Black Forest Bag
This terrific Melly and me pattern has been on my “to-make” list for a few months. Now it’s finished just in time for summer!
The fabrics are all from the Summer in the City range by Urban Chicks for Moda.
It’s made pretty much as per the pattern, although it has a layer of Pellon as well as interfacing throughout.
This is the first internal zipped pocket I’ve done like this – thanks to a great tutorial on the Sew Mama Sew blog. There is an internal patch pocket on the other side but you can’t really see it in this photo.
And there is the ubiquitous key fob!
I included a base made from fast-to-fuse, but possibly cut it a little too wide. This bag can hold a fair amount, so the structured base will help to support its shape. As usual, there are things that I will do differently the next time I make up this pattern. Anyway, I’ll be keeping this first go for myself!
Great job…as always! I love the fabric…I have really been loving orange lately!
Excellent work!
For some reason technorati only lets me know occasionally that you have updated, so I missed your last three or so entries before this one! So I will say here: Love the skirt- very summery and fun. All the bags are so great and fresh and fabulous looking- you have some lucky friends! I especially love your fabrics- I love Joel Dewberry and Urban Chiks!
Oh, yes! This yummy looking bag just screams “Summer”! I love it! Its another beautiful from your talented hands.
Gorgeous work lara, you finish everything so beautifully
Really beautiful bag. It looks expertly-made.
Thanks so much for letting us know Lara – it is stunning!!! love the added pocket and my favourite fabrics – so cute!! I have made another one last week too (using thick pellon) and may post it today as well!! Hope you enjoy wearing it!!
I love your bag! I have the same pattern, but not half of your sewing skills so mine are always missing bits 🙁 guess I need to get back into it and be more patient. or maybe take a lesson or two from you 😉