The perfect bag…

November 10, 2009 35 Comments by Kirsty

for a friend.

We caught up for coffee last week & spent a lazy hour discussing The Sartorialist & the merits of the perfect handbag.

For me..
worn across the body, single strap, slouchy, soft

For her…
sacky, bright, wide straps, big enough to fit lunch, gusseted

It was her birthday yesterday so I made “the perfect bag” for her.

It’s fully lined & made from thrifted everything.

As I finished it all I could think of was the iconic Country Road bag. This baby is “vintage” circa 1989. My sack bag has a similar capacity but with perhaps a nicer shape…

35 Comments

lee
919 days ago

what a luck friend,,,it is beautiful

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Anonymous
919 days ago

…. LOVELY bag : ) definatley my perfect bag too! … any chance you'll do a tutorial on it : ) ?

mara x

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Punky's Mamma
919 days ago

Oooooooooh… I like that, I like that a lot! I love that it fits as much at that country road tote but really does look so much nicer & deceptively smaller – like Mary Poppins' bag!

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Linda
919 days ago

Such a fabulous bag Kirsty great style great look!! Love the CR bag too I still have one the same as that it's white and I bought it in 1984 when I first arrived in Melb to live!! For some reason I just can't part with it yours in in great nick

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Naomi
919 days ago

Oooh I like this!
Did you follow a pattern?

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Kylie
919 days ago

Gorgeous bag, Kirsty. She's going to love it! I love that fabric. K

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Gina Denholm
919 days ago

That IS perfect, and I think your shape is a vast improvement. How lovely. Love that fabric… you find the best material!

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june at noon
919 days ago

I think your friend and I have some things in common. That's pretty close to a perfect bag for me too. Love the shape!

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One Flew Over
919 days ago

A much nicer shape! Gorgeous and I bet your friend will be thrilled!

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Lara
919 days ago

It's lovely Kirsty. I love the print and the colour (of course!) and the shape is terrific.

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Cat
919 days ago

Lucky friend of yours – for the bag and for having such a great friend! I love your conversation too.

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Cath
919 days ago

Sack bag with a nicer shape and the funkiest fabric this side of the eastern op shop divide xxx

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Cath
919 days ago

Sack bag with a nicer shape and the funkiest fabric this side of the eastern op shop divide xxx

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gretchenmist
919 days ago

it's beautiful, love the colours and shape ~ lucky lady!

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Maggie
919 days ago

wow, I haven't seen one of those country road bags in forever. what a lovely friend you are.

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Guest
919 days ago

Love the style and the big swirls. Cherrie

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Andi
919 days ago

Gotta love vintage everything!!
Love the bag!! I'm sure it will be muchly appreciated.
ANdi

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Nikki Cardigan
919 days ago

A great present to give….. something that you know is perfect. Very cool that it is made from all thrifted. And the fabric is beautiful.

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Miss Muggins
919 days ago

Beats the pants of that Country Road bag!

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Tracey @ Thrift Nest Sew
919 days ago

Impressed!! gorgeous colours

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Kellie
919 days ago

you are such a great friend! the quest for the perfect bag, does it ever end!
gorgeous bag and beautiful fabric (I one of those CR bags in navy!)

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Kelly Fletcher
919 days ago

"Worn across the body, single strap, slouchy, soft" – I am so with you. I sketched this bag last week, now i just have to get around to making it!

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ecoMILF www.ecomilf.com.au
919 days ago

love it – can't imagine what other kinds of splendor you'll present to us on creative space day! xo Meagan.

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Lisa @ Lil Sonny Sky
919 days ago

What an ace bag your friends going to love it! I don't think I've ever read the words 'big enough to fit your lunch in' and 'gusseted' together before! made me laugh, it's a fabulous bag:)

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Emjie
919 days ago

I love the contours in the design. And the green colour — nice choice of fabric. Big thumbs up!

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michelle @ midge & judy
919 days ago

a very perfect bag it is too. lucky recipient.

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Pam - Pippi creates
919 days ago

Great bag, definately a perfect bag. However you seem to have omitted the fact that us gals need several 'perfect' bags, different styles, fabrics, sizes etc to suit the many different occassions we have for bags. Or is that just me? Love the big bold print. And the buttons.

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norbyah
919 days ago

I LOVE the Sartorialist. And that bag is divine. xo

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Ammie
918 days ago

Yes, the shape of your bag is lovely, and I love the fabric, too. Kudos to you for a fantastic repurposed project. I hope your friend adores her gift.

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Liesl
918 days ago

Gorgeous bag!

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Maria
918 days ago

Love the bag!!!

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Anonymous
918 days ago

Such a great bag, and stunning fabric.

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Sherrin
917 days ago

Great bag, Kirsty! You are a lovely friend. )

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BeckyEtal
917 days ago

I love my CR bag, I have the overnight bag in Navy. Still use it often! Love the bag you made, perfect!

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Kolot Pote
848 days ago

With a bag like this, you have to consider what you wear. Very nice,but it needs to be styled just right.press us

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