by toogie ( edited 19 Apr 2015 ) 11 Apr 2015

Guess what I finally got to make ME ? Mine is smaller than Taylors, hers was more like a large tote/duffel bag. I put the zipper in a slight curve but inserted it just like in our small bags. Also, got MY small bag/case made. I put a zip pocket on back for my cell or keys.I did forget to sew me a hook in my side seam to hang my keys. Photo of Inside bag loaded, with meds in small case, and back pocket with cell & life savers. I like the decorative stitching on the right of large bag, the green scallops and burgandy flowers. Hope you like too-Toogie

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by anitapatch 13 Apr 2015

Lovely bags, got everything so organized

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toogie by toogie 13 Apr 2015

lol-At least in my purse! I want to thank you again for all the links you find for us. You put me onto the Janome site and while I was there, found the bag by Anna Marie Horner, called the Right Turn Bag. I used her idea of strip placement for this front.

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by blueeyedblonde 13 Apr 2015

Great job - as you do on all your bags!

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toogie by toogie 13 Apr 2015

Thank you very much-Toogie

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by maggiecal 13 Apr 2015

Love this so much! When I saw your post about your daughter in law's bag, I clicked on your name to see everything about the bag, then went and downloaded the pattern and here I am again! Inspiring, thank you - I may have to make this one.

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by maggiecal 13 Apr 2015

Love this so much! When I saw your post about your daughter in law's bag, I clicked on your name to see everything about the bag, then went and downloaded the pattern and here I am again! Inspiring, thank you - I may have to make this one.

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toogie by toogie 13 Apr 2015

Yes, please do and let all of us SEE ! Thank you for taking the time to look and reply.-Toogie

toogie by toogie 13 Apr 2015

ps. The pattern is very LARGE , just to let you know. I think the one her model used on the pdf and in the beginning of the video, was smaller. Look at the very end of the video, how big hers came out. That's how big the first one I made came out. This one is not made from that pattern, just used the 'right turn' idea placement.

maggiecal by maggiecal 14 Apr 2015

Thanks - I'll pay attention and watch the videos - I was thinking like you I'd do "purse size" not "tote size" - I'm comfy playing with patterns and sizing.

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by chenille 13 Apr 2015

Lovely! You do such a great job with your bags!
I am anxious to try one but have to get my sewing room back. :-(
Hugs, Nadyne

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toogie by toogie 13 Apr 2015

You poor Cutie, I feel for you. Bad enough about the basement/water damage but to live in a mess for a while would get on anyone's nerves! forget trying to sew/embroider.

toogie by toogie 13 Apr 2015

Forgot my manners..thanks about the bags-Toogie

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by basketkase 13 Apr 2015

Well, we have to reward ourselves occassionally, I love your fabric...

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toogie by toogie 13 Apr 2015

Thanks Vicki, it is cheery!

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by grossfamilie 13 Apr 2015

Toogie will be very happy to receive such beautiful gifts made by Toogie :-) Wow, you are really doing great. Thanks for sharing - Maria

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toogie by toogie 13 Apr 2015

These I am KEEPING-lol-thanks

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by connerj 13 Apr 2015

You did a fantastic job - love them both :)

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toogie by toogie 13 Apr 2015

Thank you very much

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by robinbird 12 Apr 2015

These bags you've done look lovely& enjoyed these lively colored prints too. Thanks for sharing your projects. :~D

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toogie by toogie 13 Apr 2015

I'm glad you enjoyed looking, thanks-Toogie

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by brendalea 12 Apr 2015

Great bags. Like the pockets inside the bag to keep things in there place. Thank you for sharing Happy Stitching Brenda Lea

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toogie by toogie 12 Apr 2015

I do like pockets/places for items. It seems these work for me. I put one long,or wide rather, pocket divided into about 4 inches on the ends, and 3 inches in the middle. One 4 inch holds my sunshades, the 3" holds my reading glasses and lipsticks (don't put anything short or small there as you can't get your hand in there) and the other 4" would hold my meds & hand sanitizer. I made this small bag and put all that in now and just drop my keys in this 4" one. Now if my husband can remember in an emergency, that my meds are in this small bag! The zipper pocket on the back, I put my phone/mints. I would like to go even smaller, but I don't know what to eliminate. I don't know how women carry large bags, this one is heavy enough.

brendalea by brendalea 13 Apr 2015

I to have down sized my bag, due to shoulder/neck injures. Most days only carry my card holder. It makes the pockets in my pants stick out but helps the neck & Shoulder. Thank you, Off to work wish I could be sewing. Have a great day.

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by carolpountney 12 Apr 2015

love love love your bags,

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toogie by toogie 12 Apr 2015

Thank you very much

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by Shisha 12 Apr 2015

Terrific job! I love it!

