I first discovered the Renegade Bag designed by Sara Lawson of Sew Sweetness while watching Sara's Sunday night live shows, and I was immediately drawn to it. It looked structured and professional, and I especially loved the cork details she used. The next day, I bought the pattern and ordered some cork from her website. But it took me months to start work on it because I was afraid.
When I did start sewing this bag, there were parts where I just had to grit my teeth and power through it. For the most part the cork isn't harder to work with than quilting cotton, but when I was assembling the bag, it was pretty hard. By the time I finished assembling the exterior of the bag, I was sweating even though my sewing room is colder than the rest of the house. But once I'm finished, I think it was worth the effort because the cork is truly the best part of this bag!
I had on hand a few bag tags so I attached them to the sides of the bag with rivets. (Which honestly are a little big for the tag but oh well!) For an extra little touch of hardware, I attached a little zipper pull that says "I solemnly swear that I'm up to no good." (I'm a die-hard Potterhead!)
I'm so in love with this bag and I can't wait to carry it!
Hi Liz! This bag looks like it is for sale in a store, you did such a great job. I am not a bag person - haven't carried one in 40 years. But I do need to make one for my sister-in-law so I will certainly keep your model in mind! Happy Friday! ~smile~ Roseanne
ReplyDeleteThat's a great looking bag, Liz! You did an AWESOME job! (loving the pillow too) But where is the cork that you speak of?
ReplyDeleteYou did an amazing job! I've had my eye on that pattern as well. I do like your color selections--definitely something you can carry every day, no matter what you're wearing. Now I want to make one!
ReplyDeleteOooh I love this bag, I'm calling it the Black Bag of Courage, you are so brave, cork, rivets and a zipper.
ReplyDeleteYour bag looks awesome! I love the texture that the cork gives to the bag, I am glad to hear that the cork was good to work with.
ReplyDeleteI have a nice supply of cork but haven't used any of it yet; fear, I guess. Your bag looks terrific and just like something I would purchase in a handbag store! Great job Liz!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great looking bag! I do agree that it looks so professional. I love that there are so many more accessories available that make these things a bit easier. I haven’t worked with cork, yet, but everyone seems to llike it. You are one courageous cookie taking on these complex bags. I love bags, but make fewer and fewer. Yesterday, I even packed a few away inside a larger bag. I don’t change them as often as I used too. I think it is a function of not having so many different places to go - sports practices, games, etc. so life requires fewer things.
ReplyDeleteI have a thing for bags, and collect patterns and kits of them. Haha. They are not in my UFO stack, but probably should be. You did a great job on this, Liz! It looks so professional. Love the bag tag - haha!
ReplyDeleteOh, do I ever love your bag! So pro! You're tempting me to make a Renegade. I do enjoy watching Sara's Sunday night and Tuesday night shows.
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