Looking Through My Files

I collect photos of handbags, pouches, applique, and embroidery as I zoom around in the ether. Then when I feel like sewing and need some inspiration, I run a slide show of these photos, - and do either one of two things.

• Mumble to myself as I come across ones I would like to make -  and then do nothing/go make someting else - or
• Get to one of the photos and suddenly - that's it - off to try to make a pattern. Sometimes it's the bit of fabric I just bought that makes me stop on one photo that I never had before. And then I'm into a genuine project .

Here's some of the photos in my  Inspiration Collection - Bags I Haven't Made (yet). If you see printing on a photo then it's from e-Bay and you will find the sellers there - usually with lots of craft books for sale - more than likely Japanese ones.

  Love this idea. I think you would have to make more than just one to get the impact.

 

I like this fastening.

 

 

This is a Denyse Schmit Quilt Bag made from vinyl, but I think this would also look great in linen. 

 

 

I've had this one for such a long time. The fabric is too busy for me but I like the shape of the little purse (left page, front).

 

Love the little purse on the right! My intention is to try this and then do a tutorial.

 

I did use this one as inspiration for a kid's bag I made.

 

 

I'm constantly coming back to this one. The shape is very pleasing to me. I think I should just get busy and do it!

Comments

[NoirGirl]

I save inspirational photos, too! Except mine are usually paper and I tape them into a notebook.

Those little caterpillars on the plaid bags are so cute! Such a great idea for covered buttons!

[Kathi D]

Great collection! I love those little bags at top.

[raina]

That bottom bag is my favorite. beautiful.

[Tracy]

Love them all...nothing like a little handbag love to brighten a girl's day... :o) ((HUGS))

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[laurao]

Just looking at those bags made me feel good! I love to horde pictures too (usually torn out of catalogs etc...) but I've been known to whip out my camera in stores! Someday someone's going to ask me what the heck I'm up to!

[Kyoko]

Thank you for sharing some of the photos! I do exactly the same :D I usually forget them and about few months later I find it in my folder and be surprised...I will share mine sometime soon.
Oh, I also love the little caterpillar on the drawstring pouch and the purse :D