Not every purse I make is done with characters or inspired fabric, some are just pretty! This is one of my favorite pretty custom fabrics from Blended Threads, and the Harriet from Swoon was so perfect to show off the bold design! I modified the bag by leaving off the little flap closure and using rivet magnetic snaps -- I didn't want to hide any of the gorgeous print!
 |
| That's a real backdrop, not AI! |
The latest pattern from The Styled Magnolia is the adorable Aurora Sling! It comes in 2 sizes and is a fun and fast pattern! I picked the smaller size, which doesn't have outside pockets, but that works great because I didn't want to hide any of the Oh So Pretty vinyl!
 |
| The print on this vinyl is so delicate looking! |
Sometimes a fabric is too awesome to pass up, like these dinos on a gorgeous purple background from Knitorious fabrics!
 |
| I forgot to factor in the zipper flap when I cut the front, so the dinos almost lost their heads! |
Dearest Gentle Reader,
Do you dream of an elegant handbag that shows off your love of romance and drama? If so, this bag is for you! Any Debutante carrying this stylish bag will be the talk of the Ton and sure to garner the eye of the season's most eligible catch!
 |
| Proclaim to one and all that YOU are the diamond of the season! |
I decided to sneak in one last pattern testing before taking my (forced) break, and this was such a fast and fun bag to make! If you are looking for a quick and handy little bag, perfect for travel or a quick trip out, I suggest the Globetrot Travel Sling from ChrisW Designs!
 |
| Just a little bag! |
I told you I couldn't resist all the fun tests! The new Crystaline Pencil Pouch from The Styled Magnolia was at least a quick project -- I spent more time finding materials than actually sewing!
 |
| Sorry for the glare, the new light box is much brighter, but the diffuser is not as good |
Sometimes you want a super fast and cute little pattern, and the Cadence Mini Pouch totally meets those requirements! I raided my scrap bin to make mine, which means that the inside actually has 2 fabrics, and my interfacing scraps were put to use too!
 |
| Big in pictures, small in real life! |
The Foodie round at Knitorious Fabric is in full swing, and this time I got a fun canvas MD Sack bagmaker set to promote! The Bagmaker sets are a fat half yard of fabric, with accents and other fun pieces included in the designs and some even have circle or other shapes designed in for easy placement! Depending on the bag, one roll might not be enough for the lining, so I combined mine with the burger silky nylon coordinate.
 |
| That's a mini happy meal box, not a giant backpack! |
I admit, when I saw the preview pics for this bag, I thought it was just another huge tote bag, but I was so wrong! Instead it's an adorable little handbag with a TON of pockets! The Boxed Bliss Handbag from ChrisW Designs is the latest pattern release, and Christine has gone back to her super pocket bags!
 |
| I used photo magic to make the handles stand up, which I'm not great at, so don't look too close LOL |
Have you ever seen a fabric and just thought "WOW!!"? This Lou SW panel and coordinating fabric from Knitorious Fabrics totally blew my mind! It's almost TOO fancy for what I usually sew, so I had to find the perfect bag to show it off!
 |
| Outdoor pic since it's green again! |
I was fortunate to test the new Coronado Crossbody purse pattern from The Styled Magnolia, and after a bunch of raw edge wallets, clear projects, and other simple projects, it was a nice change!
 |
| I think she's dreaming of all the places this purse could go! |
I don't often make little bags, but this one turned out super cute! This was one of my earlier vinyl purses, and it helped me get over my sewing vinyl intimidation! The Mabel from Swoon is a fast little free pattern
 |
| All the fun and colorful animals! |
I've really enjoyed having a little extra space in my schedule where I can fit in more pattern testing and fabric promotion, especially if it's pushing me out of my comfort zone to use some of my stash! I love how the clear vinyl looks, but for the longest time there were barely any good patterns to use it. The Styled Magnolia is really knocking it out of the park with all their new patterns lately, and the Aneira Pouch is another cute and fast one that can be made with either clear vinyl or regular vinyl!
 |
| I should have put something inside, to make the characters really pop... |
Messenger bags are one of the most basic style of bags I make, but I still buy different patterns to get the features I want. For the amazing fabric from Knitorious Fabric, I knew I wanted something with straps, or 'manly' looking, not just a basic bag. I found the Sawyer Satchel and it had everything I wanted: cool accent straps, pockets, more pockets, a zipper to close it, and good sized!
 |
| Just hanging out on a ledge |
It seems like wallets are the popular patterns coming out right now, and I got the chance to test another new pattern, the Quinn Wallet from RLR Patterns.
 |
| The only orchids blooming right now, my Lego ones. |
I got to play with some of the new fabric from Knitorious that is open for preorder for just a few more days! The Anime round has a bunch of fun designs, and so many bases! I haven't watched Berserk, but according to my local experts, this fabric is pretty great. This was my first time using nylon repel, but I can definitely see myself using it again! It was a little slippery, but the thicker backing on it meant that I could skip one layer of interfacing and save a little time. I decided that this fabric needed a bold design to show it off, and found the Carter Messenger from Swoon!
 |
| I played around with my photo editor to try to get a better background than my new lightbox |
The Summit Sling from Cloudsplitter designs is a bag that looks complicated, especially while cutting all the pieces, but actually comes together very nice! Unless you reverse a piece...which I did NOT do this time!
 |
| Not the best pic, but apparently the only full front one I grabbed! |
It seems like clear bags are getting more popular, thanks to stadiums and events requiring them, and while this bag won't meet EVERY venue requirements, it is super cute! I have a stockpile of the clear vinyl that I've been collecting, waiting for just the right (easy) patterns, and this one might not be super easy, but it did turn out super cute! The Cypress Cellphone Crossbody with the new Add On pattern from the Styled Magnolia makes for a great little bag!
 |
| Taking pics of shiny, reflective vinyl is a challenge, but the colors are great! |
I really love the opportunity to sew up fun fabric and share it around, even when my life is super hectic and I have to rush! This fun fabric is part of the World of Magic round available for preorder right now at Knitorious Fabric! I thought a saddle bag was a fun way to show off this adorable panel, so I used the Sandra Saddle Bag (aff link) pattern from Swoon.
 |
| It's a saddle bag, because she's riding a sea HORSE... I amuse myself sometimes. |
Every time I make an Annette purse from Swoon(aff link), I remember how nice they end up! It's a slightly fancy purse, but I love how fun it looks with the different fabrics!
 |
| Hello pink! |
