Sewing: Next Up…This Cutie

The purse on the top left is what I will sew next. It is cute, simple. Supposed to take two hours.

 

What is it with patterns nowadays??!! This one only has one piece. I guess if I want something more complicated, more involved, I will have to sew with Vogue. BUT I like this little purse and also the one next to it. I will let you know if it is as simple to make as it looks.

Since I have lots of denim left over, I will make one in denim and one in a different color. I purchased some really pretty buttons at JoAnn’s last week so once I look through my fabric stash for a match or contrast, I will get started.   

Can’t wait to sew this one!!

Sewing Day 3: Take A Bow

Monday, April 14

All done!!

Square Dancing Purse comes to an end, thank goodness.

Never before have I spent as much time sewing on a patternless simple item. So glad to be finished. I am somewhat happy with the outcome. I think the ruffle could have been a tad bit shorter but it is what it is.  I am not going to make any changes. Janome is off for the day, resting up. In fact, I plan to have a little bonfire party with my “rectangle.” :)

Here’s out it turned out.

Supplies used to make this purse:

• 1 yard denim
• 1 yard checkered gingham
• 1 yard interfacing
• 1 decorative button
• red thread
• navy thread

One good thing from making this purse is that I am bonding with my sewing machine. Learning my way around. Though still having to look up stuff in the Instructor’s Manual. Even simple stuff. BUT the more I sew, the better I get. I just know it.

Next up…. something from a store bought PATTERN!!