Saturday, February 23, 2013

Drop Cloth and Lace Messenger Bag

I have a beautiful LuLu Beans Crochet Scarf giveaway happening now!! Please go enter HERE!!!

Well friends, I finally accomplished something that's been on my to-do list for over a year now. I made my own messenger bag!!! I'm thinking I should have attempted to make one a little sooner because I seriously love it!

In typical Melissa fashion, I kind of just winged it and didn't know what I was doing half the time, so I don't really have a tutorial for you.

I folded a piece of drop cloth in half, drew on it with a pencil the shape I knew I wanted my bag, cut it out, hemmed and sewed, added a strap and a pretty piece of vintage lace. I know that makes no sense, but it's really the best I can do - those are "winging it" instructions after all.

Here's how it turned out.........don't look too close......it's not perfect! ;)












I also like the look of the square shaped messenger bags. Maybe in another year I'll get around to making one like that?? We'll see! :) 

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21 comments:

  1. Melissa,
    Darling bag you have here...hats off to you for a job well done:)

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  2. So lovely! Love the color and lace detail!Thanks so much for sharing. Would love to have you visit me sometime.
    Have a fabulous day!
    Hugs from Portugal,

    Ana Love Craft
    www.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com

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  3. Awesome job! I'm partial to the linen look of dropcloth myself and the contrast of the lace is so nice! I would love it if you shared this great DIY idea at Thrifty to Nifty Thursdays at A Jennuine Life. http://www.ajennuinelife.com/2013/02/thrifty-to-nifty-thursdays-8.html

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  4. Good job!!!! wish i could sew :(

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  5. Really pretty amazing how a scrap of lace just adds so much to basic drop cloth fabric

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  6. I love this! So cute! I've been wanting to make a messenger bag too!

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  7. This is so cute! I'd never have thought to add lace like that.

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  8. very pretty!! I think its beautiful! I popped over from Sumos Sweet Stuff. I host a Tasteful Tuesdays Link party that I would love for you to bring this to! www.nap-timecreation.com

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  9. I love it! I have a drop cloth waiting to be turned into a bag or two. I've made a purse style with lace and ruffles. Love the messenger bag idea! Popping over from Craft-O-Maniac.

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  10. It's practical, yet girly. What's not to like?

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  11. This is so cute. I have several purse patterns that would be so cute made out of drop cloth fabric. Thanks for sharing.

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  12. This is gorgeous! I love the colors and the lace is the perfect touch! I would definitely use this as a purse. Would love for you to share at the party tomorrow! xo bridgett

    www.osiemoats.com

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  13. How lovely and what a creative idea. I love the touch of lace. Very pretty. Thanks tons for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty

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  14. The lace make all the difference - nice touch!

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  15. Really adorable and the lace is a great touch. Please share your entry on Creative Crafts Thursday, www.creativecraftsthursday.blogspot.com, and any of your favorite projects each and every week.

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  16. Your messenger bag is so cute!!! I love how it turned out!!!!

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  17. Oh my gosh, I love it! Lace looks so good against the canvas :)!

    I have a weekend Link party if you'd care to join:
    http://www.bobijensen.com

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  18. Great job! Thanks for sharing at Fluster's Creative Muster. I'm looking forward to seeing what you link up next week.

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  19. I just love this! Oh my gosh.. I want one! I featured it on my Pink Hippo Party @ http://pinkapotamus.blogspot.com/2013/03/pink-hippo-party-116.html
    xoxo
    Amie

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