She picked the Brooklyn Handbag by Swoon Patterns and we decided on these fabrics: Floral Swell from the Fleet and Flourish line by Maureen Cracknell for the exterior and a Monokeros Ocre Stripe from the Fantasia line by Sara Lawson for the lining. All the contrasting trims were made with a Natural Cork fabric from Sew Sweetness. I've always wanted to try the cork fabric ~ it sews like a dream!
Between the pattern and a Photo Tutorial on the Swoon blog, the handbag went together without any hiccups and I'm SO happy with how it turned out!
Linking up with Lorna for Let's Bee Social #145.
You did a great job! I've been sewing my whole life and I would never attempt something like this. The tutorial was awesome but you are also very ambitious.
ReplyDeleteVery nice bag! I never heard of cork fabric until now.
ReplyDeleteWow - it looks totally professional - I'm impressed.
ReplyDeleteNice bag. well done you.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bag, perfect fabric choices. Amazing job with the handles and hardware!
ReplyDeleteA very nice bag indeed, your daughter's very lucky! :)
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