I've just got finished projects coming out of my ears! I finished this bag about a week ago and I've been carrying it as my purse ever since.
It's the Frenchy Bag (shoulder bag size) from Amy Butler, with Alexander Henry fabrics. The directions were really clear and it was pretty easy to make. If you have a basic knowledge of sewing, you would be able to follow this pattern.
As far as the bag itself, I like it, but I don't think it's really meant to be a purse. It's too deep. If I were to make the pattern again (and apparently I will, since Tammy and Kate have both put in their orders) I think I would go with the handbag size. I also think there should be some velcro or some kind of closure on the inside of the two inside pocket flaps so the space inside the bag is a little more defined. Lastly, I would use stiffer interfacing for the pockets. Sometimes I just chuck stuff in the bag and it ends up smooshing down the pockets (which are really more like dividers) instead of going into one of the pockets.
I'm in love with your bag! The fabric, the shape, the color! Wonderful bag, wonderful job girl!
Yep! I totally agree about the pockets. I think interfacing always helps purse pockets and bottoms. It transforms them from handmade to more professional looking too.
I love a huge purse -- my new requirement is: is it big enough to hold a water bottle, camera, book and knitting?
Great fabric!
Gasp! I love that bag. Beeuutiful work, Zarah!
We need to go fabric shopping! I really love the way it turned out, but I think the handbag one will be more purse-like.
Cute bag! It looks like the kind of bag you want when you're going to be out all day & you want to take the contents o your purse, plus a bottle of water, your knitting, and the stuff we invariably need for errand-running!