I’m not a purse girl. I don’t match my purse to my shoes. I don’t change out my purse based on my outfit. I have owned one purse for the last three years and carried it daily. So now it looks like this:
Complete with wear stains that don’t wash out (I tried. Threw the whole thing in the machine. No dice)
And cracking (though still functional) leather.
And holes. That’s probably the most embarrassing part.
And I carry this stuff (plus my phone) around on a regular basis. And it all needs a place, so I love that my purse has tons of pockets and places to keep me organized.
And despite any thoughts to the contrary if you’ve seen my Camera Bag pattern, though I can make a great purse, I sew them for function, but I don’t really enjoy it. (Which is why if you ask for me to make you a camera bag, I say no. Other items I’ll take custom orders, but that one is no fun for me). I’ll whip up a tote if I need it, but as a teacher, people give you free totes all.the.time. So I haven’t needed to. Maybe if I don’t go back to teaching, in a few years I’ll need one or two. Or if I suddenly wake up and care that all my totes are in gorgeous free colors instead of looking like cute blogger projects.
When I heard that A Lemon Squeezy Home was doing purse week, I figured I should tackle the whole purse issue. So that I don’t have to think about it for another 3 years.
And what did I do? I replicated the purse I’ve been carrying around for the past 3 years. Yay! Everything still has it’s place (I’m anal about organization) and I know where that place is, but I don’t have the wear and tear anymore. Win-win for me!
I took a lot of pictures and saved the pattern pieces, so there’s a chance of a pattern from this, but just like purses aren’t my thing to sew, they’re not my favorite to pattern either. Silly, huh? They’re so easy since there’s no grading and one size fits all.
Anyways, if you’d be interested in a pattern (probably for sale, not free) let me know in the comments. Update: the pattern is available HERE.
I’ve got a lot of cutting for KCWC done, and I can’t wait to get started tomorrow!
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Adorable purse. And I love the strap. Where did you find the fabric/webbing?
Love it. A pattern would be awesome. Soooo, did you use the hardware from the old purse? I think that would be a great recycle.
Gorgeous purse! And so organized too. I usually only carry one…have others, but use one favorite and that’s what I mostly use.
Cuuuuute! I’d love a pattern, purses ARE my thing!
I would be very interested in a pattern for this purse. It seems like a great gift idea and it’s definately my kind of purse (functional and organized is a high priority). Please let me know how I could find out if the pattern becomes available.
Right, first time commenter obviously… my name is Jaclyn. Seems impolite to post a comment and not even tell you my name.
Wild love to have a pattern for this. bag, it’s very cute!
I say go for it! It’s adorable and you did a great job copying the pattern
If you need a tester let me know ;->
Cindy
Great purse!! I’d love the pattern for this bag. I think I’d make one for fall/winter and one for spring/summer. I’m like you – I don’t match my shoes or outfit. If I find a bag I like, I carry it ’till it dies..usually a very slow, lingering death since it takes me forever to find a new bag I like. : )
Love the purse! Found it on Tip Me Tuesday. Very nice!
I love your purse a tutorial would be fantastic.Thanks.Becky
Super cute!! I’ve been into make purses too. I just finished a wool winter one this weekend. I’m putting together a tutorial for one this week. I will have to check out that purse week. Came over from Tip Junkie… I also host Tuesday Party. Would love for you to share this at Tasteful Tuesdays. http://www.nap-timecreations.com/2012/10/pumpkin-pie-apple-crisp-and-tasteful.html
fantastic purse !!!! a pattern and tutorial will be great !!!
WOW!Fabulous work!I love the linning fabric!
I’d love for you to visit my blog.
Happy week!
Hugs from Portugal,
Ana Love Craft
http://www.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com
Love your bag. It looks better than the original. If you ever need a pattern tester let me know. I already test for four other designers. If you like you can take a look through my blog at my bags. http://miacreates.blogspot.de/2012_09_01_archive.html This is the link to the latest one I’ve made.
Hi, I just found your blog. Love your bag. I think it does look. Enter than the first and I too love the lining fabric it’s a great mix. Those circles onthenotuside look cool too.
At least predictive text gives us a laugh. I think you bag ‘does look better’! Sometimes I can’t find my spaces…lol
Thanks for linking to Take-A-Look Tuesday over at Sugar Bee Crafts – you were featured today! – Mandy, http://www.SugarBeeCrafts.com
I’m the same way about purses ~ use them until they wear out! You designed a wonderful one!
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I LOVE this purse. I change purses daily/weekly if possible. I really want to make one like this. I have been eyeing the 241 tote pattern, but if you came out with a pattern soonish I would buy yours.
What a lovely bag! I’d love a pattern to make one…
Would LOVE a pattern to this bag. I’m not typically a purse gal either but with two munchkins it becomes a necessity!
Oh I’d totally buy that pattern!
It’s a great purse, love the colours you chose to.
Did you ever put this out as a pattern?
Hello there!! I would also LOVE to have the pattern for this purse!! Just another vote to throw into the hat!
Also, since this is my 1st time visiting your blog- it’s GREAT & I LOVE IT!! And thank you *so much* for all the tutorials & patterns you offer already!!!
<3 misfitknits…. (and yes, she does other things, too!)
I never did see if you offered this pattern for free. Kept looking but never saw it… It would be great if I could get it!
Thanks!
I just found your site and i printed off the color block tshirt pattern. i would love to have this purse pattern as well. i love making purses. thanks for the great patterns