Another cyclette bag, for the PTO auction

floral and turquoise cyclette bag

I’ve decided to name this bag the Cyclette Bag since it was inspired by cyclists’ musette bags. The two words contract nicely into “cyclette”, which is the French word for bicycle anyway! This one was made a little differently than the original bag to accommodate the constraints of the remnants I was working with so I did not take step-by-step photographs. It is essentially the same construction but inside out to allow the lining to show at the top of the bag creating a contrasting band.

I have to admit that sewing this second one gave me fits. First, I was working with some very meager remnants of Amy Butler Nigella grandiflora home dec fabric and some slightly less meager remnants of a brilliant turquoise brushed cotton twill. So I had to fudge my pattern a bit to get everything to fit and I made one small miscalculation which caused me to have to hand sew a spot which of course was one of the things I was trying to avoid with this pattern construction! C’est la vie – I am pleased with the results anyway. The interior pocket is lined with a bit of the floral print for a nice surprise contrast. And as I was doing the topstitching to secure the strap, I decided on the fly to stitch a leaf shape into the box. I love this subtle detail and how easy it was to incorporate a little something to tie the print to the solid besides the shared color. I’ve been toying with the idea of adding a single snap to the bag but I can’t decide. I’m trying to keep it simple.

cyclette bag made from Amy Butler nigella grandiflora

cyclette bag made from Amy Butler nigella grandiflora

interior pocket showing print lining

interior pocket showing print lining

topstitched leaf detail on strap of cyclette bag

topstitched leaf detail on strap of cyclette bag

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2 comments

  1. Snippety Gibbet’s avatar

    Interesting! I am a cyclist, but never have used one of those bags. I know that Lance and that crowd uses them while training, but it never occurred to me to try and make something like that. Cute, cute bag! jan

  2. Kelly’s avatar

    Love that print for a bag!

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