July 9, 2015

The Manhattan Mamma by Emmaline Bags






I have actually had this bag made for awhile but have not posted about it.  The Manhattan Bag is from Emmaline Bags and was the April bag in the Bag of the Month Club.  It is now available to buy as a single pattern on her website here.




This bag gives you a lot of choices from the beginning.  There are two sizes to choose from.  The Mamma is 11.5" W x 10.5" H x 3.5" D and the Miss is 9" W x 7.5" H x 2" D.  Once you decide on the size of the bag, you can decide to make a sunglass case (optional) that velcros to the inside of the flap that zips open.  I did not make this.  There is also a free tutorial for a small wristlet that is shaped like the flap and can be carried there.  I have not made this yet but hope to.

I was given this small piece of bronze metallic faux leather and felt this was a great place to use it.  This is the front exterior pocket.  You can see there is a slip pocket in the interior, too as well as a zippered pocket on the back exterior.  And don't forget, the flap unzips for another unique pocket.



I love the bronze faux leather.  It matched the outside fabric perfectly.  I opted for more metallic in the lining.


You can see the lining better in the flap pocket that is unzipped in the above photo.


The finishing touch is a little zipper bling from Emmaline Bags.

So I did complete all 6 patterns before the Bag of the Month Club finished.  In fact, I made an additional Campfire Bag!  Can't wait until the new club starts in January.

8 comments:

  1. Congratulations on making all the bags from the BOTM club. I only managed to do January and the wristlet for this one you made. Your bag looks great as usual.

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    1. Thanks, Maria. You have had a very eventful year so far and you have made a ton of things for the shop. I need to get busy and increase my inventory for some upcoming shows.

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  2. You are so inspiring. I hope to be settled in a new job by January so I can partipate in the BOMC.
    Your bags always look very professional.

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    1. Thanks, Kathy. A new job is exciting. Don't forget to sign up for next year"s BOMC in Dec. to save same $s.

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  3. Congratulations on making all 6. Love your Manhattan Mamma. The use of the bronze faux leather really makes your bag pop! I need to make another one because my daughter visited over the 4th and fell in love with the one I had made that include both the pouch and the eyeglass case. So, of course, I let her keep it.

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  4. Congratulations on making all 6. Love your Manhattan Mamma. The use of the bronze faux leather really makes your bag pop! I need to make another one because my daughter visited over the 4th and fell in love with the one I had made that include both the pouch and the eyeglass case. So, of course, I let her keep it.

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    1. Thanks, Judith. Hard to say no to our daughters isn't it?

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