Button Purse!

[MissingWillow]

I've never sewn a purse before, so of course I'd have to tackle a button purse as my first adventure!  My partner for the Make a Friend swap, thisbirdsabsurd, had one on her wist so I sourced a pattern, some fabric and a ton of buttons.  I originally had buttons on the bottom, too, but it weighed it down too much so ended up with buttons only on the sides. 
Here's a view of the front:


And a view of the back:


The lining.  I had to think about this project a bit before starting it.  I knew I didn't want the buttons sewn through the lining.


The gratuitous close-up:

[teachart]

Oh I love it! That fabric is fantastic too. Adding this to my wist!

[fiddlegirl8]

What a beautiful bag!  Expert job - I admire your workmanship workwomanship.  

[HSG]

This is amazing! The colors are so pretty, and you got some great detailing in, too.

[loves2experiment]

MissingWillow, I can't believe that's your first purse!  It turned out fabulous!  Your swap partner is one lucky chica

[NotKnit]

Very neat!

[alteredmommy]

that is one gorgeous bag, love the buttons with that fabulous fabric!  Pretty awesome for your first bag

[MissingWillow]

Thanks everyone!  It was fun to make, even with sewing on all of those buttons.   

[Jillinamillion]

Great bag! Such pretty fabric, and the buttons complement it so well!

[kittykill]

I love it!