These three garment bags were made for the ladies with which I exchange Christmas gifts. We are each responsible for the gift every four years.
I was lucky to find this Vera Bradley fabric at a discount house. So why not make my own bags out of it?
I found an appropriate border print and I was off and running. I spent much time looking at and reviewing garment bags. The end result was my interpretation of all all that I felt important in a bag.
The front has a heavy duty two way zipper. The opposite side has a large gusseted zippered pocket which is large enough to hold two pairs of shoes. The handles are large enough to put on ones shoulder for carrying. There is a loop on the one handle to twist around the hooks of the hangers so that they do not slip down into the bag.
The interior has a large gusseted zippered pocket made of see through mesh. There are two straps with parachute closures. There is also a ribbon at the top to use for tying your hangers together.
The little bags on the shelf were also Christmas gifts. One is a drawstring jewelry pouch and the other a toiletries bag.
The little bag shown lying on the interior was given at a later date. It is used while traveling and can be used under clothing hung in a closet to hide small valuables. That bag actually has a Vera Bradley printed stripe on it. I bought a piece of that fabric and it has many of those stripes down the length. The entire bag is made in the embroidery hoop.
Can you see the fabric on the shelf behind the bag? That is only a peek at what lives in my quilting room!
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