I'm not going to lie, I'm a little tired of this bag pattern. As much as I love it, I think I've made so many of them that I'm a little burnt out. Plus, I had bought this lovely Secret Garden (Sandi Henderson) in Utah in October to make it with. I've had ideas about embellishing my signature bag with some ruffles, but wasn't sure what I wanted to do exactly. And the reality is, the bag is super functional, and I love that about it.
Then one Sunday my cute friend had a leather bag with a two toned double ruffle across the front. I had found it! I took a picture on my iPod and figure out what to do to make it work.
I really love the way it turned out, I might do a few things different the next time, like gather it a little less, it was hard to sew on without a walking foot.
I love this fabric! It's Sandi Henderson's Secret Garden. The interior and contrasting ruffle and strap is one of my new favorite tone on tone prints - Garden Gate (I think). It reminds me a bit of Henna Garden, another favorite.
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21 crafty mcCrafters commented:
I like the bag. I just cannot make bags to save my life.
Glad to finally start linking up wtih you again. Have a great weekend.
I LOVE the bag Amy! Love the ruffles.
Crud, I'm sorry about the double link up there (Amy, can you delete it?). My computer froze and it appeared the first one didn't go through. Clearly it did and I should have been more patient.
What a cute bag!
Great bag, great fabric and great ruffles!!!!
Love the bag and what sweet ruffles! Having a senior moment - what pattern is it? Looking for a new bag pattern. I'm having a pocketbook quandry. Can't find one I really like that is the size I like and has all the pockets that I want.
It really is a great bag Amy and perfect for a gift. I love what you are doing with Sandi's fabrics!
Amy....I did the hard bottom bag tutorial for ya!!!
I couldn't agree more! I think the last 5 projects of mine have included ruffles!
I love making bags and I LOVE ruffles! Yours is so cute!
Cute bag! The ruffles are so fun! I love when things click and everything turns out perfectly. Thanks for hosting! Smiles~Beth
Cute with the ruffle
That bag is FABULOUS!!
I love the ruffle idea! Good choice of fabric too.
That is so cute, Amy! The ruffle really does add a lot. Gorgeous fabric, too! :o)
That fabric is beyond lovely! I have been thinking I should hoard...er I mean save back a yard in each of the colors like I did the Henna Garden. Beautiful bag. Just love those colors together!
The purse it really cool with the ruffles! Just perfect!
Thanks for hosting!
ruffles do make everything better! everything.
Love this bag! I wasn't sure about this color way in this line, but after seeing your bag I want some now too!
Amy I found you from BumbleBeeBagz, who commented on one of my posts. I can't wait to participate in your next linky party ;)
AAAaawwww!!! I love the ruffles on the bag! So fun! I LOVE my bag and think of you everyday when I use it...EVERYDAY!
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