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Manchester Metallics Summer Bag Challenge

in Inspiration on 04/07/16

Hello shimmery goodness! Today I’m sharing a beach tote as part of the Robert Kaufman and Sew Mama Sew Manchester Metallics Summer Bag Challenge. The challenge features the new fabric line from Robert Kaufman called… Manchester Metallics.

Mancherster Metallics Main1

The manchester metallics fabric is gorgeous and has just the right amount of shimmer. I love how the fabric changes in the sunlight! It adds extra dimension and interest to this simple tote – the bag shimmers from one angle and reads subtle and tonal from another angle.

Manchester Metallics Main Side View

I love sewing with bold colors.  However, for this tote I went in a different direction with material blocking instead of my usual color blocking approach. I love the end result. The combination between the metallic cotton and yarn dyed linen gives the tote such a sophisticated feel.

For this bag I used 3 Robert Kaufman fabrics –  Manchester Metallics in color Silver, an Essex Yarn Dyed Cotton/Linen blend in color Steel for the side pieces and lined the tote in Essex Linen in color Indigo.

Manchester Metallics Main4

I love sewing this tote pattern. It’s roomy and large enough to hold all your beach essentials, my friend and husband both think it would make a great baby bag. The pattern is my own and I often change the size and shape depending on the end use. This time around, I added white piping to make the outside fabrics pop.

Manchester Metallics materials up

Manchester Metallics Main3

I’m considering making this into a PDF  and paper pattern. Right now I am working on a few tweaks to the pattern. Let me know if you would be interested and I can put you on my email list for when the pattern is ready.

There are a few of us on the the Manchester Metallics Summer Bag Challenge. Click on the links below to see what the rest of the group is up to:

Sandy Whitelaw of UpStairs Hobby Room
Michelle Morris of That Black Chic
Kathy Green of Designs by KTGreen
Carrie Federer of carrie bee
Anne Zeitler of AnneZPlace
Sanchia Gair of Red Brolly
Natalie Strand of Vegetablog
Devida Bushrod of The Driftwood Thimble
Sara Johansen of The Sara Project
Sarah Sharp of No Hats in the House
Michelle Webster of michellepatterns
Marni Weaver of Haberdashery Fun [ That’s me!]
Jenny of My Handmade Home

Mancherster Metallics side close up

Santa Monica Beach Trees

Santa Monica Beach 1

Santa Monica Beach 2

Images taken in Santa Monica, California.

Disclaimer: I received the Robert Kaufman Fabrics free in conjunction with Sew Mama Sew’s Summer Bag Challenge.. As usual with my blog and sewing projects, all opinions are my own.

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  1. Michelle Morris says

    July 4, 2016 at 10:05 pm

    Your bag is subtle and gloriously shimmering in the sun! Well done.

    Reply
  2. Haberdashery Fun says

    July 5, 2016 at 11:38 am

    Thanks Michelle. Love your Pool Side Tote. The colors and fabric are awesome.

    Reply
  3. Kathy Green says

    July 5, 2016 at 3:48 pm

    Love the shine in the sun! Extra sparkle on the beach.

    Reply
  4. Natalie (QSOgirl) says

    July 5, 2016 at 6:43 pm

    Wow, this is a gorgeous tote. That piping is perfect!

    Reply
  5. Nancy says

    July 8, 2016 at 11:48 am

    I’d love to buy this pattern if you decide to print it!

    Reply
    • Haberdashery Fun says

      July 11, 2016 at 12:32 am

      HI Nancy,

      Thanks for letting me know. I’m working out the kinks, pattern testing and then will get it printed. I’ll email and let you know. Have a great week – Marni

      Reply
      • Anne Marie says

        July 19, 2016 at 12:31 am

        Me too, me too 🙂

        Reply
  6. Laraine says

    July 9, 2016 at 1:47 am

    I love the colors and style of this tote. Great shape for a carry all.

    Reply
    • Haberdashery Fun says

      July 9, 2016 at 3:25 pm

      Agh.. Thanks Mom!!

      Reply
  7. Emily Thompson says

    July 14, 2016 at 11:57 am

    super cute! I love tote bags! thanks for linking up to Create Link Inspire.. sharing on my FB page

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    • Haberdashery Fun says

      July 18, 2016 at 5:49 pm

      Thanks Emily! 🙂 Have a great week.

      Reply
  8. Eppu says

    July 17, 2016 at 10:12 am

    That’s a very hand-looking tote. And you’re right about the piping – it does bring out the different greys beautifully.

    Reply
  9. Yun Kim says

    July 21, 2016 at 6:54 am

    This is absolutely simple but elegant. I love it. Definitely I am very interested in the PDF pattern.
    Thanks.

    Reply
  10. Edye says

    July 25, 2016 at 1:18 pm

    That bag is so cute! Great photos as well 🙂

    Blessings,
    Edye | http://gracefulcoffee.wordpress.com

    Reply
  11. noele says

    August 1, 2016 at 11:33 am

    love this bag hoping for a tute or pattern

    Reply
    • Haberdashery Fun says

      August 1, 2016 at 1:30 pm

      Thank Noele. Working on updating the pattern now.. Will email you when it’s ready. – Marni

      Reply
  12. Ann says

    March 3, 2017 at 5:54 pm

    What a lovely bag! I too would like to know when this is available as a pattern.

    thanks!

    Ann

    Reply
    • Haberdashery Fun says

      March 8, 2017 at 9:28 am

      Hi Ann. Thank you. Im working on getting the pattern ready and into my store. Just to let you know that I launched it last week. If you want to check it out, here is the link:

      https://haberdasheryfun.myshopify.com

      Marni

      Reply

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