My first bag!

[whitterp]

So I just discovered the Buttercup Bag pattern (http://www.made-by-rae.com/2009/02/free-buttercup-bag-sewing-pattern.html) that has been so popular on craftster, and this is my interpretation for my friend's birthday!



Here's a close up of the pleating and the button embellishment:



Seems like all of the versions of this bag I've seen use the same fabric for the entire exterior, so I wanted to try something a little different. And I also used a different third fabric for the lining:



I also added medium weight interfacing to the exterior of the bag and the strap- I definitely recommend this if you are using lightweight cotton instead of the heavier weight fabric that Rae used. Next time I think I'll try enlarging the pattern, as this bag is a bit small. Overall though it was an easy to read pattern and very fun/simple to make! I will definitely use it again.

This was my first bag- I'm pretty pleased with how it came out!

Thanks for looking!

[LimeRiot]

Great fabric choice and AWESOME button! Looks marvelous.

[kaz814]

Great job!  I love the fabric choices too!

[Azura]

ohhh summer fabric! it looks great, nobody would guess it's the first bag you sew! I'm sure your friend will love it

[AshtonagoL]

Nice choice of fabrics!  Love the cute little button!

[Schlörte]

Your first bag? This is AMAZING!

[Sharalee]

Very summery & love the yellow fabric & It's you first bag, WOW great!!!

[whitterp]

thanks everybody! The pattern really did all the work for me

[0Hippolicious0]

Well done

[alwaysinmyroom]

I love that you made it your own!  The combo of fabrics really does it for me...and this is one of my favorite patterns because it is so newbie friendly!

I hope it has inspired you to make more because I certainly think this one turned out pretty wonderful!