"You say tomato, I say tomahto"
You say purse or pocketbook, I say handbag.
You say wallet, I say purse.
"We have really everything in common with America nowadays, except, of course, language."
You say wallet, I say purse.
"We have really everything in common with America nowadays, except, of course, language."
Oscar Wilde, The Canterville Ghost (1887)
Wherever you're from and whatever you want to call it, I've just sewn my very first handbag - or maybe I should call it a shoulder bag and have done with it?!!!
I'm pretty pleased with it - I used a free online pattern called Reversible Bag by Novita @verypurpleperson.
Incredibly easy - just printed the pattern out, checked the scale square and glued the sections together.
All it takes is two 18" x 23" pieces of fabric and a couple of hours to cut out and sew together.
And the best bit - it's totally reversible.
I've used Robert Kaufman Essex Linen 55% linen/45% cotton blend in Navy and Amy Butler Alchemy 'Queen Ann's Butterflies' in Topaz then top stitched with Aurifil 4020 'Fuschia'.
I'm missing my model, Flicky - had to make do with a balcony door handle, it was either that or a selfie!
I love the pattern, really quick and easy, and have plans to make more.
What do you think?
What do you think?
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