Brand New Bag

Let me show you my new handbag, which I think is my favorite handbag ever.

 

Pattern: Upsized Buttercup Bag, by Made by Rae
Fabric: Scrap bundle from A Stitch in Dye, similar to this one for sale, and brown corduroy with a blue background, from JoAnn Fabrics a few years ago
Modifications: I lengthened the bag by about 2 inches, I added a zipper to the top and inside pocket, and I added a front pocket

This pattern was easy to use, and I love the bag that I have!  I've made (and used) enough handbags to know exactly what I want now.  In addition to an attractive bag with nice fabrics, I want a front pocket for my cell phone, an inside pocket, and a way to find my keys easily.  For the keys, I added these.

 

Two ribbons (or bias binding, to be exact) attached to mini-carabiners, and sewn on the inside of my bag close to the opening. I clip in my keys, and they're easy to find when I need them!

I couldn't find my fusible interfacing, so I fused some canvas to the lining to give the bag a little support. The lining is a pink and orange batik that's been in my stash for awhile.

 

The fabrics from A Stitch in Dye are just as beautiful in person as they are in her photos.  I think this bag was a great way to showcase them! Her book is on my wishlist, and I'm looking forward to its release date.

 

Oh, I love this bag!

Comments

[Kelly]

cuuuute!

[Kim]

I love it too!

[Sara]

i love it...i might have to try to make one...in my "spare time"

[stacey]

I love this bag too! Nice job - it looks professional!

[Candace:)]

Fabulous! And very Kristy-like. I love it!! :)

[Jamisyn]

OMG, I want one. How much? LOL

[Mildawg]

I think it's my favorite hand-sewn handbag I've seen!

[Brenda]

Very pretty! It's also practical, which is often not the case with handmade handbags.

[rima aranha]

This is just great! Will be much used.

Rima
www.yarnydays.com

[Dwan]

What a fab bag!! I feel encouraged to try and pick sewing back up! :D Many Kudos to you!