No pattern - just basic bag design techniques. Fast, fun and I like the way it looks. Works for me. One little trick: I add a strip of cotton quilt batting (the flat type) to the center of the straps which makes them more comfortable and solid looking. Sorry these photos are a little soft, the light was quickly fading as I took them - one sign of autumn in a place otherwise devoid of it (except for the retail fantasy that assails you at every turn).
The tag was a little joke with myself. Got them made a while back to ID my girls' handmades after a poncho disappeared and this is the first time I've put one into something of my own.
Stayed up way too late with this and do so wish I could take a nap with such total abandon. She's "a big kid" now and doesn't need naps anymore she insists -- until she just stops in her tracks. Guess I should use my unexpected quiet time to go prep dinner...
Lovely bag...nice chest(?), too!
Posted by: Jan | October 03, 2005 at 09:17 PM
gorgeous bag and that pic is just too cute!
Posted by: froggy | October 03, 2005 at 11:28 PM
Oh! I love your bag! and your girl looks so sweet...
Posted by: Lia | October 04, 2005 at 12:48 AM
I've had my eye on that Eiffel Tower fabric - it's a lovely way to remember a trip to Paris. Definitely a Paris chic bag. The photo (is that the same pink angel?)is priceless.
Posted by: erin | October 04, 2005 at 01:29 AM
Man, I want to know how people can sleep like that. I'm so jealous of people who can sleep anywhere.
Bag: great! Make more of them!
Posted by: Colleen | October 04, 2005 at 04:02 AM
she's so sweet. :) great bag!
Posted by: Liz | October 04, 2005 at 05:24 AM
The bag is beautiful. As is the kid. What great posture! I sorta remember being that flexible....and not appreciating it.
Posted by: Laurie | October 04, 2005 at 05:27 AM
Wonderful sewing! It's really lovely. Don't we all wish we can sleep with abandon like your little girl there nowadays..:) Now that's a picture to cherish! :D
Posted by: lauray | October 04, 2005 at 06:33 AM
The bag is beautiful. My sewing machine hasn't been out of the corner in ages, but I have a feeling my skills aren't up to making myself a cool bag like that. Pat yourself on the back!
And--what a sweet picture of your daughter!
Posted by: --Deb | October 04, 2005 at 06:44 AM
I LUUUUVVV that bag! I need to try my hand at making bags..I have so much fabric to use! Thanks for the hint about the batting..
ah, precious little girl..don't you love that mother knows best, but you quietly go on...
Posted by: PJ | October 04, 2005 at 07:10 AM
Your daughter is absolutely adorable!
Posted by: Kim | October 04, 2005 at 08:09 AM
Tres chic!
(And I love to see my girls asleep. So sweet, so amazingly flexible and unselfconcious!)
Posted by: Jeanne | October 04, 2005 at 09:22 AM
OMG I LOVE that bag... I need to learn to sew better..... I would love one of those! lol
Yet another thing to try and buy stuff for... stashes....
Posted by: Gina | October 04, 2005 at 09:23 AM
I love the tweed parts and I love anything Parisian, wonderful bag.
Posted by: Evangeline | October 04, 2005 at 09:31 AM
LOVE. IT. I love the tweed - where on earth did you find it?
Posted by: Jackie | October 04, 2005 at 04:47 PM
Okay, just too cool for words. I want that bag you talented woman. Can't believe how big that little girl is getting.
Posted by: shawn b | October 04, 2005 at 07:20 PM
My little one (2 yr), too, doesn't want to nap nowadays. I can understand what you mean by stopping in the track :D) Love you bag.
Posted by: Siow Chin | October 05, 2005 at 03:07 AM
I LOVE, love, love the bag!! The fabric is perfect - and the label absolutely makes it. I HATE that there isn't a pattern - you are so like the amazing cook who tells you to just put a pinch of this and that and leave it on the stove for awhile. Sheesh! (Okay - jealous rant over with.) Really, it is beautiful. (Silent jealous semi-rant still going on.)
Posted by: Kathy | October 05, 2005 at 07:49 AM
You bag is just gorgeous! Nice job!
aww! your daughter looks so sweet sleeping there :)
Posted by: Moni | October 05, 2005 at 08:04 AM
Love the bag! Love how the girl fell asleep. Amazing how they can sleep in the most uncomfortable looking positions.
Posted by: Risa | October 06, 2005 at 11:49 AM
May I ask where you bought the matterial? my daughter just got back from Paris and would LOVE something like this. thanks. V
Posted by: Valerie | April 30, 2006 at 05:09 PM