by toogie 27 Mar 2014

Not exactly a Vera Bradley-lol-I looked at her hipsters, because a lady at church, had one Sunday.So, this is my version.I liked the many pockets,because I like to find what I want without too much digging.I needed to down-size as my arm hurts,carrying a large bag.You know the bigger,the more you put in.#1 front-a front zip pocket and an open one behind it. #2 IPhone in the zip and keys dropped in the open pocket #3 I made 3 deep,inside pockets on the back lining, to hold sunglasses,glasses,hand santitizer stick,lipsick,lotion &2 pill bottles under those #4 is a 6 inch ruler,inside the back zipped pocket ,to show depth.I like the wide opening too. Sorry,no emb on this and not sure if I will make another.Spent too much time figureing measurements. I also practiced, my free motion stippling, on these pieces. I hope you like my bag,I think I will.If not my daughter will take it.-lol-Toogie

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by katydid 29 Mar 2014

Oh! My perfection!! Go for it!!

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toogie by toogie 29 Mar 2014

Thank you,I strive,don't always succeed though-lol

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by sandralochran 28 Mar 2014

love it

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toogie by toogie 28 Mar 2014

Thanks

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by baldacchino 28 Mar 2014

You have done a lovely job on this bag well done L Sherene X

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toogie by toogie 28 Mar 2014

Sherene thank you

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by maggiecal 28 Mar 2014

Looks fantastic! My sis is a fan of Vera Bradley, so I often pop by her website to look at her styles and accessories (pockets, where to attach things). It's great for bag inspiration. Love that the phone is separate and handy.

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toogie by toogie 28 Mar 2014

Thank you my daughter has a VB diaper bag

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by teun 28 Mar 2014

Das ist eine wunderschöne Tasche sehr praktisch ,so muss das sein
Auch der Stoff sieht ganz toll aus

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toogie by toogie 28 Mar 2014

Mops/Martine where are you?I need your help here!

sewilso by sewilso 28 Mar 2014

Go to google and type in translate, then copy Teun's comments type in the translate box. Here is the translation per google.
"This is a gorgeous bag very practical, so must be
Also, the fabric looks really great"

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by means 28 Mar 2014

Great bag and great job.. now that you have it all figured out the 2nd ans so will be a breeze ;-) thanks for the descriptions on the pictures

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toogie by toogie 28 Mar 2014

Thanks,just wanted you to know what would fit in.

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by chefin 28 Mar 2014

sooo nice bag
hugs micheline

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toogie by toogie 28 Mar 2014

Thanks Micheline,I'm glad you like it-Toogie

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by radmom 28 Mar 2014

Beautiful bag! You did a great job with this!

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toogie by toogie 28 Mar 2014

Thank you very much,here's a flower for you.

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by dragonflyer 28 Mar 2014

Nicely done...

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toogie by toogie 28 Mar 2014

THANK YOU

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by toogie edited 29 Aug 2015

ttt-I have gathered flowers, for all of you sweet Cuties, for commenting on my bag.You have encouraged me...but not enough to make another anytime soon-LOL Thanks 'girls'-Toogie ps. this photo is for my reply to graceandham It has bamboo handles and vinyl too,the long straps I can remove.

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sewilso by sewilso 28 Mar 2014

Your purse is pretty too, both are perfect for spring. I'm sporting my black handbag, with grommets. It's a thrift store find, finally saw one who had one just like it at work, one of our customers and she had a scarf going through the grommets, so I guess mine came that way and never knew that. I may have to change bags soon, the black just doesn't speak spring.

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by vickiannette 28 Mar 2014

yes I do like it. well done to you

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toogie by toogie 28 Mar 2014

Thank you very much-Toogie

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by pldc 28 Mar 2014

Well done, ~hugs~

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toogie by toogie 28 Mar 2014

Thank you,mamn-T

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by basketkase 28 Mar 2014

My goodness, Toogie, this purse is awesome............I am in awe of those that can sew like this!!!

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toogie by toogie 28 Mar 2014

And I, likewise, am in awe of those who digitize!!!...Thanks

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by modo 28 Mar 2014

love it

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toogie by toogie 28 Mar 2014

Thanks!

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by baydreamer 28 Mar 2014

Looks like you fixed the alignment of the zipper , Great Bag

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toogie by toogie 28 Mar 2014

It wasn't the zipper,it was the whole pocket.! I was afraid when I ripped the pocket out of the trim seam,my zipper would come apart, since I had cut it,like we do ITH projects.Thanks for lQQking !

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by dentalclogger 28 Mar 2014

Wow !!!!!! what a lovely bag great job well worth the time.

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toogie by toogie 28 Mar 2014

W-e-l-l-,,,, I guess-Thanks A flower for you and all the others

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by kanny 28 Mar 2014

Love your bag ...... you have done an excellent job.

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toogie by toogie 28 Mar 2014

Thank you very much for looking and commenting-Toogie

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by Michelleg 28 Mar 2014

love the bag especially all the pockets x

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toogie by toogie 28 Mar 2014

Thanks, me too

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by spendlove Moderator 28 Mar 2014

Excellent - your perseverance paid off!

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toogie by toogie 28 Mar 2014

Yes Sue,I agree. I just couldn't go another step,that day, but wanted to be finished.Thanks for your advice._toogie

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by rosakent 28 Mar 2014

Brilliant design, lovely fabric and lining, love all the pockets. well done, wish it was mine.

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toogie by toogie 28 Mar 2014

Oh,that's so sweet,thank you-Toogie

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by columbus 28 Mar 2014

i love your bag. you chose great fabric and created a wonderful pattern. you should sew another one because it will be much easier and faster.

