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Brocade Bag
I decided to put the Built By Wendy shirt on hold over the weekend since I didn't feel like dealing with the facing and collar issues that I might encounter. So, instead I decided to make the bag from the Winter 2006 Quilts and More magazine that Anary gave to me.
First off, I love the style. It reminds me of the sort of purse you might find in a Japanese sewing book or magazine. Since the handle sizes are different, it gives the bag a unique shape and it's a perfect size for an evening out. Even better, the whole purse is reversable.
I had the hardest time finding fabrics for this purse - the photos in the magazine article used the cutest, 'trendiest' fabrics and I just couldn't seem to find them anywhere. Instead, I settled on some beautiful brocade and a cotton print that I had long admired (and now clearanced at 70% off). And so, I present to you, my daytime purse (this side has pockets all the way around):
and the evening style (which is my personal favorite):
and how it looks when worn:
Previous Comments
[1] On Jan-14-2007, stephanie wrote:I love your bag. That is so cute.
It makes me wish I had bought that magazine although now that I think about it, I think there used o be a vogue purse pattern that looked just like that. I wonder if I still have that. I'll have to go look. Otherwise I may have to go back to the fabric store to see if they still have this magazine. I love it!
[2] On Jan-14-2007, Carrie wrote:
That looks great! I have 2 fabrics perfect for that style, that I have been hanging on to. I think I'm going to try to wing it and make one off your pics!
[3] On Jan-14-2007, Shannon wrote:
That bag is so nifty. I could see making a bunch of these to go with every oufit! Thanks for the inspiration.
[4] On Jan-14-2007, Karine wrote:
That looks gourgeous! And it looks so easy to do.
[5] On Jan-15-2007, Sylvia wrote:
Very cute! I made 9 of these in Christmas fabrics as "wrappings" for smaller gifts - fun pattern.
[6] On Jan-15-2007, Anary wrote:
WOW...I loved the combination of fabrics you used on this this little bag! You kicked up a notch!
Very nice work my friend! I saw Stacy all over when I saw that pattern...: ). I was right ; )!
Anary
[7] On Jan-15-2007, MéLisa wrote:
Very cute! I might have to keep this in mind for that wedding I have to go to in Feb.
[8] On Jan-15-2007, Penny wrote:
This is darling; love the fabrics you chose.