Friday, May 20, 2011

Knitting Bag

I made a prototype of the knitting bags that I will be selling at my yarn shop!! It's made from leftovers from my Amy Butler Purse. It's overwhelmingly girly & pink..and I LOVE it!!!


It is Butterick pattern B5006. I made Tote D, but will eventually make all of the accessories for it as well. Here is the finished tote:



I inserted magnets instead of Velcro. Velcro would probably get stuck to yarn and other valuable knitting supplies, so hopefully the magnets will work better. I used a small circular magnet and made a little pouch to sew to the main bag & flap.


 The pattern also called for cardboard in the bottom of the bag. I used this mesh stuff instead. I don't like the thought of using cardboard, just in case the bag gets wet.

Ta da!! I have a matching set!!!


Now the questions is.....how much to sell the knitting bag for??? Actually, first I need to make my mom's knitting bag for a belated Mother's Day present...and then I can start making several bags to sell in the store. 

5 comments:

  1. May I have your permission to use your photo of your version of B506 bag on our facebook page. You can look us up at facebook.butterickpatterns.

    Please email me at valeryp@mccallpattern.com to let me know. You did a super job.

    Valery Peters

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  2. What a gorgeous set! The bags look great & I love the fabric you used. Great job :)

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