Purple Velvet Buttercup Purse/Strolling Accessory, More Stash Sewing

[MegRoseSews]

I think you’re right. This purse DOES look an awful lot like the black moleskin one I made in December. I used that one a lot during the festive season. Then I turned up a purple velvet suit I’d cut out but never sewed in the eighties. I don’t know when I thought I’d wear a velvet skirt and jacket. To a work party? They were all the rage in the pattern magazines at the time. Good thing I didn’t make it because now I have it to cut up!

I lined it with burgundy courderoy from a jacket that had not been a success at the time and was partially sewn and deposited in the same box.

I like making these Buttercup purses with a nice long strap to go crosswise across my body because I walk a lot. Blown up to 129% on the copy machine that gives me enough room for the things I take walking: cell phone, ipod, credit cards, a scarf and a little bit more.

Link to the festive black one I made during December (includes free Buttercup pattern link)

http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=331513.0

[kittykill]

It's so pretty! The fabric is wonderful.

[Toteboutique]

Yup .. I agree .. very nice bag with beautiful colour