Friday, September 24, 2021

My Happy Place ... Bags... Bags... and more BAGS!

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Hello friends! I hope you love bags and even more BAGS because today I'm sharing NINE bags I made with Lori Holt's newest collection: My Happy Place! This fabulous new collection is a home decor/canvas weight fabric for Riley Blake Designs. I'm not sure how they do it, but it is a soft feeling canvas and I LOVE it!

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You may be thinking NINE BAGS ... is that a bit much... NOPE!  I made lots of different styles, which was so fun! I will chat a bit about each style.  

Pepin Tote - My Happy Place
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I love being able to add metal snaps to my projects...I think the detail looks fabulous and is so useful. I ordered this affordable set of metal snaps from Amazon HERE. They are great! Plus that cute tomato pin cushion label/tag .... it's from the My Happy Place Zippy Bag Panel

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I'm a big fan of adding zippers to my bags. I like to keep everything secure and safe! I do recommend the YKK brand of zippers as they are fabulous. I used the larger purse size #4.5 zippers with long zipper pull for this tote.... they are my favorite. I order my  zippers from Amazon HERE. 

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I chose to make my own Pepin Tote straps because I thought the pin fabric was perfect! I cut my fabric (2)  6" x WOF - lined with Pellon SF101. Folded the fabric to the middle and then folded again to create 1.5" width of fabric strip for the handles. Topstitch both side of the handle to secure the folded fabric - plus the stitching is a great detail!

Zippy Bags and MORE Zippy Bags

The next EIGHT project bags are all from the My Happy Place Home Decor Zippy Bags Panel... this is seriously an amazing panel!
Of course, Lori Holt has included instructions on how to make Zippy Bags...but I wanted to challenge myself and make a variety of bags using the panel! I had SEW much fun!!!

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Larger Zippy Bags with Binding and Handles

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I love this style for the larger Zippy Bags! I used left over batting and quilted both the front and backing of the bags. The bags bags are fully lined with no raw edge seams...yay! I added binding and a handle and love it! The handles are helpful when taking your Zippy Bags on the go! 

Let me know if you would like a tutorial on this style of Project Bag.

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Large and Small Zippy Bags  - lined with no exposed seams

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This style of Zippy Bags is similar to the directions on the panel except I added a lining and have no exposed seams plus added a handle to the larger bag!

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I really love adding a fun lining fabric to my bags so this was perfect! I also added (1) layer of Pellon SF101 to the exterior fabric of the smaller bags to give my bags a bit more thickness. For the larger bag, I quilted the exterior fabric with left over batting and added a handle!

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The label/tags included on the panel are AWESOME! I love them so much! They are such the perfect detail to add to your Zippy Bag

Let me know if you would like a tutorial on this style of project bag...fully lined with NO exposed seams.

Zippy Bag with Lori Holt Vintage Trim

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For this adorable Zippy Bag - I added Lori Holt Vintage trim...love love love! This Zippy Bag is fully lined plus Pellon SF101 added to exterior fabric with no exposed seams and has a zipper on the top! It was fun to change up the look!

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I love this "happiness is handmade" illustration ....with all of my sewing must have tools! Hmmm...maybe Lori could make this into a cross stitch design?!?!?

Let me know if you would like a tutorial on this style of project bag...fully lined with NO exposed seams.

Zippy Bag - French Seam

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My final Zippy Bag today follows the included panel directions except I chose to make French Seams so I wouldn't have exposed seams. This simple bag is unlined and has no interfacing.  

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I absolutely LOVED making all the bags and I'm so excited to star using them for my projects!!! 

Let me know your favorite style of Zippy Bag and if you would be interested in a tutorial on how I made it!


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Have a great day and happy quilting! 

Melanie 
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13 comments:

  1. I think your bags are ADORABLE! I love each and every one! I would love any and all tutorials you would be willing to post, and I thank you for sharing these wonderful bags! You are an inspiration!

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  2. Love, love all of your bags, Melanie! I have made a few in the past, and would like to make some more, but......for some reason I'd rather make a dozen quilts before attempting a bag again, no matter what size :)! Your bags really inspire me to try again, and not overthink the process. They are so delicious!

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  3. Your bags are beautiful! I would be interested in the tutorial for the lined bags without exposed seams.

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  4. The bags are adorable. A tutorial would be awesome.

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  5. Love all your awesome bags, Yes, Please do a tutorial for the Lined bags without the exposed seams.

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  6. Your bags are fantastic! A bag for every use.

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  7. Your bags are fantastic and I would love a tutorial on how you lined them. I ordered two sets of panels from FQS to make as gifts for my girlfriends. I will gather all my other supplies and will be ready when your tutorial comes out!

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  8. Love all of your bags!!! I just ordered the panel and would be so appreciative if you would do a tutorial on how to do the French seams.

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  9. Love these! Would like to have your instruction for the Mimi bag with zipper on top! Too cute🧵🪡

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  10. OMG...your bags are SEW cute! I really like the big tote, it's amazing. I'd LOVE to see any tutorial you could make showing how you made these bags. Thanks for sharing your amazing talents.

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  11. I would love a tutorial on your handled bags! if you have one please share the link

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  12. Please do a tutorial on how to line them with no exposed seams. I hate that she was so lazy with her seams.

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