An all by myself creation

I've been dying to use some chevron fabric.  Absolutely love the stuff!  My little one gave me a good excuse.  She decided to rub mac and cheese all into my purse.  Yes, I probably could have washed it, but that's not the point. :)   I wanted a new purse for the fall anyway.  

I found a cute purse/tote that I loved, but I get cheap and don't want to buy patterns.  I love all the free tutorials out there!  I've become familiar enough with the basics of purses that I knew I could figure it out.  And I did! 

You know you love it!  I'm super happy with it, and what's even better is that I did this without instructions, patterns. Nothing! The bow/sash comes off.  It's currently cinched around the top of the purse by belt loops, but it can be taken off in case you need a cute scarf.  And the inside of the purse is the same cute fabric.  I am in love with these colors!  Oh, look.  It matches my blog! :)

Sew many purses!

I've come to the conclusion that one of the reasons that I like purses so much (besides the fact of how fun and cute they can be) is that no matter what, they still fit!  I think I figured this out when I was 9 months pregnant with my little one.  My shoes were getting too tight.  Even my maternity clothes were starting to get too short, but my purse still fit!  Isn't that a great feeling when you're feeling as big as a house.  At least something still works for you!

I also love how I can find a purse that is fun, colorful, and a little daring even.  I don't carry a purse just to match it to my outfit.  I don't really care about that.  If I love a purse, I carry it usually for a good amount of time before switching out, usually at the end of a season.  So, finding a great purse just makes me so very happy!


Speaking of purses...  :)

I've made a few more.  They are listed in my Etsy store So Love to Sew.  Here's a quick look at them.  I have more pics available on my Etsy site so you can see all the details.

The purse below is not actually on my site for sale (though it can be if anyone is interested!)  After I started making purses for myself and a few others, my daughter decided she needed a purse like mine.  So, of course, I made her one.  Her's isn't quite as sturdy and a about half the size.  It even has all the cute little pockets inside.  She loves it!  She carries it with her often.  I was so excited when I realized my little girl likes purses as much as me!

Purses baby!

I've been working on some purses for my store.  Until I get my magnetic clasps that I've been waiting on I decided to list some sample purses in my store so everyone will at least know the style/size of the purses I've been making.  I can do purses with these fabrics or other fabrics of your liking.  If you like what you see, visit my Etsy Store "Sew Love to Sew"   Thanks!