do over
Back when I made these bags a few weeks ago I don't know what I was thinking (which seems to be happening more and more these days!). I was trying to make some bags for the shop using my daisy button bag as a model, but I decided to change things up a bit and add a flap closure. I don't like flap closures, why I decided to use them I have no clue. After getting them partially assembled I knew that I didn't like how they were coming out, but I finished them up anyway. Every time I looked at those bags it bothered me. So, this weekend I decided to rip them apart and get rid of that stupid flap. Much better, don't you think? These are available now at a reduced price due to the minor surgery I had to do to them to fix slits where the magnetic snaps were. Don't worry, the scars aren't visible, but I feel like they should be reduced because of that.
Whew, now that I got that out of the way, I can move on. Up next, I'm working on a tutorial on how I recovered my office chair, so look for that in the next few days. Pretty office chairs for everyone!
looking forward to that tutorial!
Posted by: amandajean | October 01, 2007 at 05:21 PM
I love your bags with or without the flap. They are still pretty.
Posted by: lera | October 01, 2007 at 05:27 PM
And I have an office chair in need of being prettified too. Looking forward to it.
Posted by: Megan | October 01, 2007 at 05:47 PM
Cannot wait for that tutorial. Your bags always look great -- flap or no flap!
Posted by: Alicia G. | October 01, 2007 at 06:26 PM
They look great! Love the fabric choices.
Posted by: Sarah Jackson | October 01, 2007 at 06:49 PM
i could use a whole slew of pretty chairs. bring it on!
Posted by: erin | October 01, 2007 at 07:44 PM
Love the bags, don't you hate taking bags apart and fixing them? You really must've hated the flap! your studio is so pretty, mine is shamfully sad. And yes, I have an ugly gray chair too!
Posted by: Lisa | October 01, 2007 at 08:06 PM
Oh, I'm so excited to hear about the chair tute! I've been meaning to comment that I would like to know more how you did it. Now I get to find out. Yay!
Posted by: Amy | October 01, 2007 at 08:40 PM
much better my dear!! i adore that fabric. it is currently sitting in my stash and i am just dying to cut into it!
Posted by: heidi | October 01, 2007 at 08:58 PM
gorgeous!
Posted by: Regina | October 01, 2007 at 11:27 PM
Looking forward to the tutorial! :)
I noticed you changed the look of your blog up a bit, is that a recent change or am I just that oblivious? :)
Posted by: Chara Michele | October 02, 2007 at 12:38 AM
So lovely, as ever, liked them pre fix and after...your work is amazing
Suzie Sews
Posted by: suzie sews | October 02, 2007 at 04:04 AM
I can hardly wait for the chair tutorial...I started imagining my poor computer chair covered right away...That was a brilliant idea!
You're awesome!
Posted by: Marcia | October 02, 2007 at 04:35 AM
Love your bags and totally admire your bravery in remodelling them!
Lx
Posted by: Lesley | October 02, 2007 at 05:43 AM
Oh cool, Beki! I have to admit, I love the chair makeover, but my brain became exhausted immediately when I tried to think about doing it myself. I'm glad yours is more dedicated. :)
Posted by: meg | October 02, 2007 at 05:57 AM
Can't wait for the tutorial. My computer chair is in need of a facelift.
Posted by: Robyn | October 02, 2007 at 06:31 AM
Oh, and I like your new banner! :0)
Posted by: Robyn | October 02, 2007 at 06:32 AM
I love the mix of the Amy Butler floral and the wood grain fabric. They look great!!
Posted by: cindy | October 02, 2007 at 07:48 AM
Oh my! Your bags are gorgeous, Beki! I'm in complete awe of your sewing talent, flaps or no.
Posted by: Stefani | October 02, 2007 at 08:02 AM
Those bags look terrific! I'm so impressed that you could alter them without detecting anything! Mine would be a mess :)
Oh and your banner rocks!
Posted by: kat | October 02, 2007 at 08:51 AM
Love the fabric combinations on your bags--too pretty! And I can't wait for that chair tutorial. I too am guilty of owning the ugly gray sewing chair.
Posted by: Diane | October 02, 2007 at 09:07 AM
i love these bags!!! great pattern/color matching. i too am looking forward to the chair tutorial. mine is UGLY!
Posted by: adrienne | October 02, 2007 at 12:10 PM
Your bags are fantastic! I don't think you could make a bad one. I'll be watching for your new tutorial. Thanks!
Posted by: Mary Sarah | October 02, 2007 at 12:18 PM
Yes, much better. I love these!
Posted by: Anina | October 02, 2007 at 02:03 PM
The purses look great! I'm so glad you're doing the chair cover tutorial. I just posted about my very uncomfortable work chair, not to mention a little unsightly. lol:)
Posted by: Monica Yvette | October 02, 2007 at 04:03 PM
The purses look great! I'm so glad you're doing the chair cover tutorial. I just posted about my very uncomfortable work chair, not to mention a little unsightly. lol:)
Posted by: Monica Yvette | October 02, 2007 at 04:03 PM
The purses look great! I'm so glad you're doing the chair cover tutorial. I just posted about my very uncomfortable work chair, not to mention a little unsightly. lol:)
Posted by: Monica Yvette | October 02, 2007 at 04:03 PM
They still look great Beki. Like them or not you should still be proud of them.
Posted by: Claire (not Bahrain) | October 02, 2007 at 05:32 PM
you could sooo sell that pattern. if you make a pattern for that bag, i will buy it!!!1
Posted by: samantha | October 02, 2007 at 06:48 PM
The brown bag I fancy. A wonderful job you did.
Posted by: lucy | October 02, 2007 at 09:19 PM
They look great! I love the pink fabric. And I'm excited about hiding our ugly chairs under pretty fabrics!
Posted by: Steph | October 02, 2007 at 09:55 PM
Love the "new" bags! So sorry you had all the ripping to do though--what work! So glad you're doing an office chair tutorial. I've been wanting to re-do mine, but the way the seat & back are constructed I'm not sure where to start. Happy Day :o)
Posted by: Tracy | October 03, 2007 at 05:42 AM
Wow! They look great! Love the brown and blue one!
Jill
Posted by: Knitterella | October 03, 2007 at 06:26 AM
The fabrics are amazing! (and so's the new banner!)
You do such pretty work...
Posted by: lla | October 03, 2007 at 12:43 PM
They are lovely with the revisions (and they are sold...)!
Posted by: sulu-design | October 03, 2007 at 01:15 PM
What do you mean, perfectionist?!
The bags look as lovely as ever!
Posted by: Mirre | October 03, 2007 at 01:28 PM
as always, I love your bags, better check out your etsy now and see if I can afford them (can't buy a bag and then let dd chew on stale bread of course LOL)
Posted by: Brigitta | October 03, 2007 at 04:41 PM
B, those are waaaaay cute! I love them! :) You sure do know how to sew!!! Can you teach me? haha
Posted by: jennifer at pink ric rac | October 03, 2007 at 10:24 PM
Posted by: jennifer at pink ric rac | October 03, 2007 at 10:25 PM
theyre gorgeous! love the colors and fabric combos
Posted by: Dacia | October 05, 2007 at 06:10 PM
Just wanted to let you know I really love my easter egg purse. It really turned out cute and I will enjoy it for a long time to come. Thank you for making it for me. I also like the do-overs. I am going to Etsy to check out the others.
Posted by: Cindy | October 05, 2007 at 10:56 PM
Beautiful bags! You are very talented---always such nice combinations! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Cindy | October 08, 2007 at 11:41 AM