When I was on Facebook a while back I saw a new bag pattern that Kate Colleran of Seams Like a Dream just introduced at Fall Market. With 3 zippers I knew I wanted this bag for keeping things secure like my new smart phone. Ever since I made a jacket with Island Batiks for one of our Island Batik blog hops I wanted a matching bag. Perfect reason to purchase Kate's pattern called Carry This! Don't you just love the braided top on this purse- Kate has a special little template ruler to make it easy to do. Now a lot of people don't care to put zippers in, but it really isn't that hard when you follow the directions. There are two outside pockets and one inside pocket. Kate uses metal rings for attaching the handle, but I didn't have any on hand and didn't want to go out and buy any so I just attached the handles right to the purse/zipper as I assembled it.
This would be a good way to use some of your scraps as there are not large pieces required.
In case you are curious here is the jacket I made before with the Island Batik Olivera line.
And speaking of Island Batik the January blog hop has started you can find info HERE. You can find links to all the ambassadors blogs and the day they are presenting their project using a bundle of fabric that was released at the last Fall Market. Hop on board you don't want to miss all the inspiration and the giveaways!! And be sure to come visit me on January 25th as I showcase my project right here.
Linking with MCM, Monday Making
