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Mrs. Poodle, Santiago, Chile/San Bernardino, CA Age and Occupation: 27, Industrial & Web Designer Fiance's Age and Occupation: 24, Firefighter & Mountain Patrol Engagement Date: February 25, 2009 Wedding Date: January 2010 Venue: Mr. P's Grandparents’ Ranch About Me: I’m a Chilean girl who's crazy about nature and swimming. I enjoy carving, drawing, reading and sewing; I drool over computers, fabric, pretty paper, purple and patterns. To me, chocolate should be one of the seven wonders, right next to lemon pie. I never thought an exchange work experience program was going to change my life forever, but while working in California, I met Mr. Poodle, and ever since my days are better and brighter. We are two goofy souls that, after finding each other, couldn’t help but want to be together forever. It has being a long and sometimes hard road, since we have to deal with such a long distance between us, but we are now facing the last stage of our Fiancé Visa, and soon we will be together. You know the best part? We will be married! So I’ll be blogging from Chile until just a few months before our “green and purple” wedding.
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A Gift for My Lovely Ladies

September 30th, 2009 @ 3:51 pm by Mrs. Poodle

If you remember some time ago, I made these felt flowers to use on my girls’ gifts, and I actually changed my mind so many times about how to make what I’m about to show you!

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Okay girls, the flower is all you’re allowed to see…

(If you’re one of my BMs DO NOT read on, Please!! Si eres una de mis damas NO LEAN este post, por favor!!)


I started this project about four months a go, but the main reason why I couldn’t finish was because I was questioning if they would like them or if they’d use them at all. I wanted to give them something they would not use at our wedding, because I’m already giving them the dresses as my gifts for the day.

So I though about handbags. I’ve made handbags before, but just for myself. Making something for someone else is totally different (in my head) because I know exactly how I want things, but even though I know my girls’ tastes, I have no idea what kinds of shapes they’ll each like for their own handbags.

SO I decided to play it safe with simple shapes, a soft gray color (with purple fabric on the inside that has some silver sparkles), a detachable pin (in case they don’t like it), and with a zipper and pockets. Who doesn’t love pockets and zippers, right? smile024

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{ Fabric close up }

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{ Ironing the inner lining and the folds to make the sewing part easier }

I started cutting the squares for all the parts I already drew in my notebook with an approximate height and width,. Then I ironed all the pieces and shaped the holder straps and inner pockets, so that the sewing would go a little more smoothly.

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{ Sewing the straps }

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{ Attaching the straps to the main piece }

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{ A little detail on the left, and pinning the inner fabric on the right }

Since I didn’t have labels or anything fancy to attach on the inside, I engraved my name on a big clear heart and attached it with purple ribbon so my BMs will remember that I love them! smile024

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{ Inner pocket }

And here is the final product!

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For the other bags, I slightly changed the sizes of the bottoms so that they didn’t turn out as square.

Because I’m calling it a day in the sewing department, this is my work so far:

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I just need to finish the details on the other 3 handbags, and I’m ready.

But now I wonder: will this be enough of a gift? Or do I need to buy something else for them, maybe something to fill the bags with?

Can you girls (and boys) help me? Do you feel this is a good-as-it-is gift? Or do I need to think of extra goodies to complete their presents?

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81 Responses to “A Gift for My Lovely Ladies”

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FlipFlopBride
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FlipFlopBride (message)  1,437 posts, Bumble bee

I would absolutely fall to pieces if I recieved on of those as a gift! They are beautiful and I really don’t think you need to add anything to them!
Again, you amaze me with your talent!

 
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AmberWaves
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AmberWaves (message)  326 posts, Helper bee

I would love it if someone gifted this to me. ;)

 
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Val

You are so talented! Love love them!

 
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looking

Wow, totally good enough as it is. Your craftsmanship is amazing.

 
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Mrs. Toucan
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Mrs. Toucan (message)  1,327 posts, Bumble bee

um… is there anything you can’t make?! Seriously girl, you’re amazing!

 
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Mrs. Bruschetta (message)  5,565 posts, Bee Keeper

Oh gosh, that’s an amazing gift!

 
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arobb81 (message)  292 posts, Helper bee

That is really nice! You’re so talented!

 
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Erika

They’re beautiful! I wish I had 1/10 of your talent!

 
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tallulah (message)  30 posts, Newbee

These are super! I don’t think you need to fill them with anything!

 
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ggsb
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ggsb (message)  1,245 posts, Bumble bee

100% perfect just like they are! You are seriously gifted with talent!!

 
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Mrs. Deviled Egg
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Mrs. Deviled Egg (message)  1,250 posts, Bumble bee

Those are cute!

 
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KtobeC (message)  103 posts, Blushing bee

that’s a fantastic gift, you should make me one too ;0). I don’t think you need to do anything else, this is great!

 
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iswimibikeirun
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iswimibikeirun (message)  1,377 posts, Bumble bee

Amazing!

 
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Gator
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Gator (message)  607 posts, Busy bee

Please open an etsy account! I would love to buy everything you make!! This is beautiful :)

 
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MexicanGirl
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MexicanGirl (message)  724 posts, Busy bee

i’ve told you before, these are simply AMAZING!!

 
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Mrs. Penguin
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Mrs. Penguin (message)  3,530 posts, Sugar bee

Ahhhhhmazingggggggg

 
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Miss Frozen Yogurt (message)  2,685 posts, Sugar bee

Wow! Totally gorgeous!! Yes, definitely enough! I would faint if I got that, it’s beautiful!

 
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Blueshoes2
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Blueshoes2 (message)  2,638 posts, Sugar bee

Beautiful work! I think these are perfect on their own. You’re very talented!

 
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Querida
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Querida (message)  1,424 posts, Bumble bee

Your talent is a-mazing! So jealous! They’re wonderful and created with so much love - I def think that’s enough!

 
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spraguebride
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spraguebride (message)  1,254 posts, Bumble bee

Are freak’in serious?!!! Those are sooo amazing! You really should make those and sell them on Etsy someday. :-) They are SO cute and I want one! haha

 
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Mrs. Poodle, Santiago, Chile/San Bernardino, CA Age and Occupation: 27, Industrial & Web Designer Fiance's Age and Occupation: 24, Firefighter & Mountain Patrol Engagement Date: February 25, 2009 Wedding Date: January 2010 Venue: Mr. P's Grandparents’ Ranch About Me: I’m a Chilean girl who's crazy about nature and swimming. I enjoy carving, drawing, reading and sewing; I drool over computers, fabric, pretty paper, purple and patterns. To me, chocolate should be one of the seven wonders, right next to lemon pie. I never thought an exchange work experience program was going to change my life forever, but while working in California, I met Mr. Poodle, and ever since my days are better and brighter. We are two goofy souls that, after finding each other, couldn’t help but want to be together forever. It has being a long and sometimes hard road, since we have to deal with such a long distance between us, but we are now facing the last stage of our Fiancé Visa, and soon we will be together. You know the best part? We will be married! So I’ll be blogging from Chile until just a few months before our “green and purple” wedding.

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