Some of you already know Rose Beck from RosyPosy Knitting Designs. I recently held a giveaway to win some of her knit shawl patterns (they are so gorgeous). Well, Rose is also a very talented seamstress. You may remember her leather version of the Emmaline Bag, it turned out so beautiful! Lately, she's been busy working on some amazing bag patterns of her own. I've been lucky enough to be able to pattern test one of them, AND to be able give away one of the patterns.
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| My Version of the Uptown Hobo Bag |
Rose's Uptown Hobo Bag was such a fun bag to make. The pattern is easy to follow, the pattern pieces are well labelled, and the photos are clear (and plentiful). This is definitely a bag that an advanced beginner could tackle and be very pleased with the result.
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| Rose's Uptown Hobo Bag |
I made my Uptown Hobo with Anna Maria Horner's beautiful Coreopsis in Coral from her Loulouthi collection. The fabric I chose was velveteen... and it turned out so soft and cozy! I love this fabric for this bag. Yum! I interfaced it with fusible woven interfacing, such as Shape-Flex 101 from Pellon and used and Essex yarn died linen for the interior. The linen doesn't really match the fabric at all, but just seems to work for me. I love the coral and blue together. I also added some double-cap studs to my strap. Need some inspiration? You can see some other gorgeous versions made up in different fabrics HERE.
Pattern instructions also include directions for an easy slip pocket and an internal zipper pocket, if you choose to add one.
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| A nice opportunity to try some of my stitches! |
This pattern makes up very fast and I think you get a huge reward for an nice afternoons work. I really think this pattern has great value, and I recommend it highly. You can read the materials list HERE, and buy the pattern HERE.
I really admire Rose's work, and it's an honour to support her pattern business. Bag ladies like to stick together!
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| Rose's Bag in Wool Boucle |
The contest will run until midnight US/Canada Mountain Standard Time on Monday, April 8 and the contest winner will be announced on Tuesday morning. Please enter in the Rafflecopter widget below and share this post on facebook. Let's all support Rose!
Congratulations to Phyllis!! Thank you all for entering the pattern giveaway!!
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My favorite is a cross body bag, as it's easier to deal with kids with 2 free hands. :) Thanks for a chance to win! :)
ReplyDeleteRight now my favorite style of handbag is the Emmaline Bag : )
ReplyDeleteThank You For ThIs Chance!!
ReplyDeleteI Love the Emmaline Bag!!
ReplyDeleteI really like that hobo bag!
ReplyDeleteJanelle thanks for the chance for a new pattern.
ReplyDeleteI like hobo bags!
ReplyDeleteThanks for a great giveaway!
I prefer a shoulder/ cross body. A medium size is great so shoulder won't hurt even if it's full.
ReplyDeleteI so rarely get new bags that I just go with whatever catches my fancy at the time.
ReplyDeleteLove this pattern! My favorite bag is always a shoulder bag, with lots of room!
ReplyDeleteI love yours and Rose's bags. Beautiful fabrics. Thanks for the giveaway and a chance to win.
ReplyDeletelove your bags thanks
ReplyDeleteI love the bags! Pretty and different!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty just love how the different fabrics change the look completely.
ReplyDeleteI would love to win this pdf
ReplyDeleteMy favorite style of bag is big with lots of pockets for organization.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite style of handbag is one with clean lines and a deceptively roomy interior! The Emmaline bag is absolutely gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteI like a crossbody bag - less strain on my shoulder and it leaves my hands free. Beautiful bag pattern! Thanks for the chance!
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My favorite bag is a bowler style - very square or slightly smaller at the top with lots of pockets inside and out for organization. It also has to be large enough for my Nook tablet and lots of other stuff.
ReplyDeleteI love this bag!!!!
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I like a tote style handbag.
ReplyDeleteI Love your patterns!
ReplyDeleteI like medium sized shoulder bags with lots of pockets.
ReplyDeleteSo many lovely bag patterns but not enough time in the day!!
ReplyDeleteMy favourite is Emmaline, but reckon it could become your Boyd St Bowling Bag x
ReplyDeleteI love messenger style bags! The Emmaline bag is very cool!
ReplyDeleteI like Messenger bags.
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My favorite type of bag is a medium size one. Small bags don't work for me because I always carry lots of stuff in my bag :)
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I am not sure I have a favorite style of purse, but I do the love bird fabric in your header!
ReplyDeleteCynthia at http://FeedingBig.com
I like a small-medium size with room to put the strap on my shoulder ;)
ReplyDeleteI love this pattern and tend to gravitate towards a medium-large bag that may be carried cross body or over my shoulder. Thanks for the opportunity!
ReplyDeleteGreat bags... not sure which is my favorite, but the Uptown Hobo Bag is very sweet!!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is a backpack style. It enables me to carry a toddler without my purse swinging around. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteCross body when I'm not carrying a diaper bag.
ReplyDeleteGreat Pattern, love the purses!
ReplyDeleteI love a hobo bag!!!
ReplyDeleteI made my first backpack style one last week. I'm digging it right now.
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