Let me give you the run down on the evolution of my purse. When I was a teen and BK (before kids) I used to carry a fanny pack! A fanny pack!
But it was over one shoulder across my chest like the cool kids wore it, okay people.
Next I moved on to an over the shoulder little purse I found on the side of the road. It just sounds like it's getting worse doesn't it?
After that I had kids, so of course I used the free diaper bags and backpacks Nestle sent in the mail. When I realized you really don't need a diaper bag and can use a purse, I bought one from WalMart. Oh ya, moving on up.
After discovering that the quality sucks big time (big surprise there) I thought "What if I bought one from a REAL store? One that specializes in bags?" So off to Bently I went.
It worked....For awhile. It was cute, but the lining was horrible. I've lost many things in the abyss between the lining and the outer purse. So disappointing. More money doesn't always mean better quality.
I had it. I guess I just had to make a new purse myself! I found this great free pattern and a video to boot, from Anna Maria's collaboration site with Janome.
Technically it's a bag, a tote bag to be precise but it's works and is adorable. It's makes me happy just looking at it.
The only difference from the pattern is, I added pockets. I sewed it to the lining before I sewed everything together like so:
Now everything has it's place, just like I like it, and need it. The only thing I wished I'd done was interface the pockets. They're a little floppy.
There you have it. The latest in the evolution of my purse. It's evolved into a masterpiece if I may say so myself.
Blessings,
Christina
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