Here is the finished cupcake tote bag! The cupcake fabric is that which I bought from Clemetine’s Dry Goods a few months ago. I originally thought I would use a black cake fabric for the inside and I went so far as to construct it, but decided that it really didn’t go with the delicate aqua of the outside and changed the lining to this lovely turquoise cake with stands fabric. I bought that fabric at Capital Quilts AND at one of the shops in Connecticut while I was there.
Since I have not been able to figure out how to use the buttonholer on my machine, the buttons are decorative only. I put them there to break up that large expanse of pink. I have to go and get some more of these buttons as I love them. They have some style! They are vintage buttons from Britex and there are a couple of different styles available made out of the same material.
Before I put the large white buttons on, I tried these pewter teapot/coffee cup buttons. They were ok, but the bag required some bolder embellishments.
This is the original lining for the cupcake bag. I decided, eventually, that it just didn’t go with the light aqua and abandoned it for the turquoise gateau fabric lining. I’ll use this for another bag. Not sure which yet.
Next bag is the eggplant/lemon bag. 😉
the dark lining could be a partially completed bag — just needs its own lining and call it done 🙂
My mom asked me the same question, but I already put the pockets on and they are for the inside, so they might be in a strange place for outside use. I also have to see where the straps will fall. I’ll take a look and see. Thanks for reading!
A most excellent use of cupcakes, and the bright pink accent is so bold… I love it! Glad to see you have that out of stash and into a finished project. (I rarely have time to finish anything anymore. Ugh.) C
Hi Jaye, I am an avid subscriber of your blog, and want to let you know that I just gave you an “I love your blog” award posted to my blog. If you want to play along, the more the merrier. If not, know that I am thoroughly enjoying reading your blog!
Camilla: Thanks for reading. I got that fabric from your shop so you should be acknowledged! Thanks for sending it to me out here in the boonies!
Cheryl: Thanks so much for the award! I am thrilled and will definitely play along.