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toogie by toogie 12 Apr 2015

Thank you

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by laffma1 12 Apr 2015

Lovely!

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toogie by toogie 12 Apr 2015

Thank you

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by gitteh 12 Apr 2015

The more pockets the better :) Beautiful bag and purse. Very nice work!

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toogie by toogie 12 Apr 2015

Very true about pockets,thanks.

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by sonjapotgieter 12 Apr 2015

Awesome bag.purse!!!Well done..Love the pockets inserted!!!!

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toogie by toogie 12 Apr 2015

Gotta have them pockets! Thanks-T

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by noah 12 Apr 2015

Lovely for sure hugs

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toogie by toogie 12 Apr 2015

Thank you Carolyn

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by rachap 12 Apr 2015

Another great handbag. I like how you adapted the pattern. thanks for the earlier links,too. they were great and I am going make myself one for this summer.

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toogie by toogie 12 Apr 2015

I hope you do and I hope I don't miss it when you post it here. If I do, send me a pm, with a heads-up so I'll look. Thanks-Toogie

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by dragonflyer 12 Apr 2015

Beautiful bags, Toogie...I love the colors and all the pockets...so glad it is for YOU!!!

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toogie by toogie 12 Apr 2015

Me too, I stuck claim on it before my girls came.-lol

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by dordonc 12 Apr 2015

love the pockets

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toogie by toogie 12 Apr 2015

Me too-thanks

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by judyoake 12 Apr 2015

Lovely!! Love the turtle fabric!! You are ready for summer with these bright
cheery bags and vvvery organized!

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toogie by toogie 12 Apr 2015

lol-I like to open my bag and find what I want, right away. My sister on the other hand, carries a huge bottomless bag, or at least it seems that way to me. She roots around,flipping things trying to find what she wants. I can't stand that-lol

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by designgirl 12 Apr 2015

I love them both. Great work.

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toogie by toogie 12 Apr 2015

Thanks!

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by lidiad 12 Apr 2015

That's a great set that you have made, Toogie, love them! Finally you have made something for yourself, well done!
Hugs, Lidia

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toogie by toogie 12 Apr 2015

Thanks Lidia and I do need a new bag.

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by jrob Moderator 12 Apr 2015

Really pretty, Toogie. Where is that monogram on the bag? :)

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toogie by toogie 12 Apr 2015

Believe me, if I thought it wasn't too busy already, I would have put one, but I didn't want to put it on the back.Thanks

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by kalamazoo 12 Apr 2015

Great work! I especially like the smaller wallet.
Good to see you do nice things for you!!
Cindy.

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toogie by toogie 12 Apr 2015

Thanks Cindy, I rarely keep anything I make, it's usually something someone else wants or needs. The smaller bag holds my meds, nailclipper and such.

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by lilylyn 12 Apr 2015

Lovely bags. Look great. Good work. Lyn

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toogie by toogie 12 Apr 2015

Thank you

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by spendlove Moderator 12 Apr 2015

Lovely bag and fab colours!

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toogie by toogie 12 Apr 2015

Thanks Sue

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by airyfairy 12 Apr 2015

Great bags Toogie. Love the colours you have used

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toogie by toogie 12 Apr 2015

I've had them a while, might as well use them for something.

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by pennifold 12 Apr 2015

LOVE LOVE LOVE THEM! I love all your bags you do Toogie, you have some beautiful fabrics to mix and match too. Love Chris

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toogie by toogie 12 Apr 2015

Thanks Chris. I did have a good stash to choose from.

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by highlandermom 11 Apr 2015

Great looking and good for you. Love your bags size too.

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toogie by toogie 11 Apr 2015

This is a more 'normal' size for me, anyway. Thanks for looking-Toogie

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by buffy1 11 Apr 2015

beautiful

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toogie by toogie 11 Apr 2015

Thanks

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by lbrow 11 Apr 2015

Good for you Toogie. Fantastic job/Lillian

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toogie by toogie 11 Apr 2015

Thank you Lillian and yes, its about time 'I' got something-lol

toogie by toogie 11 Apr 2015

I like doing these strips, cutting and piecing, but then I do need to stop and make something.

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by devon 11 Apr 2015

Great job love your colors.

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toogie by toogie 11 Apr 2015

They are bright and cheery, aren't they.Thanks Devon-T

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by tilde01 11 Apr 2015

Great job. I like. Thanks for showing.

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toogie by toogie 11 Apr 2015

Thank you for looking, I'm glad you like them.-Toogie

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by RockyB 11 Apr 2015

They look awesome! You have been so busy and everything looks wonderful!

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toogie by toogie 11 Apr 2015

Thank you very much, Rocky-Toogie

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