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The BurdaStyle Book Bag by Gussy Sews
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This week another rockin’ seamstress shares her spin on our bag pattern from The BurdaStyle Sewing Handbook.
In Gussy’s words: I was so eager to sew this pattern because while my shop focuses on small & large tote bags, I’ve always dreamed of making purses. I simply haven’t pushed myself to add them to my shop… yet! I kept the styling of the BurdaStyle purse simple: I took away the tassel accent and changed the strap so it was much shorter in length, then widened it. I’m so happy with the end result — this purse is super roomy yet the elastic features (top of purse and 2 side pockets) help to keep it compact. New project are so fun!
Did you make any changes to the pattern? Yes. For the strap I cut a 25″ × 4.75″ piece from the self fabric (from Spoonflower) and pressed both long edges in about 1/4", then I folded the strap in half length-wise and pressed it once more. I also used 2 d-rings and added them to each strap loop {previously sewn onto the bag}, then I threaded the pressed strap through each d-ring and stitched over top of the strap so it was closed. Tip: make sure your strap is threaded through each d-ring evenly so it’s not twisted! Having a durable strap is important to me and I felt that by having 1 wider strap, instead of 2 skinny straps, would be more comfortable as well. The finished strap is 23″ × 1.5″
About Gussy Sews: Maggie Whitley is the owner & designer of Gussy Sews, a lifestyle blog and a ruffled accessories boutique. On her blog you’ll find tips on how she quit her day job 18 months ago to focus solely on her business, different prompts & projects that help build a handmade community, and shop updates on her designs. Maggie often goes by ‘Gussy’ and lives in Minneapolis with her husband Zack and puppy, Bauer.
Above is the original book bag pattern designed by BurdaStyle’s Creative Director Alison.
Material Notes
1 yard Spoonflower cotton fabric, 2 D-rings
Difficulty
Novice
Categories
- Season
- Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
- For
- Unisex
- Garment Type
- Accessories
- Style
- Bohemian, Preppy, Mod, Vintage
- Material
- Cotton
Credits
- Project Creator
- Bag Fabric
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2 days ago, 02.01 AMby apolsasam
This bag is gorgeous. I surely love it. – James Stuckey
Jul 20, 2012, 01.25 AMby kpeace
goin to try it …….very pretty…
May 22, 2012, 08.11 PMby marileta16
πολύ καλό, θα προσπαθήσω και γω! :)
Nov 27, 2011, 11.18 PMby PRISSY CHRISSY
really pretty I think I’l try this
Nov 26, 2011, 11.05 PMby tinyskids
love it!!!
Nov 25, 2011, 03.14 PMby keketr247
this is sooo me.
Nov 24, 2011, 07.15 PMby mabelita
It s a very nice proyect. It looks beautifull!!!!!!
Nov 24, 2011, 02.59 PMby salesgirl
Great bag and also… LOVE LOVE LOVE your coat!!!
Nov 22, 2011, 08.50 PMby freehold
Love it…. You clever girl
Nov 22, 2011, 07.13 PMby diyraven
so freakin’ ka-YOOT!! :)
Nov 22, 2011, 06.34 PMby cyndi-de-crafti
Super cute. I love the pattern and the colors of your fabric choice. I like this bag pattern and have been tempting to try. But I still have not yet make up my mind on the fabric. Nice job! :)
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Nov 23, 2011, 02.20 AMby gussysews
hi cyndi – thank you! xoxo
Nov 22, 2011, 04.37 PMby clioscolors
really nice bag! and it goes so well with the coat and sjawl
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Nov 23, 2011, 02.20 AMby gussysews
you’re so sweet — thank you! :)
Nov 22, 2011, 09.32 AMby keron
i like the original pattern, but your choice of coloued pattern added life to it. . i love it.
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Nov 23, 2011, 02.20 AMby gussysews
thank you so much! xo
Nov 21, 2011, 09.04 PMby joanne13
were can I get the pattern of this cute bag?!
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Nov 22, 2011, 10.24 PMby mynameisdavid
Hi Joanne,
The pattern can be found in our book, “The BurdaStyle Sewing Handbook.” :)
Nov 21, 2011, 04.43 PMby squirrellypoo
Cute! And is that a yellow Talea coat I spy, too?
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Nov 21, 2011, 07.12 PMby gussysews
my pea coat is from Forever 21! xoxo