Purse Time

I have been sewing so much for Emily and her move that I've had little time to work on ideas for new products. I had some time to go through my stash and found these three pieces that I liked together, so they laid on the table for about a week while I "stewed" on my idea.

I have a pretty standard purse pattern I use with my metal handles, but I wanted to add a gusset to give more room in the bottom of the purse and allow it to stand when you set it down. I cut the brown checked piece to fit along the bottom of the purse and partly up the sides and tapered it to fit into the sides of the purse. I stitched it together so a row of the "fluff" would stand out in the middle.

I love the metal handles and can use them over and over (for myself) by making new shells for the handles. It's fun to reinvent the purse each time I re-use my handles.

I used the solid brown inside and made pockets for extra storage.

I'm very please with the overall finished look of the purse. I think the next one I make I'll sew trim or something special to dress up the over all look. I have 4 more cut out using some of the same fabric combinations...but in different styles. Hopefully I'll have more time this week for sewing for my pleasure.

Sunday Thoughts

“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.”- Romans 12:12