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I found a purse design that I really really loved, but wasn't able to order the pattern for it. Soooo...I reconstructed it the best I could, in my own design! This is the first purse I've made. It was not as easy as it seemed in my head. I did a WHOLE lot of stitch ripping, stabbing myself with my brand new sharp seam ripper...I really did bleed and sweat over this bag (no tears!) and there are a lot of things I'll do differently next time around (oh yes there will be a next time...some women collect shoes, I collect bags). But it's done. It's sturdy and functional. It hold my essentials. And I really do like how it turned out!

Front of purse - those pleats were PLANNED! lol

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Inside, filled with my essentials - HUGE wallet, I need to make a smaller one, 2 diapers, travel wipes, cell and pen

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Back of purse - it's not as lumpy as it looks, I swear! (keys in the pocket)

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Empty inside, so you can see the pockets . See that white strip? It's the selvage. I didn't have *quite* enough fabric to cut it off. lol

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Very nice! Looks like it holds everything you'll need! Great job! :thumbup: :thumbup:

Way to go it is fabulous :wink:

Great bag! Love the colors!

That's what you call cutting it close. Great Bag!

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Originally Posted by maggie2122

That's what you call cutting it close. Great Bag!

:lol: love it!

Thanks Ladies! I'm already working on another one for DD! Implementing those changes, of course! lol Live and learn!

Very pretty fabrics you chose to make your purse. Nice work too!

Very nice. Love the color.

that's great...I love that you just made it up. I hate following directions and usually just use the pattern to cut out the shape and throw the directions off to the side.