Burda Style For people who sew

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  Dec 18, 2009, 05.03 PMby kelepso

  That’s a beauty!
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  Dec 10, 2009, 06.56 PMby kristinjg

  excellent!
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  Dec 9, 2009, 07.06 PMby elainemay

  Ooh, this is wonderful! I love the choice of corduroy and the topstitching. And it’s definitely not plain :)
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  Dec 9, 2009, 11.55 AMby elaine-bin

  well done with the bag design, it looks very smart and is a nice design
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  Dec 9, 2009, 07.48 AMby sewella

  You already know my feelings about this one, but I wanted to congratulate you on being featured today!

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    Dec 9, 2009, 09.57 AMby xnickerxje

    Thanks so much! :)

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  Dec 9, 2009, 04.53 AMby sarahs-1

  Wow! I’d really like to make something like this… Anywhere I could get instructions?

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    Dec 9, 2009, 09.57 AMby xnickerxje

    I unfortunately don’t have any instructions other than the pencil scratches on the back of an envelope and my quickie tissue paper pattern pieces. :(

    It is, in essence, a typical messenger bag. Mods I added were:

    • zipper pocket on outer back- I made sure to sew in a flap so the zipper teeth didn’t rub clothing.
    • inset zipper in the main section (not shown in my pics), you can find some great instructions on how to do this here: http://u-handbag.typepad.com/uhandblog/2008/08/easy-tutorial—-how-to-insert-a-concealed-top-edge-bag-zipper.html
    • angled front pocket: I took the same pattern piece as the front, drew on a line at an angle, cut 1 of outer fabric, cut 1 of lining on reverse, sewed across the top then turned and topstitched, basted sides and bottom to the front of the bag to keep from slipping (matching edges), and then sewed the two vertical lines to divide the pocket into thirds.
    • corner flap cut offs- I just cut the edges off to add character rather than the traditional square flap
    • I top stitched everything in white using a denim stitch on my machine. The line ends up pretty bold.
    • I used 200 weight interfacing on every single piece of fabric: outer, lining, and the strap. I wanted to add stiffness to the fabric without resorting to cardboard inserts, and I wanted to keep it soft enough that it will mold to the wearer with use.
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  Dec 8, 2009, 10.57 PMby nacah4ever

  what a lovely bag. great job
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  Dec 8, 2009, 09.38 PMby serendipityhandmade

  That bag is so great! I wish I had one.
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  Dec 8, 2009, 07.36 PMby kosmika

  I love it! so neat and professional, design is great too :)
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  Dec 8, 2009, 07.04 PMby fraiche

  I love plain. Beautiful bag! I would buy one of the same.
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  Dec 8, 2009, 05.55 PMby liaspace

  this is just the perfect messenger bag!
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  Dec 8, 2009, 05.31 PMby sew-fabulous

  great bag.. I totally love this
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  Dec 8, 2009, 04.19 PMby fgcassinelli

  Im in love with this!
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  Dec 8, 2009, 02.13 PMby asphyxxia

  Lovely!
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  Dec 8, 2009, 02.06 PMby willjames

  very cool bag
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  Dec 8, 2009, 01.48 PMby anajan

  Cool! Really nice design.
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  Dec 8, 2009, 12.29 PMby janul

  This is perfect! Wow! I thought it was leather at first.
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  Dec 8, 2009, 12.21 PMby Jodi Wade

  I really like this! Do you mind if I copy it? I’m sure my ex would love something like this as a laptop bag. And great choice of lining fabric!

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    Dec 8, 2009, 12.49 PMby xnickerxje

    Only if you post your version so I can admire your interpretation and fabric choices! :)

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    Dec 8, 2009, 01.15 PMby Jodi Wade

    OK – deal!

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  Dec 8, 2009, 11.56 AMby luzie

  Wow, that’s a very cool bag! I first thought it was leather, but corduroy makes it more snugly ;-) Lucky one who will get this for Christmas!