The Saturday before Easter I made my new spring/summer bag.
pretty bag!
The adorable fabric came from Jo-Ann’s.
little mushrooms
The pattern is Simplicity 2685. There are two pockets that are utilized between the shell and the lining. One pocket is indicated in the pattern, and the other pocket was added by yours truly. 
I chose to make the band and handles contrast, unlike the pattern directions. That brown polka dot fabric is also the lining of the bag. The big wooden button came from Wal-Mart and was picked out by Brendan. He really has a good eye and I’m often thankful for his help/suggestions.
big button
The bag has the most adorable pleating on both sides.
pretty pleats
more pretty pleats
I love my new bag. I’m ready to buy more fabric and make the other styles in the pattern!
sew beautiful
Love,
Tiff
Nette
April 7, 2010 at 11:13 pm
that’s SO ADORABLE! i love the mushroom fabric! both fabrics and the wooden button work really well together Tiff. ^_^
Kristin
April 8, 2010 at 5:32 am
Super cute! Nice job!
mom
April 8, 2010 at 8:53 am
Tiff, that is sooo cute! You are amazing with how perfectly straight your stitches are and to be so adept with lining things… I was always a little apprehensive when a pattern called for that. You have far exceeded your teacher! I love you and can’t wait to see you real soon.
Ti
April 14, 2010 at 12:38 am
wow cute! you should check out etsy.com for the stuff you make you could sell it at that website if you ever want to have some extra spending money, i put some of the jewelry i make on it and you could make $20-30 a bag for sure! I know i want one! lol
tiffany
April 14, 2010 at 8:40 pm
I’ve thought about selling stuff on etsy. I just usually love what I make so much that I couldn’t bear to part with any of it.