finally (FINALLY!!) finished sewing my OOT bags! (pics)

[Leia78]

They look great Carly! I would totally use those bags over and over again!

[MsShelley]

Carly, they look great!

[shellb]

Those are awesome! Love 'em.

[twinkletoes]

Wow Carly, they turned out really cute! You and your sister did an excellent job. You go Martha Stewart! I want one, lol :~)

[Alyssa]

Wow Carly - those look amazing!!!

[ErinB]

Carly those are great! I too considered doing my own for about a second, then immediately vetoed the idea! It looks likes you could be another BDWer to start a side business! They are great!

[tlomlad]

WOW!!!!! i wish i had your skill those are great specially for your first time !

[Christine]

carly those look awesome, you are very brave to sew them all, but they turned out fabulous!

[boscobel]

Oh boy, you guys are all so wonderful. I couldn't quote you all for this response, so as a big response, THANK YOU ALL! The comments really make me feel better. I mean I like the bags and all, some have some sloppy parts, but I think it's the fact that I made them that makes them ok. You know, part of the charm of a handmade item.

 

I am actually glad I did complete the bags. A week or so ago, I was running into all kinds of sewing machine problems and was feeling stressed out and I wanted to quit and go buy dollar store bags or something. But Jill wouldn't let me, so I have to thank her for pushing me.

 

I am going to be posting a few of our handmade things today, since I just took the pictures last night...

 

Jenna - I can gather some of the measurements for you and write up some quick directions, but not sure if I will be able to do that before I leave. Send me a PM if you don't hear from me during next week and I can do it when I get back a MARRIED WOMAN!

 

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Originally Posted by jenna2777 too cute! I love them! I really want OOT for my guests...can't seem to find the perfect ones though...my MIL to be has offered to make some for me, so i am interested in the "how to" - what type of fabric did u use for the hibiscus bag?

Rach - that's a great idea. I hadn't thought of adding a tag. Hmmmm, now what should it say? Like just a hang tag? Oooh, what about a clear mailing label that I could stick on the interior and they can them remove? Or is that corny?

 

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Originally Posted by LC_Rachel Oh those are so beautiful Carly! They will LOVE them. Make sure to add a personalized tag so they know YOU made them. You should be so proud.   Now send one to me! LOL

Thanks, Michelle. I never have sewn before except at Christmas I made some heavy baby dolls for my neice and nephew and Matt's niece. So I guess I have sewn before, once. But still proud of myself!

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Originally Posted by michelle08 Very cute!!! and you have never sewn before i WOULDN'T have known!

[becks]

Wow Carly!!!! Those turned out so beautifully. Your girls will be so excited to get them. Be PROUD!!!!