About a month ago I tested another pattern for Kathy, and like last time, it was such a pleasure to sew, and such a hard thing to keep secret.
I made the kid's size for Rebecca, and used some more flea market fabric for the outside (decorator weight)
and quilter's cotton for the inside. The pattern is simple and straightforward, detailed, clearly illustrated and just all-around very well written. One of the best things is the instructions for customizing the length of the strap so that it hangs on the wearer just exactly right. The kid's version has a divided pocket on the inside for sunglasses and iPod (yeah, Rebecca says two of her classmates have one - oh my, someone help me).
The shape is so sweet, I love the rounded bottom and smooth lines. Doesn't it just look incredibly comfortable and effortless to wear?
Rebecca brings hers out when we go to the farmer's market, library, or wherever. It holds a lot of loot, even the most precious of cargo. Couldn't decide on the cuter picture, so there you go, you get both of them!
I must admit that my 10 year old has an iPod...however, it's my old one...does that make it any better?!?
LOL!! Perhaps! Or maybe not!!
I love that bag, however, as I'm a beginner beginner sewer, I don't know if I could even manage that! LOL!
Posted by: Mel | Friday, May 16, 2008 at 05:02 AM
Very, very cute bag! About the iPod, I know, kids get way too much, way too early nowadays. They'll be so jaded when they grow up because they'll have gotten all of their thrills as children. I hope to avoid that as much as I can, without making them feel deprived. It will be a fine line to walk, I'm sure.
Posted by: katie | Friday, May 16, 2008 at 07:24 AM
Rebecca looks so sweet!
Posted by: Michelle | Friday, May 16, 2008 at 08:25 AM
Beautiful bag! Rebecca is gorgeous, too, and I love the little bear sticking his head out of the top of the bag!
Posted by: Wylie | Friday, May 16, 2008 at 01:08 PM
It's such a cute bag. And your model is adorable!
Posted by: Beth | Friday, May 16, 2008 at 06:17 PM
Fabulous bag. This might be the one for me to make!
Posted by: Jacquie | Saturday, May 17, 2008 at 02:59 PM
Oh I love the shape! And your next care parcel is on it's way!
Posted by: Ali | Saturday, May 17, 2008 at 03:02 PM
OK, I'm hiring you to write all my copy. Thank you again for the fabulous testing. Goodness, Rebecca's smile and the bear peeking out of the bag is too cute.
Posted by: kathy | Sunday, May 18, 2008 at 09:36 PM
I ordered the pattern. If you have a minute...A quick question...does it need to be home dec weight fabric? I have some Amy Butler fabric I'd like to use, but it's not home dec weight.
Posted by: Jacquie | Monday, May 26, 2008 at 05:21 PM