It’s been a busy few months for Lányos Handmade. Lots was accomplished. The Gemma© Bag was finished and released! It was great fun and now I am happy to share the Lányos Handmade Gemma© Bag Pattern with you, over at my new shop Lányos Handmade:

I want to introduce you to my wonderful team of Pattern Testers:

Anne @amcclure54 I met Anne on Instagram, Facebook and her blog. A meticulous tester, she was a real asset and a joy to talk to!

Anne cleverly made her Gemma Bag with a cheerful striped cotton. Even more cheerful was the polka dot lining for you polka dot lovers out there! Anne’s Gemma is just perfect for a sunny summer day!

Next we have Hélène @hportemanteau I know Hélène from Instagram. Hélène used an upholstery fabric from her stash. She took the extra steps with her Gemma and turned it into a backpack. I love it when someone takes my patterns to the next level – like these straps, or perhaps those rivets, or ? What do you want to do with your Gemma?

Now let’s look at Leah’s Gemma. @theladydeejay Leah used black twill, printed woven cotton and a lightweight denim for the lining. Leah and I spend our time chatting on Instagram and Facebook mostly. I’m just wild about Leah’s chicken print, and a bit envious that I have not found the same fabric through my usual suppliers yet! Leah took the opportunity to turn her slip pocket into a pen and notepaper holder.

I found Sarah on Instagram @sarahguthrie_stitches Sarah made her first Gemma Bag from a cotton print with blue cotton accents and her second with an elegant Cork fabric. I think I have seen this printed Cork fabric for sale on my supplier’s website. This print is a favourite of mine! Sarah told me she sees more Cork Gemma’s in her future. I can’t wait to see them!

So that’s the line up! Well along with the couple that I have posted about here and there!

Edit July 5, 2019 – The Gemma© Bag is now available in the shop, Lányos Handmade!

What kind of fabric are you going to use for your Gemma?

Happy Sewing!

STASH BUSTING WITH THIS PROJECT? None, actually. I purchased two sheets of Cork fabric (1/4 yard each) and used 3/4 of it. The lining was scrap busting fabric. I still have 131.2 meters left in my fabric stash … and a pair of jeans to sew up!


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13 Responses to “Gemma©️ Bag Pattern Testers!”

  1. Rose Avatar

    Wow, beautiful bags ladies. Love them all.

    1. Linda of Nice dress! Thanks, I made it!! Avatar

      They did a great job, didn’t they! ☺️

  2. kathyreeves Avatar

    I want all of them!!!

    1. Linda of Nice dress! Thanks, I made it!! Avatar

      They did a great job, didn’t they! ❤️

  3. susanonthesoapbox Avatar

    The testers are amazing! I love how the purse can be classic or whimsical depending on the fabric people choose. Well done everyone!

    1. Linda of Nice dress! Thanks, I made it!! Avatar

      Yes definitely! One pattern and so many looks! I had such helpful and supportive pattern testers! ❤️

  4. JCV Art Studio Avatar

    Congratulations to all the ladies and their Gemma bags. It’s really cool seeing the different fabric choices. Your bags look great.

    1. Linda of Nice dress! Thanks, I made it!! Avatar

      They did an excellent job, didn’t they! ❤️

  5. Ms. Kitsch Avatar

    Oooh!! Such pretty bags! 😍 Well done to the lovely pattern testers! You’ve done such a wonderful job on the pattern, Linda! You must be so proud! Congratulations!! ❤

    1. Linda of Lányos Handmade / Nice dress! Thanks, I made it!! Avatar

      Thank you kindly! Funny! I had one person ask me if there was a pattern, then I thought Well, why not? It was fun! I’ll be back with another new pattern in a month or so. I have another one almost drafted out! ☺️

      1. Ms. Kitsch Avatar

        Fabulous!! You definitely have a talent for designing lovely handbags and I’d love to try my hand at sewing one of your designs once I get up the courage to try sewing something other than clothing!

        1. Linda of Lányos Handmade / Nice dress! Thanks, I made it!! Avatar

          Thank you for your kind words! I always figure, when making bags, start with something simple … or start with a “muslin”, fabric that is inexpensive, at least, to get the idea of it. Happy sewing to you!

          1. Ms. Kitsch Avatar

            You’re so welcome!
            Such great tips! Thank you!! 😀