Wednesday 1 August 2012

Purses Away!

Way back in January I made a Resolve to Sew and along with my main aim to make a quilt I started to build a list of Bookmarks on my computer of patterns I would love to try. I hoped to be able to push myself and tackle things that scared me. Blogland is such a wonderful place to see so much inspiration and every time I've seen something I'd like to have a go at, I added it. This list ranges from zip pouches to clothing! 
As this list has grown (massively!!), I noticed there was a large amount of  bags especially the 2-4-1 tote bag and several Keyka Lou clutch bag patterns from Michelle Patterns. But I have felt that my sewing skills were still a little too beginnerish to tackle a bag. Then I saw all the amazing purses and reviews that were part of the Purse Palooza. This, and the fact I needed a navy bag to match a dress for a evening out gave me the kick I needed to have a go. 
I picked a simple clutch purse from Michelle patterns and picked some fabric and last Saturday cut out all the pieces. Sunday I plucked up the courage to sew it together and I kid you not it took less than an hour!. The instructions were fantastically clear and it all came together perfectly. 
At first I wasn't going to add a button as I didn't have any that suited it, then I saw several on the Flickr group that looked wonderful with the button.
Pre-button.
Post-button. (The buttons a bit wonky, but I'll alter that this week)
Its the perfect size for a night out and fitted in all I needed phone, purse and Oyster Card.

The fabric is Navy Sailboats from Anchors Away by Dear Stella and is from M is for Make
and the button was from RayStitch.
After the initial worry, I really enjoyed making this and think it would be a really good gift idea. Watch out Christmas makes!!
So after this success, the 2-4-1 tote is next on the list of bags to tackle and I will be using Katy's pattern review to help me. I just need to decide on which fabric!

7 comments :

  1. That bag is amazing....what a skill to be need something for an outfit and rather than trawling the shops, you make it....very impressed!

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  2. Well done for tackling something new, your bag is lovely the button really finishes it off too!

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  3. This is incredibly cute little purse! Nice job, Joanne!

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  4. You are so clever, it is gorgeous, I lov ethe fabric. Deb xxx

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  5. Well done you, it looks fab! And after all those wee bits, the 2-4-1 will be a breeze!

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  6. Congratulations - Michelles patterns are great, and the 241 is wonderful, I use mine every day!

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  7. Lovely! A very clever make! Pj x

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