Monday, March 25, 2013

Ballerina Dance Bag

A few weeks ago my youngest started dance class.  Of course she needed her own dance bag lovingly made by mom.

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The fabric is Ann Kelle ballerinas for the exterior and Michael Miller Pixie Stix for the handles and lining.  I just made up my own pattern after checking out Anna’s Noodlehead tutorials, deciding what I could and couldn’t do and trying to figure out appropriate dimensions.  It went together like a breeze!  I don’t know why I don’t try more projects like this one.

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The bag is the perfect size to hold both her tap and ballet shoes with room to grow about 10” x 13”.  I used Pellon SF101 for interfacing which gave it a nice shape without being stiff.  I am happy to say that after being carried around nearly constantly for the past few weeks, the handle and zipper have held up just fine.

I also wanted to let everyone know that Jana won the giveaway for the “emerald” fat quarters. 

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Thanks to everyone who entered!  I’ll be having another giveaway in my next post, this time for an embroidery book.  Have you ever tried embroidery?  I’m hooked!

Linking up to Fabric Tuesday over at Quilt Story.

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12 comments:

  1. IzzyMarch 25, 2013 at 9:48 PM

    Cute little bag! And what a gorgeous dance outfit she has. :-)

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  2. sunnyMarch 25, 2013 at 10:59 PM

    Sew cute!!!!

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  3. Needle little BalanceMarch 26, 2013 at 5:26 AM

    Fabric+bag= too cute!

    Yes, you should definitely try more projects like this and just make your own patterns! These things turn out great. Like e.g. your emerald stars.

    P.S. Can´t believe that V. is already big enough for dance class!

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  4. Elena @ Modern OliviaMarch 26, 2013 at 5:43 AM

    what a cute little bag and I love the ballerina fabric. well done@

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  5. SaraMarch 26, 2013 at 7:33 AM

    Your little ballerina is sooo sweet:) And the bag too of course!

    Guess what??


    I ordered an illustration from Tasha Horsley and it is due to be shipped tomorrow!!! Can you tell me again where you had it framed and a estimate of pricing?

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  6. SvetlanaMarch 26, 2013 at 9:47 AM

    Adorable, what a fun idea, Jamie. And that ballerina fabric is perfect.

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  7. ErinMarch 26, 2013 at 11:27 AM

    Great bag. The ballerina fabric is so cute.

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  8. MyraMarch 26, 2013 at 11:54 AM

    That is a really cute bag! Such adorable ballerina fabric! :)

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  9. BethMarch 26, 2013 at 2:07 PM

    So cute! I made my little ballerina a bag too!

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  10. CeLynnMarch 28, 2013 at 12:07 AM

    Adorable ballerina tote bag mom ;) Congratulations to Jana!

    Have no tried embroidery,but really want to! Today I did take a class at the LQS for Beading on Batik!

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  11. Pomegranate QuiltsMarch 28, 2013 at 5:06 AM

    Lovely bag! Your daughter must be the belle of the ballet class :)

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  12. CarlaMarch 28, 2013 at 7:07 PM

    It's very sweet!

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