I used plain black combined with a wonderful silhouette fabric from the Happy Halloween Collection by Maywood Studios Fabrics that I found a couple of years ago.
The pattern is McCall’s Easy Stitch ‘n Save #M5082. I modified it because I wanted to use two fabrics for the purse exterior instead of just the one called for in the pattern instructions. To do this, I laid the pattern piece on top of the two fabrics, figured out where the pieces should fit and worked from there.
This is not a repeat of the first picture; it’s the other side of the bag.
I especially wanted two different sections of the Halloween fabric to be centered just so on either side of the bag so that was taken into consideration, too. The colors in the tortoiseshell-look handles coordinated quite well with the fabric part of the purse.
Inside, I used a piece of the Halloween fabric to make the pocket. That was also carefully cut out so the “Happy Halloween” part was exactly where I want it. It looks great against the black lining.
I think your purse is very cute. I designed and made purses for years until I had to close my shop last year....health things :( I would have sold your purse in my store in a heartbeat. Nice job!
ReplyDeleteYour purse is adorable. Decorations and purses... I think you're ready for Halloween!
ReplyDeleteThis purse is darling!h
ReplyDeleteHow do you do this? Everyday there is another beautiful creation on your site. I love it! By the way, purse handles are 40% off at JoAnn's 10/06-10/08.
ReplyDeleteYour Halloween purse is fabulous. You have a great eye for colors and textures -- the tortoiseshell handles really set it off.
ReplyDeleteI've never sewed a bag before, but i feel inspired to try!
You are so cute and so is your purse. I love your attention to detail - that's what makes everything you do so special.
ReplyDeleteI love your purse Miz Junie Moon!
ReplyDeleteThat shade of orange is perfect, and what a wonderful design that silhouette is. It's a clever use of the "Happy Halloween" for the inside pocket too. This is my favorite of all of your projects so far!
Your attention to detail is so impressive! Great bag.
ReplyDeleteHappy Trick or Treating Junie.
ReplyDeleteIt looks beautiful. Now what is going to be your dressup outfit?
Oh, how cute is this purse?! It's totally festive and still stylish. Well done, June!
ReplyDeleteOh, my goodness, I love this! Too cute! You must have a closet full of purses! I'd have troubles choosing...
ReplyDeleteWell, a purse this cute might just persuade me to start sewing again. Think I'll look for that pattern.
ReplyDelete2 words: Love. It.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love this purse. What great fabric, and you've used it so well. Great work!
ReplyDeleteThat's so nicely made! You're making me want to sew up some purses. Thanks to who posted about the purse handles on sale at JoAnn's. That's even more incentive to try one.
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, how do you do it?? A nice new item every day! Thanks for sharing the pics and the pattern #.
Wow ! What a cute purse ! You have the neatest ideas !
ReplyDeleteHappy Day :)
crystal x