Noriko Bag

Added Aug 26, 2009

by fabricitis

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Description

99% of the bag is “recycled”. The materials came all from garage sales and thrift stores except for the thread. The closure works by taking the tassel hanging from the lower button and winding it around the larger button.

I enlarged the original pattern for the main part of the bag (not the straps) and added a flap for closure. I also added inside pockets made out of the cuffs of the shirt.

Material Notes

The outside fabric is made from cotton curtains. The inside fabric is an old dupioni silk shirt. The buttons come from an old dress. I used silk thread to make the tassel closure.

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Credits

Lazy Girl Designs

http://www.lazygirldesigns.com/blog/?p=1920

4 Comments

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    Oct 10, 2009, 02.23 PMby ajtak7171

    Thank you so much for this – I love it! It’s right up my alley, since I almost never buy new fabrics and am very much into the recycling, remaking things…

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    Aug 28, 2009, 08.37 PMby fabricitis

    Thanks for the compliments. Good luck with your bags.

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    Aug 26, 2009, 08.26 PMby lauralina

    Great bag ! Your recycled fabric fits perfectly for the style of this bag, it is really nice and “chic”. Well done !

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    Aug 26, 2009, 06.37 PMby mell1982

    I really love this bag and the fabric is gorgeous…..its a bit different to all the normal bags you find and i love the tassel closure. I have just downloaded the pattern and am going to make a whole batch of them for christmas gifts! I only have 18 weeks to find the fabric and get stitching! Yes it really is only 18 weeks til christmas….scary.

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