A lot to like

I'd be hard-pressed to figure out what I like the best about my new purse. Probably the button. Or getting to actually use a button from my stash. Or sewing on the button the way my mother taught me long ago, with a sewing machine - adjust the zigzag to right width, lower the feed and stitch away. (Maybe this only works on a sewing machine as old as mine.)

I like the fact that it's big enough to hold the stuff I need (cosmetic bag, wallet, checkbook, cell phone, notebook and tape measure) but not big enough to tempt me to put everything I own in it. I also like a purse that's wide at the top so you can see what's in there.

I like the lining fabric, a vintage print that I've had forever (and the fact that it kind of lined up nicely is the result of good luck, not effort on my part).

I like the little pocket on the outside, where I try to remember to keep my keys.

I like that I finally found a use for this fabric, a cotton print heavy enough to use for pillows and cushions and such. I like the pattern that I used, and the fact that I could actually start and finish a project so quickly. I like that I was shopping with my mom when I bought the pattern, and while I sewed, we just kind of hung out and talked about everything and nothing.
   
I think it's safe to say I pretty much like everything about this purse.

 

Comments

[Tina]

Me too!

I've sewn buttons on that way with my vintage sewing machine, too, and rings for Roman shades.

Now I really want to sew today!

[HeidiAnn]

I like everything about it, too! I wish I could sew - it must be so great to be able to make something so special for yourself!

[Carol @ Old Glory Cottage]

That's a fab bag! I like the fabric you used, the lining, and that cute button. Yep, I like everything about it too!

[Linda @ A La Carte]

What's not to like!! Love the fabric and design of the purse and love that button!

[Andrea M]

Very pretty purse! Don't you just love it when people say, "where did you get that?", and you can say, "I made it!". Very satisfying...

[georgiapeachez]

I love the "tulip bag" pattern and it's about the easiest and quickest pattern out there. Very pretty bag! xo, suzy

[Janelle]

That is just gorgeous--I love the big red flower and the GINGHAM!

[judy]

lucky you... my Mom sewed everything she wore. but had to work outside the home ~ so I learned to sew in home-ec (do they even have that any longer?) and the teacher had to have everything perfect and taught me to detest sewing! later, on my own, without my Mom to teach or talk to, I developed a tiny interest and sew a thing or two...

love your bag!!!

[Beth Leintz]

You MADE your purse- oh Barbara, you are a multi multi multi talented woman!

[pam]

I have that same pattern and have a couple of different sizes

I love your blog and all the cool things you find. I don't find those kinds of things around here that often.

[Gail]

What a great bag! Great fabric choices too! I am off to check out the pattern, looks tempting ;)

[nanette]

Oh wow, I love everything about it, the fabric and the style are great.

[Into Vintage]

The wideness at top is key -- I hate groping around for something and ending up with everything else. Love the gingham too but I'm a gingham nut.

[Julie]

Saaawwweeeet B - and so nice you got to spend time with your Mum - enjoy every minute. Jewels

[Martha]

What a great bag, Barbara -- love that pattern and your fabric choices and that button! I have made vintage bark cloth totes for all my sisters, but now I can make them purses as well. Thanks for the idea and the link.

[Shelley Germann]

Adorable purse! It is incredibly difficult to find a good one, isn't it?

BTW-sewing a button by machine is about the only way I'll do it! My machine is new but I just drop my feed dogs and do a zig zag stitch!