At the Purls Soho fabric store, I bought Amy Butler’s the Nappy Bag pattern and some amazing fabric to make it. I first saw the pattern (and reference to Purls) on another crafty lady’s blog, but I can’t remember whose it was.
While the bag is supposed to be a diaper bag, it looks to me like the large large tote bag of my dreams. Plus, when I start having soe kids (not any time soon, mind you!), it will be at the ready.
Here’s the lovely Etsuko Furuya fabric:
There are so many elements in this fabric that I fell in love with that I justified the exorbitant cost. First of all, it’s green – so it caught my eye right of the bat. Also, I am admittedly in a “bird phase” – so the little one pirched in the gorgeous leaves attracted me. As much as I don’t like spiders in my home, I really do find them gorgeous and mysterious beings. I especially like the little thread that she’s hanging from. The teal dragonfly is an especially eye-popping element that I really appreciate. It makes me smile, I won’t lie. To top it off, I love that the fabric includes three different levels: the ground covering floral scene, the canopy leaves, and the polka dots. I really do have a thing for polka dots!
Here, you can see it with the fabric I got for the interior lining of the Nappy Bag:
I’m hoping that this will be my winter break project. I’d like to work on it sooner, but it seems that anatomy will take up woo much time.
10 responses so far ↓
Margit // October 10, 2006 at 9:53 pm |
I love the bag! It does look like the perfect big tote — for anything.
Abigail // October 10, 2006 at 11:05 pm |
Love the fabrics you chose.
Funny thing is, my favorite “diaper” bags have not been diaper bags at all by design.
littleowl // October 11, 2006 at 8:08 am |
That’s part of what I love about the mommy market right now. There are so many cool things that don’t at all look like they were devised for babies. I think that the only reason this bag is a “baby bag” is because that could be one of it’s many uses. It simply has a number of pockets inside – and I LOVE pockets!
Crafty Little Owl » Believe it or not, I am alive // December 29, 2006 at 2:38 pm |
[...] I started my tote bag with the Purls Soho purchase. I cut out all the pieces last night. I’m hoping to get them all sewn together when we go home. I think that it’s going to turn out even better than I dreamed it would. No pictures yet, but I’ll work on it! Happy Holidays! [...]
Megan // May 31, 2007 at 12:51 pm |
As always you inspire!
xo
Megan // May 31, 2007 at 12:51 pm |
As always, you inspire!
xo
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