butterfly bag

[BattleAxe]

This was an experiment.  No pattern.  First time trying piping.  Love the way it turned out with one exception - the strap is WAYYYYYY too long.  Now I have to find a creative way to shorten it other than the ends because I have the little pink/orange stripe that needs to stay.

Lessons learned:

• be fierce while manipulating stiff interfacing.  its okay
• don't try to top stitch over piping.

[NH822]

I love this bag!!!  Colorful and fun!!!

[ellenmarie]

That has got to be the most awesome fabric I have ever seen!! Where did you get it? The bag you made is great! It is a great way to showcase a large print fabric. You did a wonderful job! Thanks for sharing it!

[spiderlady]

What a nice bag!  I love the fabric!

[grimmlynn]

I am in love with that fabric!  As for the long strap, I prefer my bags that way since I am super tall.  But the butterflies on the fabric and just the whole bag is amazing!

[lorizathm]

I love it! So colorful....great job on the piping! I'm intimidated by piping. 

Not sure I should give advice on what to do about the strap...if that happened to me, I'd just go for the scissors. 

[alexxxx]

great job! this is amazing!
i am trying to summon up the courage to make my first messenger bag for daughter

[Asheri]

Wow, I love the fabric! It looks so fun.

I can't really help you with the strap, though. I have a similar problem with a bag I made recently and I'm just tying a knot in the top till i can get it figured out. );

[mrs.dutt]

oooooo la la....This bag is awesome! Love the fabric!!

[pinokeeo]

Ok, I love everything about this bag.  I love the design and the fabric.  Excellent job.