Chocolate lollipop bag made for a gift

[runnermom100863]

I made this bag this week for my son's 22ngirlfriend's birthday...which can be a scary thing, because I don't exactly know her likes and dislikes.  My son only said to use blue and green colors and make it a sort of hobo style.  Hopefully she likes it...here's the pics:





More the true colors of the fabric...I don't know why my camera made the others look darker.  Shows the size, too :


A peek at the inside:


What do you guys think...do you think it's a 22 year old's style and all that?

**PS:  I used a pattern...McCalls 5599, view C, in case you all were wondering and it was really easy to make! 

[Ahdora]

Oh yeah, it's definitely a 22-year-old's style, at least around here!  I love it, great job!

[runnermom100863]

Thanks much, Ahdora! 

[yakbook]

I'll bet she loves it! You did a nice job. It looks like a handy size, too!

[queenofdiy]

Once again runnermom - great job!!!  I really love the fabric - very classy....  I think it would be perfect for a 22 yo.

[Esjay82]

awww i love it.. good size too.. she'll b able to use it for lots of stuff.  i like the fabric too. i'm 26 and i would definitely use it and so would alot of my friends who are from 21 to bout 30. great job!  

[jdearien]

Love your purse! I would love to see a tute on how you made this. I have three granddaughters that would love one! thanks for sharing and I am sure she will love it! Janie

[minkiemoo]

This is a fabulous bag, she is going to be so pleased to get this. The size is fabulous and I love the colours.

[kneser]

This bag is gorgeous.  The girlfriend will love it.  I wish my mother-in-law would make me an awesome purse like this.

[wildroses]

I love this!  It's so nicely made and is such a good size.

[nuttywoman]

I think its lovely and she`ll love it too, specially because you`ve gone to the trouble to make a personal gift.Thanks for putting pattern number on, i`m going to buy that pattern now, my daughter will love it.   

[Unfinished Projects]

That's REALLY cute!  Good job & I think she'll like it!

[bagtart]

Thanks so much for sharing - I have that pattern and will now give it a go!!! (Hope mine looks as good as yours). Love the fabric!

[threegirlsandaboy]

You always use the greatest fabrics! Love it!!

[bsonlytoots]

Its perfect! I love the fabric & the style!

[Ejoey01]

Let me know if she doesn't like it...ROFL Cause I love it...did you use a pattern? That would make a really hip diaper bag/tote. (hey I'm only 25...I can have a 22 year old's style still right?)    Great job!

[runnermom100863]

Wow!  Thanks so much for all of your wonderful feedback!    I love you all!
I don't know yet what her reaction was.  I will definitely let you all know!

To those that were asking, I didn't design this myself...I used McCalls 5599, view C...here's a link to the pattern pic:
http://www.mccallpattern.com/item/M5599.htm?search=5599&page=1

[CrochetAdikt]

i'm 25 and i love it so i'm sure a 22 yr old will love it too!

[fluffybaka]

I'm 20, and I would rock that bag all the time.   

[onabanana]

ohhh I LOVE IT!! i love the style and fabric.. nice job!

i may need to make one too!

[runnermom100863]

Thanks again for everybody's nice comments!  I talked to my son this morning and he said his girlfriend loved the bag...he said she actually immediately dumped out the purse she was using and put her stuff into the new bag!   

[Megzy818]

yay! glad she liked it, i would have totally done the same thing had i received this!

[artist.nerd.musiclover]

This is so gorgeous!  I adore it!  Great colors and style. 

*wists*

[SUBMITEVERYTHOUGHT]

I talked to my son this morning and he said his girlfriend loved the bag...he said she actually immediately dumped out the purse she was using and put her stuff into the new bag!   

Who wouldn't, it's absolutely fabulous! 

[mayamagination]

That's beautiful! You always have such great taste in fabric! 

[Aliped]

Ooh!  Thats a really nice bag, it looks great, I'm sure she will love it..... I'm looking up that pattern now.

[mnmcoffee]

this is super cute. i'm 21.. and i would love to receive a bag like this for any occasion. i might have to get the pattern and try it out myself. love the colors!

[runnermom100863]

You guys are all so incredibly nice!  Thanks so much...your comments have absolutely made my day!! 

And to those who've mentioned the fabric choices...please tell my hubby that since he says I buy waaayyy too much fabric and that I have a "problem" that I can't seem to control! *scoffs, then goes out to buy some more* 

[andwedanced]

This is beautiful!

Awesome size for books and stuff : )

[HeatherDelaCruz]

I think it's gorgeous!!! I wish my mother in law would make me something that fabulous!

[string theory]

I think that it is great! I love the fabric, it is beautiful!

[I Sew Cute]

This is super...and yeah, she's going to love it!

[frogginette]

She will love it! I mean, who wouldn't?? Very good job.

[rawNgirlie]

i would deff rock that bag!!! and im 22..

[santacruzsugar]

I'm 24 and love it! I just bookmarked that McCalls pattern to try and find next time I'm at Joanne's.

Great Job!

[Diesels_Mom]

I made the same bag, I love your fabric choices.
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=235028.msg2572278#msg2572278

[cindygert]

Very cute RunnerMom.  I love the fabric.  And a girl can never have too much fabric.

[runnermom100863]

Thanks again, everybody! 
Diesels_Mom, I loved your version of 5599!!  I really like your fabric and the rings, too!! 

[artist.nerd.musiclover]

I'm curious:  where do you get such fab fabric?  I need stuff to do during my month off for Christmas.   

[runnermom100863]

I'm curious:  where do you get such fab fabric?  I need stuff to do during my month off for Christmas.   

I get my fabrics from Sauder's Fabrics, a small Mennonite shop near me, in Lancaster County, PA.  Here are some links--one showing info about their store http://www.ehow.com/how_2171865_quilting-fabrics-lancaster-county-pa.html, and one for their online stuff (if you don't live close by), which is called Z & S Fabrics http://zandsfabrics.com/company-details.asp


 

[sewjayded]

I thought that bag looked familiar, I just picked up the same pattern a few days ago at Hancock's 99 cent pattern sale.  It's very cute, great fabric too.  Now I can't wait to make one!

[runnermom100863]

Thanks! 
That's the only way I buy any patterns...at those 99 cent and $1.99 sales, usually at Joann's (just bought 10 more yesterday at their sale  ), but I'll have to check out Hancock's sales sometime.  Not that I need any more patterns, or anything...!  Anyway, you should post your bag when you finish.