I recently offered to make a little cross body bag/purse/pouch for a friend who is soon going on an exciting trip and had not been able to find anything she liked in the shops. I set about searching Pinterest for a suitable pattern and came across this one from Susie's Country Garden - and conveniently there is a free PDF. I find going backwards and forwards from laptop screen to sewing machine tiresome - especially as they are in different rooms!
The bag was quite quick to make so I made another one the next day using an old printed traycloth I had squirreled away. As with all patterns my second bag was slightly altered to suit - I used the blue edging from another traycloth as a strap, omitted the inside pocket and added a magnetic closure - although using an elastic hair tie is a great idea and works really well.
Here's a picture of the back which shows the cottage pattern. This is a great little bag if you are planning a trip or an evening out when you don't want to take your daytime handbag with you. Thank you Susie!
Love it!!! Great for keeping maps and little snack. Thank you for the link. I think I'll make one for myself :o)
ReplyDeleteOoo I'd love to see if you do make one Anja - perfect for your little Misses too I think! x
DeleteWhat an adorable bag! I LOVE the fabrics you picked, so sweet and cheery. I think I need to re-learn to sew again, it's been so many years since I got out the sewing machine. Oh wait, I think I sold it! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Steph - well you've a perfect excuse to buy a new super-duper machine! I'd love something that doesn't moan and groan when I try to sew more than two layers and one with AUTOMATIC tension! :o)
DeleteI love this - the material is fab!
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