A wonderful tutorial for a cardstock birthday banner over at Little Paper Dog. Easy and swellegant. And now up in my lounge room window, even though there’s not a birthday remotely within sight.
And a bag I whipped up on Saturday for a rare party, at Handsome Steve’s at the Abbotsford Convent (lovely spot and well away from the bogans having their 21st at the Convent Bakery downstairs. It’s the second party I’ve been to there in the past three months, and for someone who no longer goes to too many parties, that must be an indication that the place is a keeper).
The bag pattern also is a real keeper: Martha Stewart’s reversible purse. You too can feel like you’re on parole with this casual yet dressy accessory worn on the wrist, and just the right size for keys, tissues, and wallet (but not big enough for the detritus that magically collects in my regular tote).
A bit fiddly on the turnings – you’re turning in and sewing small armholes with steep curves on the bottom. I did experiment with other spots for turning, but no, the construction of the bag just won’t allow it. No biggie, you just take more time on it. Do clip your curves.
The fabric I used was a large bit left over from a free Amy Butler pattern for a scarf cut on the bias. I spent ages wondering what the hell I’d do with it, and this was the perfect project. Love a good stash buster.
Ooh I made one of those bags too, aren’t they great! good for the work bag for when I just want to take the essentials when I go for lunch. Lovely fabric!