Yeah, yeah.. I know - I must be the last person in the universe to jump on that wagon, it just took me some (ok, a considereable amount of) time before I dared dive into it. And yes, I have made one tote before.
What made me take the jump was a pattern from Jenna Lou Designs, that I by chance came by when reading sewsweetness' blog. One of her patterns - the Ella Handbag - reminds me so much about a tote that I actually dared trying it out.
THANK YOU, JENNA LOU!
Taaaaaddaaaaaahh!
Here is the finished bag - sorry about the quality of these photos, but it was evening by the time I had finished it ;)
I know - you can see it is home made, but I really do not care! Because I (me, me, little me!) made a handbag!
This is to be considered a test bag, but it is going with me to work tomorrow to be shown off :))
I could not help myself, I had to alter the pattern from the very first try:
The added linen to the bottom is my idea, an extra interior pocket (fits an iPhone perfectly) and an added key strap, as well as much longer handles were added as Il ike to carry my handbag fairly low.
All in all a very easy pattern to follow, and so many options for variations!
Go check her stuff out! (and no, I have not been asked to tell the world about her, I am just all giddy).
By the way: the 'Geese in a Ring Swap' is moving along brilliantly: the first two Rounds have had kick-off and in 2 days I have to decide whether to stat the third round or postpone it to 1st January 2012.
Take a look at the flickt group page and if you are interested, consider filling in the application form!
Take care!
Ann
2 comments:
What an awesome job and love the fabric!!
I like it A LOT - and that fabric is great! I see great bags in your future :) Bernie
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