Ghoulfriends Bagmaking Set - KNITorious Fabrics

My Strike for the Spooky round from KNITorious Fabrics was this fun Ghoulfriends Bagmaking panel! I didn't get a picture of it before I cut it up, but the fabric came with 2 sides of a tombstone and the coordinating damask attached. I could have just cut it up and made a very simple tote bag with the provided fabric, and it would have been HUGE but skinny. Instead I decided to do some creative cutting and add in a top zipper panel plus use some of my fabric stash for the lining.

The handles are just webbing, so hard to make them stand up long enough to step away and take the pic!

VHS Roma - Teresa Lucio Designs

When companies first started offering vinyl versions of the custom fabric, I was hesitant to try working with it, mainly because I worried my machine wasn't sturdy enough to do it justice. It was a valid concern; you can't hide when you have to rip out stitches in most vinyl since it leaves little holes, and I do that often. I've used it a lot for accents, but an entire bag intimidated me! Fortunately the Roma from Teresa Lucio Designs was a great test bag, so cute and little, and I was able to make the entire outside out of the Backstitch VHS vinyl.

This is my childhood...in vinyl

Floral Harriet (Swoon)

Not every purse I make is done with characters or inspired fabric, some are just pretty! This is one of my favorite pretty custom fabrics from Blended Threads, and the Harriet from Swoon was so perfect to show off the bold design! I modified the bag by leaving off the little flap closure and using rivet magnetic snaps -- I didn't want to hide any of the gorgeous print!

That's a real backdrop, not AI!

Mid-Century Modern Star Wars Style Book Sleeve and More!

The best thing about custom fabric is the unique styles that come out of the fan art! This Mid Century Modern style fabric from KNITorious Fabrics is so fun and pretty! I used it to make the large Book Sleeve from Sewn Ideas.

Even has a Grogu zipper pull!

Snips Kitties Mini Backpack - KNITorious Fabric

It wouldn't be May with out a fun new Star Wars inspired round at KNITorious Fabrics, and this is one of the new designs for this year! The Minni Mini Backpack from DiedleBug designs worked great to show off the cute Tano Cats fabric! It's not my favorite pattern due to calling for a drop in lining, but I was able to modify it and make it work. 

She really works as a cat

Grunge Traverse Pouch (The Styled Magnolia) Pattern test

It's time for another fast and fun pattern from The Styled Magnolia! The Traverse Pouch is a long and skinny travel organizer style bag, perfect for holding flat irons, all your hair and makeup, and whatever else you need to carry! 

It's almost the length of a couch arm!

Revenge of the 5th - Star Wars Patches Overnight Duffle Bag (Knitorious Fabric)

This year I had to dig into the backlog of posts to find a good May the Fourth (be with you) post, and somehow I STILL missed getting it up in time! This was a project I did a few years ago and it turned out pretty fun! The pattern is a free one I found at Sew4Home, and I modified it a little to be a turned bag and left off the piping. 

 

The light grey background has stars in it!

ToTo Cherry Bodacious Bowler - KNITorious Fabric and ChrisW Designs

Time for more fun fabric! This time it's the Everything is Grey round from KNITorious fabric. I received a half yard of this fun Totoro/Ghibli inspired fabric in nylon repel, which was just barely enough to make the larger version of the Bodacious Bowler from ChrisW Designs. 

The iridescent tags from Laser Llama were a fun way to add my brand to the bag

WIP Friday - Spring?

The weather around here is giving me whiplash, we hit 80 one day and had snow the very next day! Now it's back to record highs followed by chilly days, but who knows when the next snowstorm will hit! This is doing a number on my sinuses and allergies -- even my dogs are having allergies. On top of that, there's been an increase in everyday chaos, so I lost the month of March! At this rate, it's going to be November in no time, so probably should get started on some inventory and new things.

Sneak peek of some new fabric coming soon!

Supernatural Flash Art Aurora Sling - Knitorious Fabric and The Styled Magnolia

The newest pre-order round from Knitorious fabric is "What's on the Telly" and it has some gorgeous options! I think this one is probably the prettiest Supernatural inspired fabric I've ever seen!  

