a sewing machine

My sewing machine and I are getting along swimmingly.  I set her up on my kitchen dining table and go to town.  I have a lot more distractions sewing in the kitchen, but I get a lot more accomplished.  I think it's a fair trade off.

Besides my home decor sewing, I did manage to squeeze in some bags (no surprise there).  I finished 4 of them.  To be honest, 3 were partially assembled during the week, so there wasn't a whole lot to do to finish them.

I played around with the granny style again, using one of my thrifted sheets.  It's okay, but I already have a tweaked pattern ready to go for round three.

I finished those two pleated pocket totes I started earlier in the week.

And, I made a custom order, manipulating my short & sassy pleated bag.  I'm really happy with this one.  I wasn't planning on finishing it in one sitting, but once I got started I couldn't stop.  My customer supplied the fabrics, giving me free reign to come up with what I wanted.  I love customers like that!  Thankfully, she was pleased with the result.

If you're interested, these bags (minus the custom one) are available in the shop.

Comments

[daisy janie]

All very cute! Nice topstitching.

[Brigitta]

I totally love the spiderweb bag, just my kind of thing!! I once considered having a spiderweb tattoo in my neck. Thankfully I came to my senses before I did so ROFL

[Cassie]

Those two fabrics in the third picture make me swoon! So hip and colorful without being over-the-top. Just the kind of thing I LOVE. Great work!

[Hannah]

Those bags are adorable! Were you born with those skills? How about I take them for a test drive hehehe I 'll be nice just borrow them for the weekend. :) I love that spiderweb bag, so cute. Great Job!

[erin]

the bags are all darling, beki!

[carrie]

love what you did with the vintage sheet--the pink bias tape is perfect!

[Bridgette]

You are amazing!

[lera]

Very pretty, Beki!

[miss chris]

You are so entertaining... Sewing gorgeous bags is like breathing or brushing your teeth, isn't it? You just do it with nary a batted eye, the way the rest of us do our laundry or wipe down the counters after a meal. Amazing, how much you get accomplished. xo And I am in love with that one sheet with the goldish graphic on it. Love it.

[Kim B]

I love them all! Your bags are so lovely!

[Melody]

I will never look at thrifted sheets the same way again.

Thanks for the eye opener Beki!!

Keep up the awesome work!!

[Jen]

I really love that thrifted sheet, but dang it, that one's already sold!

[Kristena]

I love the granny style. :)

[Sarah]

I am completely, madly in love with those button flowers in your header. This is my first visit here, so forgive me, but did you make them?

[fiona]

wow! what a productive day!i like to work on the kitchen table as well, yes a bit more mad but still connected to everyone! love the bags!

[knitsational]

I love that spiderweb bag. Very nice!

[shannon]

I love that spiderweb bag, very cute!

[Zoe]

Beki, such GREAT totes!!! I love the bias edging! . . . and what kind of sewing machine do you have? I SO need a new one! :)

[Tine]

Wonderful bags!

[heidi]

so so cute beki! i sew in the dining room. if i am in the middle of the kids and such i can multi task a bit better. its loud, but maybe that makes me a bit more creative!

[stephanie]

I so want that spiderweb bag. wow.

[stephanie]

I would do lots for that spider web bag..

[Kristin Seling]

your bags are so fun!! Kristin

[Lindsey]

I LOVE that fabric on the black and white bag. It's so classic! Great job!

[Nathalie Brault]

That cobweb bag is my favorite . It definitely strikes a cord. Besides I love anything black. Love your other sheet bags too but I have a preference for the cobweb.