Thursday, March 21, 2013

The perfect weeknight project

I was on Etsy looking for some Alexander Henry fabric that I am in love with right now, when I found a few buttercup handbags made in the same fabric. The handbags looked so cute, I had to have the pattern. Lucky for me it was a downloadable pattern over at Rae's. Thanks Rae!!

Stepped out immediately to buy some fabric. I thought it best to use a thick fabric to ensure the bag had some body and wasn't too floppy. The home decor section at Joann worked out perfectly. Got back home at 8:00 PM and was done making the bag by 11:15 PM. Now that's instant gratification! (in the world of sewing :) )


 

I used pink ambiance I had at hand for the lining, complete with a pocket and magnetic snap to hold the bag closed.



I used topstitching thread in a green. It pops perfectly against the blue.

 

 This was my first attempt at making a handbag of any kind and I am pleasantly surprised by how fast and well the project went. Thanks again Rae. I am sure I will be making more of these over the years.


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2 comments:

  1. DeepaApril 9, 2013 at 2:21 PM

    The bag is an object of envy! :) Great finish.

    I found something you may either try on some project or atleast find amusing:
    http://learn.adafruit.com/led-sewing-kit

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  2. AdiApril 11, 2013 at 4:58 PM

    thanks, Deepa!

    That is interesting. Definitely some at the bottom of the purse would help locate keys. :)

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