Handmade Bag - Designer Tote - Michael Miller (Nevermore)

This is, to date, my *star* bag. I LOVE it! Michael Miller Fabrics are sooo very beautiful. Many designs, contemporary and traditional. The external fabric used on this bag is from the Nevermore collection, and the lining is called 'script', often associated with the Nevermore collection. As these as light/medium fabrics I also added some padding just to give it a sturdy existence as I like my bags to have substance.

Designer, Michael Miller, Tote bag.

So, unlike the retro tote I posted earlier, this one is made with entirely designer fabric, and the straps are attached by button holes as was originally intended by the original designers, Alicia Thommas and Liz Johnson, thanks to my new sewing machine - so in love (watch this space for a review). The fussy cutting on this was very difficult and the added frill on the original designed external pocket, I decided it was best without.

[caption id="attachment_180" align="aligncenter" width="576"] Designer Fabric, Michael Miller[/caption]

Below you will see a detailed picture timeline for this lovely bag, a little treat for you as to the construction of my bags.

[caption id="attachment_181" align="aligncenter" width="576"] As I would say to my son, 'are you ready, steady, teddy?'[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_182" align="aligncenter" width="576"] Fusible fabric on the back of the lining fabric of the external pocket.[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_183" align="aligncenter" width="576"] The external pocket inside out[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_184" align="aligncenter" width="576"] The external pocket the right way round[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_185" align="aligncenter" width="576"] Lining the fussy cut external pocket with the front panel of the tote[/caption]



[caption id="attachment_186" align="aligncenter" width="576"] Preparing the bag for squaring the corners[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_188" align="aligncenter" width="576"] The front of the bag (now attached to the back panel)[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_189" align="aligncenter" width="576"] The back panel (now attached to the front panel)[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_190" align="aligncenter" width="576"] Preparing the lining for the designer bag[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_192" align="aligncenter" width="576"] Lining up the internal pocket of the bag.[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_194" align="aligncenter" width="576"] The magnetic fastener is in place and nearly ready to attach to the outer part of the bag[/caption]



[caption id="attachment_195" align="aligncenter" width="575"] One of the two straps for the bag[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_196" align="aligncenter" width="575"] Lining up the buttons to where the button holes are going to be[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_197" align="aligncenter" width="575"] Side one complete[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_198" align="aligncenter" width="576"] Stitching the button holes using a 1-step button hole stitch[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_199" align="aligncenter" width="575"] Cutting the hole for the button to squeeze[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_202" align="aligncenter" width="576"] The finished bag with the lining attached[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_204" align="aligncenter" width="576"] From the side, look at how those button compliment the bag[/caption]