Tuesday, April 1, 2008

Charming Handbag

I finally got around to making the "Charming Handbag" from Bend the Rules Sewing. I've been wanting to make it since last summer when the book came out. The one pictured in the book is so dang cute and I love the fabrics she uses. Mine? Not so much. I adore this green print fabric, but not for this project. To tell the truth, I started out to use this print as the lining. The outside was going to be corduroy with an embroidered pocket. I crazily switched it around mid-project. It seemed like a good idea at the time, but I'm not loving it.
On the upside, this bag has a cute shape and clever handles that thread through casings on the inside of the bag. On the downside, it's very small and I'm not loving my fabric choices in the end. Still, this is much chic-er and a nice change of pace from my usual shapeless bag. Or, I may just pass it on to Faith who thinks it's pretty great.

16 comments:

Kelli said...

you can never have to many handbags, so use it for a while and move on. We all love it and so will everyone else. You could make them in holiday colors to use just for a month or so. 4th of july would be cute and festive. I can not sew so I think its great

Amy said...

It looks just lovely even if you think otherwise. The fabric is great, but maybe not for a handbag...I could see it as a cute skirt or a little ones dress....ohhhh maybe a gardening apron? It reminds me of a garden.

kirsten said...

wow, i love it! i think the big print is very cool - glad to see the size, though -it's a bit small for me, too. one of these days i'll get around to buying that awesome book!

Lina said...

I made this one for my niece at Christmas and love it. I think yours looks gorgeous - I love the spring like green!

Carrie said...

I think the print looks so lovely!
It came out fantastic!

Carrie said...

I love that bag. If I find it unloved on Faith's bedroom floor...

Maya Papaya said...

really?! you're not loving it? i think it's precious!!

Sarah said...

I've been behind on reading blogs but I love all the stuff you've been doing - the frogs, the pants, and the bag. I made that same bag awhile ago and I didn't like mine too much either. Yours, however, I think looks great!

I'm still praying for little Rainer every day.

Barbara said...

That is a gorgeous handbag and the fabric is perfect.
I know what you mean though, sometimes you go with something and it doesn't turn out how you thought - I hate when that happens to me.
I'm hating all my fabric just now and thinking I should sell it all on ebay and buy new fabric!

iglets said...

Hey there-I found your blog yesterday, and it has been on my mind all day. I have to commend you for taking some terrifying news and living with it. Really living, not dwelling, not shying away in fear. You are reading, cooking, crafting, living, enjoying your family. This is such courage...thank you for sharing. You are an inspiration. AND...I LOVE THE BAG!

Cass said...

I actually love it. The fabric looks great and your handles look much better than mine did when I made this.

Roxanne said...

I think it looks very springtime. I love the green.

Suzanne said...

I think it is very sharp! I started one about 6 months ago and haven't finsihed it yet, maybe I will just dig it out again...hope your all well!

Meg said...

I love the bag! And the fabric! It makes me think I need to go buy Amy's book...

Kate said...

I'm surprised to hear you say you don't like it, although maybe it just didn't come out as envisioned.... but I love it! I love the fabric, so cute!

Megan @ Megity's Handmade said...

I think it's darling! I have had that on my list to do since I bought the book. So far, all I have managed to do was a few scalloped blankets.