When I finished my last
Sew N Tell purse for my mom a few weeks ago I knew I would have to make myself one soon. My
summer purse from last year was looking a little worn and tired and I really liked the one for my mom and had a hard time giving it up. So last weekend instead of studying for my upcoming comprehensive exams I made another one! I added a magnetic clasp (that was almost more work than it was worth), an inside zippered pocket and a key ring hook so I won't lose my keys at the bottom of the bag.
I wanted something big enough to fit my daily necessary items: wallet, cell phone, lip balm, and camera, and also my not so everyday necessities: a book to read at the beach, a swim suit, sunscreen, or a light sweatshirt for those chillier evenings out on the town.
I really like it. I did make one mistake; I forgot I wanted to add piping so I had already cut the pieces out then had to cut the top off to add the piping, thus reducing the seam allowance I should have left myself. I think I am the only one who would/will notice and I have forgiven myself for this silly oversight after a sufficient slap to the forehead and a certain curse word I typically stay away from.
All and all I really like this purse and am excited to have a summery purse. Check out all of the Sew N Tell
finishes today!
Happy Friday!
Lauren
I wanted something big enough to fit my daily necessary items: wallet, cell phone, lip balm, and camera, and also my not so everyday necessities: a book to read at the beach, a swim suit, sunscreen, or a light sweatshirt for those chillier evenings out on the town.
Love the fabric and that you're forgiving yourself for something I wouldn't have even noticed or thought needed. This bag is way too cute! Great Friday Finish!
ReplyDeleteLove the details that you added like the key hook. The fabric is so pretty, too!
ReplyDeleteCute bag! Love the extra hidden details of key ring and zippered pocket!
ReplyDeleteI don't see the error and it is great bag! Forgive yourself! :)
ReplyDeleteoh cute! This is going on my list of things to make "soon"
ReplyDeleteLooks so fresh and summery! I want to know how you did the inside zipper pocket. I have a purse pattern that I've been thinking of making, but I need to modify it to make it realistic for me so I'll use it. Great job!
ReplyDeleteLove the blue! And the key ring was such a great idea. Isn't it fun how we can change little details to personalize?
ReplyDeletethis is such a great bag . i love it
ReplyDeleteWe never would have known about the mistake if you hadn't told us..GREAT finish!
ReplyDeleteGreat purse! Do you have a pattern for it to share? I followed your post to the purse last year but the link for the pattern isn't working anymore :(.
ReplyDeleteIt's a really pretty summer purse.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the link Lauren! I'm going to try to make it - i'll take your word for it that it's easy. I've never made a purse before :).
ReplyDeleteCute bag for summer!
ReplyDeleteGreat purse! And I am sure you didn't need to study that much anyway :)
ReplyDeletei think that the fabric is perfect for summer! i love the sand dollars! I'm hopeing to make my summer purse by friday this week!
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