Here's my little Humbug Bag, all complete. They are called Humbug Bags because they are shaped like the British treat, humbug. Or, humbug also means nonsense, and the tricky shape of the bag is nonsensical. Or the little things you store in it are nonsense. Or, or...........
The inside is a 'quilters' print. And the wrist loop is a repurposed twill from a jelly roll. It had been so long since I put in a zipper that I didn't even recognize my zipper foot! But like riding a bike, it comes right back, and was really pretty easy.
Using normally cast off selvages, it is totally, completely, eco friendly! I think my Humbug Bag will work really well for taking notions to class.
What a great *green* project! Your bag turned out fantastic!
ReplyDeleteIt came out so cute, Pat! I'm not sure I would remember how to put in a zipper either, LOL.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love your humbug bag. How clever and it goes to show us that we can selvage anything and do something clever. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletePat that is the perfect solution for the selvedge..I love your humbug..I don't get alot of long selvedge cause I don't cut it in long strips but yours is a great solution.. I am thinking change purses as well!!
ReplyDeleteIt looks great and what a nice, eco friendly project. Where did you get the pattern? Thanks
ReplyDeleteJane
Beautiful and very clever! I love working with selvage, and am in the middle of making selvage placemats!
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