the Louisa bag {Pattern Refresh}

I have been busy making a new Louisa bag and now that it is finished I am happy to say, I love it.  It is ready to be used now.

This is my version in all Bonnie and Camille fabrics except for the solid. I used the blue as you can see and am happy with how it turned out.

In all of my pictures I have not drawn up the sides so that it has a little more of a square look.

My variation on my bag was to make the rounded corner at the bottom just a bit rounder, I wanted to see if I liked it, I think I do!!

Since different fabrics can make a patchwork bag look so unique, we also had some Instagram friends make up versions of the Louisa bag, so that you can see some of the options. To view all the bags, check the hashtag #louisabag, and here are some of their finishes {there are a few more too, if you check the hashtag link you should be able to see them all!}:

Shawna Haynes made this Louisa bag using Doe by Carolyn Friedlander and Essex Linen, you can read her blog post here, and find her on Instagram here.

Susan {The Felted Pear} made this one and skipped the patchwork to show off this beautiful print from Amy Butler’s Violette.

Sara {Sara.oe} removed one row of patchwork and replaced it with some adorable hexagons that really add a sweet touch, and of course, we love the Miss Kate by Bonnie & Camille fabric.

Vicki {vpquilter} used squares instead of tiles, which gives this bag another unique look. The way she alternated the fabrics in the center really give it a focal point.

Cassidy {crbeeman} made her bag using a variety of Cotton + Steel prints, and utilized the selvage for the binding, which is a fabulous detail {she also said this is her first bag…I never would have guessed!}.

Eileen {sew_eileen} made her version with Priory Square and Cotton + Steel, she also used a linen for the sides, handles and binding and they give such a finished look.

Kayse {quiltykayse} used these pretty Joel Dewberry prints to make her Louisa bag, which has larger rectangles than many of our patterns, perfect for showing off larger prints.

Cristy {loveyousew_} made her bag with Robert Kaufman’s Kona Cottons and Andover Fabrics’ Chambray in black, the bright colored flying geese really give it a striking look, way different but so chic.

Thank you all so much for sewing these gorgeous bags!

We hope this inspires you to get a pattern and make the Louisa bag for yourself or as a gift, spring is just right around the corner and they are the perfect size to use as a handbag, tote, or a diaper bag. And, if you’d like to make one up too, you can find the pattern here.

Have a great day!!