Look What I Did!

kmccrea · Oct 23rd, 2006, 01:02 PM

I combined my two favorite passions, coffee and sewing and created this lovely tote! This one is not for sale, I made it for me. Next "me" project is a stadium tote with baseball stuff on it, another passion of mine.

Acrylic tortoise shell handles, real leather trim, 100% cotton lining and shell. That's Phoebe's tail you see peeking out from behind.

I had some really cool retro buttons in my huge stash which are square and went with the print really well! Phoebe stopped trying to chew the leather long enough to notice I was taking pictures. She laid down right in plain view. I didn't have the heart to move her, so Phoebe stayed in the picture.

A better view of the coffee bean print I used on both sides and some of the detachable pockets I put inside. I did not take pics of the inside because I have my stuff in it already. But, there is a key fob, zippered card pouch, change purse, eyeglass case and a zippered pocket which does not detach. There is also a tan liner inside with swirlies printed on it. I like a light liner for my purses because I can't see anything inside a black or dark bag. Phoebe's in this one, too. She never turns to face the camera, but I know she loves having her picture taken. I let her think she was getting away with something.
I hope you like the photos!

djgirl1976 · Oct 23rd, 2006, 01:15 PM

Cute! I have always wished I could sew, because I would make every designer bag that I like, and just change it into the perfect bag for me. I would get unique and make the color exactly what I wanted, and add fringe or pockets and make a different size. There are a lot of bags I like a lot that are just a little too small to be practical for me! I would spend a fortune buying the materials, though. I really have wanted for ages to do some designing myself. I even tried to change my major way back in college but my parents said no.

kmccrea · Oct 23rd, 2006, 01:26 PM

You can always learn to sew! It's really not hard, but does take practice. You can see my other stuff at my website Black Cat Originals - Unique and Custom Made Handbags, Totes, Accessories or click on the link in my signature.
I keep my portfolio there.
Kate

twinkle.tink · Oct 23rd, 2006, 03:23 PM

Very cute!

Coachlover123 · Oct 23rd, 2006, 07:32 PM

So cute! Sewing is a great hobby.

Serendipity · Oct 23rd, 2006, 08:12 PM

Cute! I used to sew, knit, and crochette! Now I just need to find the time to do that again.

passerby · Oct 23rd, 2006, 09:30 PM

The tote's cute! Can we have more pics of Phoebe, please?

kmccrea · Oct 24th, 2006, 03:30 AM

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Originally Posted by passerby

The tote's cute! Can we have more pics of Phoebe, please?

Phoebe says okay! She likes purses, too. That's her you see in my logo and avatar. All my other cats run when I pull out the camera.
This is Phoebe on her purse. I had to give it to her, because she was always in it and she chewed up the tassel. Okay, I could have replaced the tassel and maybe got most of the cat fur off, but well, she's spoiled.

kmccrea · Oct 24th, 2006, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Coachlover123

So cute! Sewing is a great hobby.

Keeps me sane and it's great I get to make a living at what I love to do. I do stuff for me as stress relief.
Kate

ruusu · Oct 24th, 2006, 07:41 AM

So cute :)!

kathyrose · Oct 24th, 2006, 08:40 AM

Very nice!

Bella Blonde · Oct 24th, 2006, 08:43 AM

What a cute bag! I wish I was the least bit creative.

TammyD · Oct 24th, 2006, 10:25 AM

Very very cute!!

seahorseinstripes · Oct 24th, 2006, 10:50 AM

cute!!! love your art works

theinsider · Oct 24th, 2006, 10:50 AM

great bag! I'm sure you'll get a lot of attention with it!

