Saturday, June 20, 2009

Happy Birthday Bag

I have 11 sister-in-laws. Isn't that crazy? It was my sister in law Amy's birthday this week. She sent me the coolest birthday package this year, I just had to send something extra special back to her. I was visiting here and I saw this purse from Made By Rae. The pattern was free, and super cute, so I made one for Amy. It's kind of small, it makes a great summer date night purse.


I used quilter's cotton, and it was a little flimsy, the hand strap was just annoying. So I went back to JoAnn's and got heavy, and I mean heavy, interfacing. Now the strap stands up straight on it's own and the bag hold it shape very well. She's into poka dots lately, so that's what I used for the lining.

The pattern didn't call for all the pockets I put in it, but every girl needs a spot for her keys, her cell phone and her lip gloss and pens. Little Birdie Secrets gave a great tutorial for first time magnetic snap installers. I think I may just need one of these for myself. ( = Anyone else?

8 comments:

Mandy@ a sorta fairytale said...

wow that is awesome! you're so creative!

bendanielsfamily said...

i love it. where do you find such cute fabric????

Amber M. said...

Do I hear giveaway?

:-)

I want one, but I want you to make it for me...

Happy weekend!

Nisha said...

super cute!! It seems like I've been seeing a lot of cute purse tutorials out there.

Sharalyn said...

Please, please make a tutorial! We have been browsing looking for a cute purse to match to cute skirts we are making for summer.

Hi and hugs all around, by the way.

Sharalyn

Amy Rex said...

Jess you are amazing! Thanks so much for the cute purse! :)

P.S. I am gonna steal the pics to put on my blog so I can brag about you! :)

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Loralee and the gang... said...

very cute! And so perfect for gifts!