Fleuri Bag!

[Frangipani]

I finally got a chance to make Crochet Me's fleuri bag!! I love it! http://crochetme.com/ I went searching high and low for the plastic purse handles and only found one that was way too expensive and didn't match.

Anyway, I wanted to make it an "evening/going out" bag so I lined the inside, sewed in a zipper (for the FIRST time) and used a black cord as a handle.

I LOVE it! :manyheart p.s. fitst time posting pics since the move so hope I get it right!

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y100/bellascreations/Fleuri_4.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y100/bellascreations/Fleuri_3.jpg

[mythunderbird]

wow that is so pretty, you did a great job:bounce :bounce :bounce :rose vicki

[threeolivemartini]

WOW.. great job bec!

[rebeccav]

Fantastic job!!! :elle

so, how did it work up? i've got the yarn for it.... now i just need the time :blush

[diamond]

Wow! That is so cute. I love it. You did a great job. Really, really cute! :hot

[Brie]

Ooh, that's gorgeous!

[BlueFuzzy]

I love it!:manyheart:clap It turned out great and the lining matches perfectly.
You did a nice job with the zipper too.:cheer

Juanita

[Marine_Wife]

Your bag is beautiful! Great job on the zipper too. Was that scary? It looks so professional.

[natalie058]

You did such a great job, Bec! I'm envious of how well it's lined and zippered, LOL!

[dennymare]

Very beautiful purse, you did great with the zipper and lining looks really professional. :cheer

mary

[Frangipani]

Thanks for the comments! It would have taken about 3 minutes to put the zipper and lining on if I had a sewing machine, but alas, it took me a few hours to do it all by hand. When you make the bag, it's done it two halves, then put them together. I did the lining while it was still in halves, then put it together. I really like lining the handbags I make because it keeps them from stretching as much. I'm trying to decide if I want to sell this one or keep it for myself! I'm just so happy with it. I LOVE roses!
:manyheart

[crosette]

I really like your purse...that black strap thingy and the tassel on the zipper are cute and the lining is really pretty...good job! :)

[pidot]

I love your purse, Bec! and the lining too.

Fe

[cinfulkarmah]

Nicely done!

I found a cheap supplier for the handles from a macrame source. They had all different sizes!

You can check out the details here: http://justcinful.blogspot.com/2005/02/another-one-bites-dust.html

[Kathleen]

That turned out just awesome. I love the lining too!

[new2crochet]

I love the bag. I have it on my list to make also. What kind of yarn did you use? Also did you use the hook size the pattern called for? I think it is so cute. The lining and zipper are great!!:cheer

new2crochet

[TepperWear]

Fantastic. I just love it. I love seeing things that are different.

[gingerchai]

cute and very girly!
tracy

[Sue89]

That is so cool! I love your variation with the wrist cord. I hope you decide to keep it, because I'm betting it's going to be an attention-getter wherever you go.

[vhanna26]

What a cute purse:) . I like the zipper and lining. I brought the yarn and handle for one a month ago, so I'll get to it someday!

Vera

[jaclim]

That's a beautifully done bag!!!! Congratulations! I love the color you used and the lining and the tasseled zipper! :clap

[jingles96]

Wow! That is awesome. :)

[Frangipani]

I used an I hook and the yarn is Cleckheaton Country 8 ply (aussie brand). The colour is burgundy. Yeah, I think I'll keep it! Can't help myself! :devil

Bec

[faithpa76]

Very pretty, what a neat idea!! You did a fabulous job with the zipper!

[kariholtz]

That is soooo darling! :manyheart

[ZingyZoid]

I love it!

[Dani]

I just love it!!!!
I so need to learn how to line a bag. I love cute little crochet bags but mine do stretch out some over time. Maybe something I could learn over the summer!!
Again too cute!!!!

[mumbles17]

I love what you did- the lining and zipper look sooo good - was it difficult to attch?( zips kinda scare me!!!LOL)

fiona

[ellebee]

Beautiful! :clap Its been on my list to do! You did a great job with the lining - it really gives it a finished look.

[123mama]

Very pretty purse.:manyheart And a zipper:eek Great work.

[phatballet]

It's adorable! Love the changes you made to the pattern, too--zipper instead of purse handles. Nice!

;-)
Denise

[Dalia]

oh! that is just gorgeous!!:manyheart

[sugalily]

Very cute!! I love it!!

Great job! :clap
Lily

[Chatty]

WOW, I love that and I think I just might have to make one someday :yay

:frog

[crochetaddict033]

I love it! Looks great. How did you learn to attatch lining and zippers? Is there a website or book? I'm kinda scared of them.....lol....but they look so cute!

[AshEgypt]

I'm so jealous! I just finished one this morning and it looks like crud. :rant I have not been having good luck lately. But you've inspired me to try again. Thanks! :yay

:frog

[Julie]

Bec it's BEAUTIFUL!!! :jumpyay

[clearwaters]

I love it! I have my mind set to make one too. Wouldn't have thought about the lining and the zipper. Great Job!

[Frangipani]

Thanks!!! Crochetaddict. That was my first go at a zipper. I hand sewed one side of the zipper to the inside of the bag (leaving room for the zip to close without snagging on the yarn. Then I put the lining in on the same side, all around the bag, covering the zipper material (again making sure it wouldn't snag where the zip runs along). Then I did the other side of the zipper the same way. As I attached it I zipped it closed to make sure I wasn't doing it wrong. Then I attached the lining for that side.

It was my first time too and I just hoped for the best. Pretty easy. I just picked the right colour zipper to match and it was cheap in case I messed it up too bag. I almost prefer hand sweing it so I can go slow. Sewing machines tend to snag on me!

Bec

[crochetdiva]

It is simply adorable. :cheer :cheer :cheer

[upmom]

very pretty! I love the colors! You did an awesome job!:cheer

[MorMonsen]

It's beautiful! I understand why you love it. Great job!

Eva

[crochetaddict033]

Thanks for letting me know how you did it. I'd like to give it a try!!!

[Chatty]

I showed this to my son in law and he wants me to make one for his adopted daughter at church. Some of the grownups 'adopt' a teenager for a year and get to know them, give them prezzies at special times, whatever and when I saw that purse I just thought of Mindy. Her favorite color is orange so I'm making it orange with a black lining. I found 2 metal moons whos curved side just matches the curve of the bag so those will be my handles, no zip but it will have a button to close. I hope she likes it.

[Monique39]

I love it!

[butterfly_girl]

Pretty! i love the color!

[hhensler]

Turned out great!!!

[cher49]

wow that is pretty

[candy4271]

Now that is a GREAT bag! excellent work

[TXyarnelf]

It's lovely. Love the color and the lining. GREAT JOB! :clap

Hugs, :hug

[hey let's go]

That is really cute! You crocheted it wonderfully. It looks like something I would buy in a store.

[SmoothFox]

Wow when the purse is closed, you can't see the zipper. Wow.

Gonna have to dig out my magazine!

Donna

[Hookerangel]

WOW gorgeous!

[Debbi-a1]

That is beautiful. You did a great job.

[rolling_backpack]

Wow! It's beautiful, good job :D

[Evelyn1]

You did a fantastic job. It is so cute.. Love the color.

Evelyn1

[Tomeygirl]

I love it you did a great job on the lining!!! I think I am going to put this one on my list for christmas gifts.