈπŸ‘΅πŸ»

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by sewpam 08 Mar 2020

Love the bag and the choice of fabric. Thank for sharing

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pennifold by pennifold 08 Mar 2020

Thanks Pam, I always have black and white bags!! β€οΈπŸ‘΅πŸ»

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by anitapatch 08 Mar 2020

Now, this a call a very great bag. Congratulations

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pennifold by pennifold 08 Mar 2020

Hi Anita, and it’s so useful. I am looking forward to finding some handbag hardware, clamp closures, key holders etc. β€οΈπŸ‘΅πŸ»

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by noah 08 Mar 2020

Now wouldn't this look nice in purple scrapes???

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pennifold by pennifold 08 Mar 2020

I thought you’d like Purple in this project Carolyn. β€οΈπŸ‘΅πŸ»πŸ˜ƒ

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by basketkase 08 Mar 2020

What a great bag, Chris!

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pennifold by pennifold 08 Mar 2020

Thanks Vicki, β€οΈπŸ‘΅πŸ»

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by sonjapotgieter 08 Mar 2020

Awesome Bag!!!.Well done!!!Stunning!!

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pennifold by pennifold 08 Mar 2020

Thanks Sonja,β€οΈπŸ‘΅πŸ»

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by dragonflyer 08 Mar 2020

Beautiful bag, Chris....

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pennifold by pennifold 08 Mar 2020

Thanks Kim, β€οΈπŸ‘΅πŸ»

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by lidiad 08 Mar 2020

Wow, a beautiful and elegant bag, I love it!!!!!!! Great job, Chris.
Hugs, Lidia

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pennifold by pennifold 08 Mar 2020

Thanks Lidia, β€οΈπŸ‘΅πŸ»

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by lilylady 08 Mar 2020

Beautiful Bag, Love the look.

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pennifold by pennifold 08 Mar 2020

Thanks Sandy, β€οΈπŸ‘΅πŸ»

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by sebsews 08 Mar 2020

Once again a project made by the Queen of projects! Bag extraordinaire! I wish I had your patience. Hugs and flowers, Suzanna

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pennifold by pennifold 08 Mar 2020

Hi Suzanna, you are too kind. β€οΈπŸ‘΅πŸ»

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by michemb 08 Mar 2020

Thank for the info and showing us your wonderful bag. On my project list this year to use the foam stabilizer. Again great job and super nice bag,
hugs
Michelle

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pennifold by pennifold 08 Mar 2020

Thanks so much Michelle. I hope you are still doing some beautiful sewing. I miss seeing your projects on here. Love Chris

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