Made My First Clutch Bag

I'm off to a wedding next week and needed a bag to match my dress.  So off I went, pulling out fabrics from my stash, reading lots of books on bags and finally getting some free time to get on with it.

 I used the Elegance Pleated Clutch pattern from Sue Kim's book Bags: the modern classics, (I've popped a link to it on my Goodreads Box on the right hand bar).  I had a large piece from Laura Ashley back in the nineties,with a self pattern, for the exterior and then used 3 toning pieces from a Harlequin sample book to make the lining.

My button box gave up this lovely big wooden button and then a pearly one placed on top.  It was fun to make and even though it was rated a 2 button bag for difficulty, it was really easy.  I hope to make some more to match other outfits.  The book contains some great patterns and as I have a friends birthday coming up soon I might well tackle another pattern.

Now I just need some good weather so the wedding can go off without us all getting wet!

My First Fabric Bag

I went to a bag making workshop yesterday and made this bag.  I nipped out between rain showers today to photograph it.  I used a Sanderson fabric remenant in a soft floral design for the outside and used a cream cotton for the lining.  Just taken it out for a spin and it functions really well, plenty of room.  I might make the next one (yes, there will be a next one as throughly enjoyed making this one) with slightly longer handles so it can go comfortably, on my shoulder and I might round the corners, but really pleased with my first effort.