Comments on: DIY Reversible Copycat Bag

By: Noile

Noile — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:41:54 +0000

Unfortunately, I can’t get to it now, Pete, but I’m sure you’ll do fine winging it. I cant remember exactly how I lined the bag. Maybe pick up a commercial pattern for a bag with a similar shape (with the handle cut in one with the bag body)? It should have good lining instructions. Size-wise, just draw your paper pattern to the length you want, and then make the bag body proportionate. IF it helps, I think the finished width of the strap at the top is 4 inches; when I wear it, I usually fold it double, which looks great, and is very comfortable to wear. Good luck with yours!

By: Pete

Pete — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:30:15 +0000

A great bag, but as a newbie sewing neophite I’d like some measurements. You cut two pieces of each cloth? How did you line the bag? Did you stitch it and then turn it inside out? I am lost, but love the look so I’m starting out just winging it. Thanks – Pete

By: Katrina

Katrina — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 23:59:17 +0000

That is an awesome bag! I love the pockets, so sneaky!

I could even make mine look just like yours too, as I also have that sheet set (and curtains)! I actually have two sets. I used them since I was about 10 (about 15 years ago) until just this past year when I upgraded to a larger bed! The fabric really holds up!

That fabric takes me back to high school!

By: Noile

Noile — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 02:54:34 +0000

Melissa, the only pattern piece I used was the one I free-hand drafted. It’s in the fourth photo from the top. I just eyeballed the proportions in the store. You can draw something similar from looking at my photo; it’ll work fine even if your proportions are slightly off.

By: Melissa

Melissa — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 02:04:15 +0000

Do you have a pattern that you can share for this? or is it just copied from the other purse?

By: Noile

Noile — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 00:46:44 +0000

Oh, dear, Amelia. There would be a reason you recognize the fabric in the second picture: it is an old sheet! Years ago, I bought a whole bunch of them at a thrift shop just to use for odd projects. The colors are so much fun! (And the sheets are still turning up, for some reason — I saw a set, virtually new, just a few months ago at another shop.)

I often buy sheets (even new, on super sale) to use for muslins, but I really, really hate pale pastel ones. Bright colors and wacky prints are much more fun to work with, especially if experimenting.

By: Amelia

Amelia — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 23:40:31 +0000

That’s so weird, I used to have sheets with the same pattern as the second picture!

Also, I love this pattern, especially the hidden pocket.

By: Noile

Noile — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:46:27 +0000

Hi, Hellen — thanks for your note. I’m sorry, but I don’t make these bags for sale. I just made mine for fun, and wrote about it to inspire others. It’s part of my category “DIY” (Do It Yourself) to share ideas for making things without a commercial pattern.

By: Hellen

Hellen — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 06:30:17 +0000

Hi, i love your bag!! i think its a great idea!!!, i want it, but i have a lil’ problem, i’m from Mexico City, but i was wondering if you can send it to Mexico and how much does it cost with the shipping and without it.
thank you very much
hellen