Oct 23rd, 2006, 01:02 PM	#1
kmccrea Designer At Large Location: Phoenix, AZ	Look What I Did! I combined my two favorite passions, coffee and sewing and created this lovely tote! This one is not for sale, I made it for me. Next "me" project is a stadium tote with baseball stuff on it, another passion of mine. Acrylic tortoise shell handles, real leather trim, 100% cotton lining and shell. That's Phoebe's tail you see peeking out from behind. I had some really cool retro buttons in my huge stash which are square and went with the print really well! Phoebe stopped trying to chew the leather long enough to notice I was taking pictures. She laid down right in plain view. I didn't have the heart to move her, so Phoebe stayed in the picture. A better view of the coffee bean print I used on both sides and some of the detachable pockets I put inside. I did not take pics of the inside because I have my stuff in it already. But, there is a key fob, zippered card pouch, change purse, eyeglass case and a zippered pocket which does not detach. There is also a tan liner inside with swirlies printed on it. I like a light liner for my purses because I can't see anything inside a black or dark bag. Phoebe's in this one, too. She never turns to face the camera, but I know she loves having her picture taken. I let her think she was getting away with something. I hope you like the photos! __________________ Katherine McCrea Black Cat Originals Will Bring Your Fashion Vision To Life!

Oct 23rd, 2006, 01:15 PM	#2
djgirl1976 handbag addict Location: Ohio	Re: Look What I Did! Cute! I have always wished I could sew, because I would make every designer bag that I like, and just change it into the perfect bag for me. I would get unique and make the color exactly what I wanted, and add fringe or pockets and make a different size. There are a lot of bags I like a lot that are just a little too small to be practical for me! I would spend a fortune buying the materials, though. I really have wanted for ages to do some designing myself. I even tried to change my major way back in college but my parents said no. __________________ Sometimes shopping requires ninja skills.

Oct 23rd, 2006, 01:26 PM	#3
kmccrea Designer At Large Location: Phoenix, AZ	Re: Look What I Did! You can always learn to sew! It's really not hard, but does take practice. You can see my other stuff at my website Black Cat Originals - Unique and Custom Made Handbags, Totes, Accessories or click on the link in my signature. I keep my portfolio there. Kate __________________ Katherine McCrea Black Cat Originals Will Bring Your Fashion Vision To Life!

Oct 23rd, 2006, 03:23 PM	#4
twinkle.tink Pixie Duster Location: Just call me Tink ;)	Re: Look What I Did! Very cute! __________________

Oct 23rd, 2006, 07:32 PM	#5
Coachlover123 shopaholic Location: Jersey	Re: Look What I Did! So cute! Sewing is a great hobby. __________________

Oct 23rd, 2006, 08:12 PM	#6
Serendipity Member	Re: Look What I Did! Cute! I used to sew, knit, and crochette! Now I just need to find the time to do that again.

Oct 23rd, 2006, 09:30 PM	#7
passerby Member	Re: Look What I Did! The tote's cute! Can we have more pics of Phoebe, please?

Oct 24th, 2006, 07:41 AM	#10
ruusu Member Location: Finland	Re: Look What I Did! So cute :)!

Oct 24th, 2006, 08:40 AM	#11
kathyrose The Bargain Hunter Location: Norman, OK	Re: Look What I Did! Very nice! __________________ "I'll have to walk a thousand miles just to find the ground deserving of your feet." ~ Saves The Day Kathy's Bag Collection

Oct 24th, 2006, 08:43 AM	#12
Bella Blonde Member	Re: Look What I Did! What a cute bag! I wish I was the least bit creative. __________________ Demented and sad, but social

Oct 24th, 2006, 10:25 AM	#13
TammyD Rising Star Location: the global village	Re: Look What I Did! Very very cute!!

Oct 24th, 2006, 10:50 AM	#14
seahorseinstripes bag greed bug Location: summer land	Re: Look What I Did! cute!!! love your art works __________________ WISH LIST Louis Vuitton Brown Watercolor Speedy 35 . Hermès Kelly DREAMING OF YSL Muse Two Croc . YSL Muse Croc . Chanel Biarritz Croc http://bagcraze.blogspot.com/ http://charcoalholic.blogspot.com/

Oct 24th, 2006, 10:50 AM	#15
theinsider Member Location: Berlin- Germany	Re: Look What I Did! great bag! I'm sure you'll get a lot of attention with it!