April is a busy month birthday wise for this family. Two of the ladies is the mama and my friend/SIL... I wanted to do something fun and crafty for them. Started searching Etsy for patterns.
I came across one I loved and to make it that much better it was shipped via email in PDF! Love!
Got the supplies...
I got the fabric from one of my happy places in Spokane,
The Top Stitch. It's my happy place. I might want to live there... maybe. I mean why wouldn't I? It's oozing with all things I heart. Anywho.. if you're in the area you should check it out:
The Top Stitch
3808 N. Monroe
Spokane, WA
The rest of the supplies I hit up Joann's. This is the first purse I've ever made... so I decided to ask the all knowing older Joann worker... who might I add... looks like she's been sewing for 40+ years! How could she lead me wrong?
Right?!
She talked me out of using canvas for the inside (between the fabrics, like the pattern tells you) and use this super thick interfacing. You look all knowing, sure! great! lets do it!
When I cut the interfacing out all that kept going through my head was... wow that looks thick.
Super thick.
How the heck do you sew through that once it's all together (6 layers). OK lady at Joann's... I'm starting to doubt you.
OK lady at Joann's... I am super doubting you (that's a lot) Just sewing those folds in the fabric on the front of the purse was a lot of layers. The pattern is now telling me to put the front and back together. With the folds this is probably about a inch thick.... really? c'mon. Not gonna happen. At this point I feel like I've passed the point of no return. Must push on!
Nope, not gonna stop me.
Must.
Sew.
Through.
OK.
Fine.
I'll stop.
I'll throw you across the room.
Scream and yell for a little bit.
But I can't give up. That's not the kind of person I am. Friend wanted some company so I packed up my things and Elliott and headed to her house. As we're driving to her place I'm thankful for the drive. The fresh air. The break from the dreaded purse. I spent the next three house on friend's couch becoming BFF's with this...
Any other fabric I *might* have scrapped it and started over... but Amy Butler... that just seems like a crime. So I lovingly ;) took out each stitch. Had the hubby stop at the fabric store on his way home from work (Yes, I know my husband is amazing. He stands in lines at fabric stores and does lots of super girly things like that for me.).
Time to start this over!
Time to sew all layers together... this is when I ran into serious trouble last time.
TA DA!! I made it past the hump. Smooth sailing now. Out side pockets complete. Time to work on the inside.
Inside pieces sewn together. Placed inside and tacked down.
Took a break to make the flower on the outside.
Top band added. Now time to add straps and inside top.
Almost done!
Of course I'm about to run out now.... I was prepared for this hurdle.
Handles complete. Time to fold top inside down. Sew.
All done!!
Happy Birthday Jme!
Hope you liked it :) Felt soooo good to complete this purse. Not so great knowing I get to make 3 more (yes, 3) right after this one. Whew.
If you like this purse.... and you live in BOISE you're in luck! My oh so adorable daughter is having a silent auction at her school. One of the 4 purses I made is for her auction.
The silent auction and art fair is at:
Liberty Elementary School
1740 E. Bergeson St.
Boise, Idaho 83706
When:
May 6th
Time:
6:30-7:30pm
Today's Positive Thought:
Personal power grows and blossoms as you recognize
and speak your truth.
XOXO
Previous Comments:
Jme - I like this purse alot and cant believe all the stress you went threw to make it! Thank you again!
Aaron - All the purses are beyond cool and beautifully constructed. Glad to hear Jme likes her new purse! I don't mind shopping for the girly stuff....keeps me in check. Ready to go drag racing baby? ;)
Ame - Glad you likie and you're welcome!