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toogie by toogie 28 Mar 2014

I'll think about it,okay,I thought,no...-lol Thanks

toogie by toogie 28 Mar 2014

ps.Fabric I had already,look at my sewing room carts!-lol

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by mops Moderator 28 Mar 2014

You did a great job, and it looks much better with the traight pocket. I love the many pockets inside. Well done!

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toogie by toogie 28 Mar 2014

Thank you-you knew I'd fix it,didn't you.I like the pockets too.Thank you for advice-T

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by Dupsilly 28 Mar 2014

wow wow wow great job, ha wish i was closer i would definately love to have a bag like that!! Great Day Magda

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toogie by toogie 28 Mar 2014

Make you one! Thanks-Toogie

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by lidiad 28 Mar 2014

You have done a great job!
Hugs, Lidia

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toogie by toogie 28 Mar 2014

Thank you very much,Lidia-Toogie

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by shirley124 28 Mar 2014

I love your bag. It is lovely.

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toogie by toogie 28 Mar 2014

Thank you very much-Toogie

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by lindamb 27 Mar 2014

Love this bag, are you going to share the pattern with all of us
Thanks

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toogie by toogie 28 Mar 2014

No pattern,came out of my head and VB photos.Thanks

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by graceandham 27 Mar 2014

Toogie, Years ago my sis was having bursitis or some -itis in her shoulder. The doctor told her to take her purse home and weigh it (9 pounds) and cut the weight in half (4.5 pounds) forever. The -itis went away!

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toogie by toogie 28 Mar 2014

I don't this is 'going away' but it's a nice thought.I have moved already to a small size,I had before with a long strap,so I don't have to put on my arm.I love this bag,it has emb all over it,but it is wearing out (and dirty)-wonder if I could wash it on gentle in the machine.I may put a photo up and tell me if you think so.It's ok for the bus,but too soiled to go anywhere.Scroll up & down here,if I don't forget to photo it,you can see

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by noah 27 Mar 2014

Oh my Toogie you outdid yourself this is lovely hugs Carolyn

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toogie by toogie 28 Mar 2014

Thank you very much,Carolyn.You outdo us daily!-lol

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by dailylaundry 27 Mar 2014

Wow, it turned out wonderful!! I love lots of pockets and I love a bag that isn't heavy all by itself (before it gets filled by me)!! Well done! Hugs, Laura*

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toogie by toogie 28 Mar 2014

I agree,Laura and thanks-Toogie

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by sewilso 27 Mar 2014

It is gorgeous!!! Perfect in every way and I love it! You did such a nice job, don't you just love it!! The second bag should go faster, do you still have all the measurements? After all of that I can't see you falling out of love with it already and giving it away so soon. If you do another bag will you do the same pattern? See you're already doing a second bag, you just don't know which one yet. lol! Sorry Haha! I get carried away.
My greatest fear is we have one set of keys for the car, and if I put them anywhere in my bag different I go into panic mode trying to find them. The pockets you did solves that issue, it keeps things separated really well.
Hugs, sharon

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toogie by toogie 28 Mar 2014

What second bag?? What measurements???-I like pockets too,cause I like organization, just look at my sewing room (before-lol)!

sewilso by sewilso 28 Mar 2014

Hahaha! Next week, we will see. Heeheehee!

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by highlandermom 27 Mar 2014

Looks great!

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toogie by toogie 28 Mar 2014

Thanks!

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by jrob Moderator 27 Mar 2014

I'll be glad to send you my address in a PM if you want to send it to me?

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gerryb by gerryb 27 Mar 2014

Me too, me too!!

toogie by toogie 28 Mar 2014

If I don't use it,I'll get that address-lol-uh,oh,I'm not making another soon, so you will have to draw straws,like momma used to make us 3 girls.One would do the dishes,one make beds and the other sweep, while momma sewed.She always wanted a dishwasher,but daddy told her she had three!-

jrob by jrob 28 Mar 2014

Your mom was a wise woman and your dad was just plain smart!

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by carmeng87 27 Mar 2014

LOVE IT!!!!!

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toogie by toogie 28 Mar 2014

Thank you!!!

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by rachap 27 Mar 2014

Really good looking--you will probably have a long line of those "willing" to take it off your arm!

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toogie by toogie 28 Mar 2014

I hurried up and said before I showed it,I may never make another one.-lol-thanks

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by cfidl 27 Mar 2014

It is an excellent bag.

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toogie by toogie 28 Mar 2014

Thank you

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by Leaha 27 Mar 2014

The finished product looks lovely and no one will guess you misadventures, unless you tell. I was sure in the wrong ballpark, but that should tell you it wasn't noticeable except to you. LOL, Leaha

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toogie by toogie 28 Mar 2014

That's okay,don't you like guessing,tho? I knew it had to be ripped,just was tired that day and would have liked to get through.

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by decojo 27 Mar 2014

It's beautiful! I absolutely love it! You did a fantastic job!

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toogie by toogie 28 Mar 2014

Thank you,thank you, thank you!

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by asterixsew Moderator 27 Mar 2014

Congratulations Toogie on a great piece of work.

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toogie by toogie 28 Mar 2014

Thank you very much,needed congrats on FINISHING-lol

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by toogie 27 Mar 2014

I forgot,I wanted to show the inside pockets, on the lining, before finishing.They are deep, and the middle is narrower for my reading glasses and hand stantitizer stick.

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by mariagiannina 27 Mar 2014

This is gorgeous! You have done such a wonderful job, I would love to try one too, I love the pockets to keep all those small bits, saves digging around for them all!

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toogie by toogie 28 Mar 2014

Go ahead and make one, I'm unsure if I'll do another,at least not soon-lol

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