Making Purses

[girlysoxfan]

Here's a purse I am going to attempt to sew this weekend.........

http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=149376.0

I bought 4 different - fun - bright fabrics to mix it up a bit, we'll see how it goes!

[My2Blessings]

That is just adorable!! Let us know how it turns out. I bookmarked the pattern. I need to finish DD's dress before I start any new projects. :D

[girlysoxfan]

Looks easy enough, right?

I bought 3 different fabrics, one was stripes of pink, yellow, lime green & orange, another was lime green w/ red cherries, another was pink & white checks - thought it would be fun to put a pocket inside in a different fabric than the purse is in.......works for Vera Bradley, right?

[My2Blessings]

Absolutely! All those prints and colors sound great. That sounds like something I would love. Of course, I love anything with a cherry print. A few years ago Gymboree had a cherry line... DD wore cherries all the time for a while. I loved it!

[Deb]

I can not wait to see how it turns out!! I did end up buy a few new fabrics thinking about that bag and how I shouuld make one. Maybe I'll join you this weekend in craftland :)

[penny-penn]

Really cute! It's similar to the one my DD's made for her first sewing project.

[cherylw]

Great for spring!

[girlysoxfan]

I ended up going w/ an easier bag for my 1st one - the pleats in the other one scared me off as I'm a newbie to this! So, here's my tote!

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p118/girlysoxfan/Tote2.jpg

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p118/girlysoxfan/Tote1.jpg

[Admin Jorelanu]

Very nice!

Jore

[girlysoxfan]

Thanks! It was really fun & easier than I thought! I may make another 1 or 2 tomorrow.

Very nice!

Jore

[2boys]

I like it. Makes me want to get out my machine.

[My2Blessings]

Would you mind posting a link to pattern? I might give that try...

[Admin GroceryGeek]

That is so cute!

And did anyone else notice the fabric on that tote matches the fabric on Jore's DD's pic in siggy?

[Admin Jorelanu]

That is so cute!

And did anyone else notice the fabric on that tote matches the fabric on Jore's DD's pic in siggy?

LOL no I didn't notice! Must be why I liked the bag so much..... her stripey dress is from the Gymboree Cupcake Line.

I just *had* to get my girls cupcake clothing!

Jore

[girlysoxfan]

Here's the link:

http://www.morsbags.com/

They say it should take about 20 minutes - but start to finish it took me a little over an hour - still not bad!

[My2Blessings]

LOL no I didn't notice! Must be why I liked the bag so much..... her stripey dress is from the Gymboree Cupcake Line.

I just *had* to get my girls cupcake clothing!

Jore

My Mom bought Bethany the same shirt and brown jeans in that line. I love that outfit on her. They have the best clothes. :)

Here's the link:

http://www.morsbags.com/

They say it should take about 20 minutes - but start to finish it took me a little over an hour - still not bad!

Thanks! I am going to give this try after I finish DD's Easter dress this week. Yes, I am going to finish that dress this week. ;)

[girlysoxfan]

Stacey - Post of pic of the dress when you finish!

[CU82]

Very cute. I have my grandmother's old Singer and one day I swear I will learn to use it. :rolleyes: I can hand sew very well, but the machine intimidates me a bit.

[heavenlyfire]

very cute! I think I may have to try this - I hae so much left over fabric that it is crazy - not enough for clothes, but this could work for library book bags, flight bags for the girls, road-trip bags, etc.

[girlysoxfan]

It took about a yard of fabric, so not much at all! Your ideas for uses below are great! My next one I will sew a little pocket into it for our library cards & use it for our bi-weekly trips to the library!


very cute! I think I may have to try this - I hae so much left over fabric that it is crazy - not enough for clothes, but this could work for library book bags, flight bags for the girls, road-trip bags, etc.

[Admin Ribbonsnbows]

I LOVE the step by step photo instructions! I have a ton of material waiting for me to take the time to make the girls some twirly skirts. I think I'll make some bags to match. How fun! Thanks for sharing the link!

[Deb]

LOVE IT!!!! great job :)

Ok, so here is my pleated purse and my matching bag to hold little stuff. It really was a super easy bag to make and very forgiving on mistakes.

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg176/debschneller/IMG_1355.jpg

[Admin TiggerTeddie]

Absolutely ADORABLE!!

DD's birthday is in August - maybe, I will get REALLY crafty and try to make these for the goodie bags!! LOVE IT!!

[girlysoxfan]

I like it Deb & what fun fabric!