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Awesome Pockets

desiree — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 12:29:49 +0000

I drafted this purse with pockets in mind. I need a purse with a strap that goes across my body like a messenger bag, but doesn’t have a big flap to deal with. One that has room for what I need to carry and has pockets for all my little stuff. See that horizontal line across the front of the bag? That’s actually two hidden pockets, lined in a different colour and closed with mini magnetic snaps. One is just the right size for my cell phone and the other is a little deeper, so it can hold pens.

There is also a large pocket on the back for a pad of paper and receipts. Does anyone else get their purse so filled with receipts that they can’t find their wallet? Yeah, that’s my purse. Hopefully a specific pocket for receipts will solve that problem. I also tend to lose my keys in the very bottom of purses, so I added a little clip under the long strap there. No more lost keys! The top closes with two strong magnetic snaps. I forgot how easy those were to install, I should use them more often.

I also forgot how to put in a zippered pocket. It turned out pretty great considering that I had to figure it out again on my own. No gaps or puckered fabric and it runs nice and smooth.

As a final fancy bit of engineering, the long strap is removable, so it can be a shoulder or handbag.

Overall, I love this purse. Probably the only thing I would change is the curved bottom. I think I would like it a little more square and flat on the bottom.

Almost the Same Grey Denim Purse

desiree — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 12:11:29 +0000

The same as the other grey denim purse, except the lining is a dark red bandana print. I love the shiny silver snaps with the grey, and the bandana print is perfect to go with denim, no matter what colour it is.

The Not-as-Wide Bag

desiree — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:05:33 +0000

Please excuse the adorably weird look on my face. This is the only picture of this bag that was in focus.

Exactly like the blue jean bag, but a little shorter and with blue snaps. The size is just right this time! The straps are a great length, too. They are perfect for holding in your hand and fit nicely over the shoulder as well.

I top stitched with red thread to match the lining. I’ll remember next time to change to a new needle before topstitching next time. It looks ok, but it could be neater.

New Bag Design

desiree — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 20:28:52 +0000

This is made out of recycled blue jeans! The lining is a lovely dark red and it closes with a snap. I put two pockets on the front that have a curved opening and the close with snaps, too. Overall, I really like the shape and the look, but it’s just a little too wide, I think. I didn’t use interfacing, so it does flop just a little. I think I’ll make more of the same except taking a few inches off the width.

Orange Polka Dot Purse

desiree — Tue, 26 May 2009 16:54:15 +0000

Who doesn’t love polka dots? That was a trick question. Nobody doesn’t love polka dots. If you put your hand up, we can’t be friends anymore.

I think I may have made this last year. It has lots of pockets on the inside and closes with a fancy magnetic snap. The entire inside is polka dots, too. Love.

It looks a little funny in the picture because there’s nothing in it and the darts on the bottom are deflated. I took pictures of all the bags before I took them to Sew Dandee, in case I never saw them again. This one is at the store right now!

Cute Little Grey Purse

desiree — Mon, 25 May 2009 20:17:00 +0000

Yes, I spelled the colour grey with an E. OMG and colour with a U! Ha ha, I’m Canadian, deal with it.

I made three of these because the shape was just so cute. With different lining fabrics, though.

It closes with a magnetic snap and has perfect little darts in the bottom so there’s lots of room in there despite it’s diminutive size.