New Purse

I finally got my act together and made myself a new purse. I used the Tailored Bags Pattern from Craft Apple. I changed it up a little bit and added the cell phone pocket from The Diaper Bag Pattern, added more pockets on the inside and made straps instead of the handles. I think it turned out great!

Front of the bag

Back with a huge pocket

The inside. The cell phone pocket is on the right, and the added pocket is on the top. I made two pockets, a 1/3rd and and 2/3rd pocket. Great for my sunglasses and check book!

Now I just want to make a small coin purse and small bag for chap stick and stuff like that.

Pink Purse

A few weeks ago I was asked to help celebrate a fellow blogger's 40th birthday.

Mamarazzi is some kind of special and I admire her a lot.

 So, of course I was more than willing to get her something for her birthday.

In fact, I had just bought 4 different purse patterns (great sales and I couldn't pick just one)

I thought I would make her a purse in her favorite color, PINK!

I used the Craft Apple Tailored Bag Pattern for her purse.

I think it turned out great!

See:

Front of the bag.

Back of the bag. It has a HUGE pocket back there with a magnet closure.

The inside of the bag has two pockets and a swivel/ring closure.

I had enough left over fabric to make a matching key chain.

We made these for Super Saturday last October and I loved teaching it and making them!

I used this pattern.

I think they both turned out great!

I really hope she enjoys her gifts from me.

 I loved sewing these.

In fact, I'm going to make myself the same purse, only add more pockets inside and a cell phone holder up top. Just like the diaper bag I made from Craft Apple.

Totally go see what else Mamarazzi got for her birthday from some of her best bloggy friends!

And wish her a happy, but late, birthday!

She truly is an amazing woman!