Driver picks the music, ALWAYS!

Supernatural Tote bag with Zipper and Phone Slip Pocket Overlay from ChrisW Designs and Knitorious Fabric

When I got the half yard of fabric for the 'What's on the Telly' round Knitorious to use for my strike, I was worried I wouldn't have enough to make 2 projects. I used less than half of that for the Aurora Sling, and then I needed to find something that would really show off the awesome design of the print, so I decided to make a simple tote bag. At the same time, a new test for a Zipper and Phone Slip Pocket from ChrisW came along and needed testing, and it was PERFECT to spice up the simple tote!

I think this is the front. It's the fanciest side at least

Pac Man Inspired Armour Tote - Pattern Testing For The Styled Magnolia

One of the great things about testing patterns is that I get to pick whatever supplies and accessories I feel like! The Armour Tote from the Styled Magnolia is a relatively quick bag with a lot of space to really show off a fun fabric, so I picked some Pac Man inspired water resistant canvas from Backstitch for the outside.

I love my shiny tags!

Dino Gunther - Knitorious Fabric and Sincerely Jen Patterns

Sometimes a fabric is too awesome to pass up, like these dinos on a gorgeous purple background from Knitorious fabrics! 

I forgot to factor in the zipper flap when I cut the front, so the dinos almost lost their heads!

Diamond of the Season Circle Handbag (Knitorious Fabric Strike Project)

 Dearest Gentle Reader, 

Do you dream of an elegant handbag that shows off your love of romance and drama? If so, this bag is for you! Any Debutante carrying this stylish bag will be the talk of the Ton and sure to garner the eye of the season's most eligible catch!

Proclaim to one and all that YOU are the diamond of the season!

Potter Mash Up Sydney (Swoon)

For some reason, the Sydney messenger bag from Swoon is just a great bag for mash-ups! This one has 5 different fabrics used, and I think nearly all of the companies have since shut down! Pretty sure the fabrics came from Hapa, Ohana, Affordable Fabrics and More, Snowy Owl, and Joanns.

It's a bright and colorful, but also dark purse!

Bulldog Summit Sling

This fun Summit Sling was made with a customer provided fabric, with their school's mascot! I'm not sure where they had it printed, but the quality was good and the fabric was a canvas that gave it a little more structure. 

This sling bag has a great shape!

Witches Globetrot Travel Sling - Pattern Testing ChrisW Designs

I decided to sneak in one last pattern testing before taking my (forced) break, and this was such a fast and fun bag to make! If you are looking for a quick and handy little bag, perfect for travel or a quick trip out, I suggest the Globetrot Travel Sling from ChrisW Designs! 

Just a little bag!

Truth is Out There Celine Tote Bag - Knitorious Fabric Strike

I don't know about you, but circle bags are a little intimidating to me. With patience, many staples, and some seam ripping, I can make them work, but it's not my favorite shape to make. That being said, the bagmaker panels from Knitorious Fabric are super fun and cute, so I was willing to attempt it. Fortunately for me, I realized I don't HAVE to make it a circle! With a little bit of planning and some patchwork sewing, I was able to turn it into a fun tote bag, the Celine from Swoon!

The inside of my light box looks a little like a spaceship, so I decided to embrace it.

Dread Pirate Mariposa Organizing Pouch - The Styled Magnolia Pattern Testing

It seems like the test patterns all came right after one another, and they were all so fun that I couldn't resist signing up for them! The Mariposa Organizing Pouch from The Styled Magnolia is a fun little organizer with a lot of options! 

Dread Pirate Roberts, now in pouch form!

Magical Cadence Mini Pouch - Pattern Testing for The Styled Magnolia

Sometimes you want a super fast and cute little pattern, and the Cadence Mini Pouch totally meets those requirements! I raided my scrap bin to make mine, which means that the inside actually has 2 fabrics, and my interfacing scraps were put to use too!

Big in pictures, small in real life!