I made this bag today. I used a washable sueded fabric from the home decorating section at Joann's. The lining is from my stash - I think it's called Botanica, but don't have any of the selvedge to check.

It's very easy. I enlarged it to 110%, but next time will make it a little larger. I made the strap 24", rather than 20" the pattern called for. I also added fusible fleece to the lining and decor bond to the top section for a little more body. I'm very pleased with how it came out.

The pattern is free, here's the link:

http://www.made-by-rae.com/2009/02/f...g-pattern.html

I really like it, Katier....nice job!

Very cute - the sueded fabric was a good choice for this.

Wow, perfect choice of fabric, and so beautifully made!

wow, great job!

I love the fabric, but it was kind of pain to press. It wanted to stick to the iron, so I had to use a presscloth. But that made it hard to see if I had it lined up correctly. Guess I must have! :)

I downloaded the pattern, but the pattern is nothing compared to yours.

Great job, I love your choice of fabric.

Thanks for sharing!

what a great bag the washable suede looks great and you have a great fashion purse

Go to Google, click images at the top, and search for Buttercup Bag. Lots of inspiring pictures there!

Sooooooooo pretty! Great job!

Sew pretty! Very useful purse!

Gorgeous Purse! Love the fabrics you chose. Very nicely done. Thank You for sharing.

Oh my, that is so pretty. It looks so soft. Great job and thanks for sharing

That is great! I need to try one in funky colors for my daughter. This looks like a good one.

nice job.

Ditto to everyones comments, you did a great job and thank-you for sharing the pattern, my youngest has been asking if I could make her a new purse and I think I could handle this one.

great download and thank you.. now if I can just measure up to the neatness and well made bag that you have, by gosh maybe I can actually make them for gifts. Thank you again for the show and tell and the great share.

Very attractive....looks store-bought!

It is a very easy pattern. The only thing it lacked was more instruction on attaching the strap. I've seen them attached both inside and outside. I liked the look better attaching it inside. I just finished off the ends and sewed on the same line as the topstitching, also about 1/4-3/8" away to make it secure. I also padded the strap with fusible fleece.

Used it today for the 1st time and love it!

I really like it!

I used the pattern with some of my mom's drapery samples. It is a cute, small summer purse. I made the handle about 36 inches so I can where it across my chest and keep my hands free. I enlarged the pattern to make a red, white, and blue purse for my mom. Your purse is great! I agree with your suggestions. Nice job!

Your bag is so cute!

I made this and enlarged it 25% and I do like the size but will do again maybe tiny bit larger and glad to hear what you used for interfacing and batting..your purse looks super...I am anxious to do one again

Very nice :-P