Dragonfly Bags

When my mom was visiting we went to Joann's and she found the dragonfly material and she liked it so much she wanted a bag made out of it. But she went back home to UT without it. It took me a little while to make it. But I think it turned out really great. It has turned into one of her favorite bags and I am so glad! She shows it off to everyone and lets them know I made it for her. Proud Mama! I had enough of the dragonfly material that I made a laptop bag for her. I had never done that so I just took her measurements over the phone and went for it. I used batting on the inside and quilted the cover some to keep it place. I loved how nice they both are, this was the first time I used home decorating fabric on a bag and it really makes a bag look nice!

Lovin' the Pink Purse!

I have been looking for a purse that I might like as my own. My other purses that I make either sit on my craft table waiting for a home, or I send them out to my friends and family. Well this time I decided to make this my own! I got this fabric from my MIL (she has tons of fabric! but mostly smaller pieces) and I love it. I had just enough to make a small body for the bag and the lining. I found a belt from one of my boys that had been worn through and cut it for the handle. I do have to say the handle is a bit heavy for the weight of the purse, but it is growing on me. I then made some fabric flowers one out of each type of fabric and a great vintage button for the closure! I'm really likin' it!