The Marcia Tote

There's a new bag @ Arlene's Bags. It is the Marcia Tote. I know I am biased but I absolutely love the Marcia Tote.

I especially like its curved, foldover top zipper closure & its size.

The Marcia Tote has plenty of pockets. The front of the bag has one slip-in pocket, the back has 3 slip-in pockets, & the inside has 3 slip-in pockets.

In addition to plenty of pockets, the Marcia Tote has loads of storage space. The Marcia Tote measures 14" high with the zippered top folded, 17" wide, & 5" deep.

The Marcia Tote is shown in the Morriston prequilted fabric & its coordinate.

I definitely plan on making a few more Marcia Totes for the November holiday sale I plan to do. Hopefully, I will make one for myself too!

The Lily Bag

The Lily Bag is just a wonderful, everyday shoulder bag.

The Lily Bag has one outside front zippered pocket that extends from side seam to side seam.

Inside there are 6 pockets: on each side there are 3 slip-in pockets.

Measurements: The zippered top, from one strap seam to the opposite one, measures almost 15".

The base, looking at the bag from the front, measures 12" side to side.

The base, from front to back, measures 6".

The bag height, from the center of the zipper to the bottom, is 9". The height, at the sides, from the strap seam to the bottom, is 10".

The strap can be any length one wants but the standard length of the strap is 30".
The strap drop from the top center of the strap to the top of the zipper is 18".

A wristlet is included with a Lily Bag.

The bag at the top of the page is shown in the elegant Belle of the South prequilted fabric.

The bag below is shown in the glorious Hannah prequilted fabric.

The wristlet below is shown in the Belle of the South prequilted fabric.

Price: $60.00

The Teagan Bag

The Teagan Bag is the newest bag at Arlene's Bags.

I love wristlets but, realistically, they don't hold much. Well, the Teagan Bag changes all that with its convertible versatility, size, exterior front angled slip-in pocket, exterior back zippered pocket & 4 interior card slots.

With its removable cross-body & wristlet straps, the Teagan Bag easily converts from a wristlet to a cross-body bag.

The Teagan Bag measures 7" across at its bottom, 9.5" across at its zippered top, and 6" tall.

The bag is shown in the now retired black Orleans prequilted fabric which definitely makes it one-of-a kind!

Sharman Bag & Jeannine Wristlet

A friend recently ordered a Sharman Bag & Jeannine Wristlet as a gift for her friend. She chose the beautiful Belle of the South prequilted fabric & its coordinate for the 2 bags.

Although the Sharman shoulder bag only measures 10" across & 7.5" high, its 2" depth makes it surprisingly roomy. Its shoulder strap also makes it an ideal across-the-chest bag.

Along with its detachable wrist strap, the Jeannine Wristlet's 2 zippered sections really set it apart from the standard wristlet. How nice that items can be organized!!

The fabrics are available in my etsy store:https://www.etsy.com/shop/Bassetmommy?show_panel=true

The Latest Nancy T Tote Bag Order

This past week I completed an order for a Nancy T Zippered Tote Bag.

My customer customized the outside front pocket of her bag by having me replace the usual zippered front pocket with a slip-in monogrammed front pocket.

The bag has a deep,divided outside back pocket & 6 inside slip-in pockets. I used the lining fabric to accent the top of the pockets. All the inside pockets make for great organization & keep the bag becoming just a big old sack!!

The tote has a recessed zipper closure which is also accented with the lining fabric.

Cowl Neck Top

Yesterday I decided to make something for the summer as a way of getting out of the winter doldrums.  This winter seems endless as does the snow.
So, I decided to make McCalls pattern 6963. Because I was using fabric leftover from a dress I made 2 years ago, I made the short sleeved version.  The fabric was a very stretchy knit as called for in the directions.  In effect, I really was making a muslin to test fit, etc.
The pattern went together pretty easily.  I serged most of it.  Overall, I like the top but I will go down one size on the neckline for the next one I make.  And I will make another cowl neck top!!

The Jeannine 2 Zipper Wristlet

If you like wristlets, pouches or whatever you want to call them, then I think you will love the Jeannine 2 Zip Wristlet.

Measuring about 7.75" across X 5" high, the Jeannine Wristlet offers double storage space because of its 2 zippered sections.  Because the strap is detachable, the wristlet can be carried as a wristlet or just tossed into a larger bag to!hold cosmetics, charhing cords, etc.

The wristlet is shown in the elegant Belle of the South prequilted fabric.

Price: $20.