Monday, December 28, 2009

Kelly Bags

I have been busy in the weeks leading up to Christmas because I pulled out my sewing machine (my gift from Rinar last Christmas) to make some gifts for Christmas. I decided to make bags. It is kind of ironic, considering the fact that I have only owned a handful of bags in my lifetime. I think I just get annoyed at how expensive they are.



Please! If I were to add up the cost of the 5 purses shown in these pictures it would probably cost well under $15 to make all of them, even less than that, most likely. It is the time that is so costly. But I started to get the hang of it, so it came a lot easier with each new endeavor. I am especially enamored with ruffles right now. They are just too cute. The picture of the green purse doesn't do it justice because it has lots of ruffles you can't see and it is much brighter.



I even put my brand label inside. I have such an original name for my creations. They are called Kelly Bags.

I really enjoy making them. I have a few that I am planning on doing for some people. Who knows, it might be you. It doesn't hurt if you slather on the praise. I may be more inclined to whip one up for you. They make great scripture bags as well.

I love, love, love Erin's blog called Sutton Grace. I added her to my link list. Anyways, she loves to re-purpose things. It has helped me to rethink how I do things. Today I was at DI and I saw a whole stack of purses. But most importantly, I noticed the straps and hardware on the out-of-style bags. Guess what I bought today? I am so excited to get to work.

6 comments:

Julie T. said...

The other day in Deseret Book you should have told me that you made the cutest scripture bags! The one I got for Riley was only so-so. How in the world do you find the time?

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Kelly said...

Honestly, I didn't even think about it until after I left. Making connections has been a struggle since giving birth...sleep deprivation you know. If you want me to help you out, give me a call.

* said...

How awesome is that?

do you sell your bags on Etsy? HOw much are they? The blue one rocks! And I love the ruffles, too!!

Cynthia said...

I'm impressed! Not only with the bags but with the fact that you found the time to make them.

I have a foot for my machine that is AWESOME! It's called a ruffle foot and is totally worth the $20 it cost. It makes perfect ruffles and pleats.

Christi Sewell said...

Thank you for my wonderful bag. Of all the ones you have pictures of the one you gave me is the perfect fit. I have been using it to carry around the books we seem to tote everywhere.

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