Recently, Sara of Sew Sweetness sent out a call for pattern testers for her Velocity Girl Bag. I really enjoyed the process of working through a pattern and taking notes on where things could be improved or spots where the instructions became confusing.
What a lovely bag this is, though! I made mine from an upholstery remnant and a coordinating solid (for the lining). There’s a small touch of coordinating fabric across the front too, in the form of faux piping. I used Pellon Thermolam, a fusible batting, to give the bag the body it needed. I also quilted the main body pieces to help with stability (according to Sara, Thermolam gives a slouchy result).
There are a total of 9 (yes really, NINE!) pockets in this bag! Three across the front, one in each side placket, another 3 open pockets on the inside and a large zippered pocket, also on the inside. The purse closes with a magnetic snap and has an adjustable strap.
You can see more examples of this an other purses on the Sew Sweetness flickr group or you can buy the newly released pattern from Sara here – it’s just $8!
That is an awesome bag! I want me one.
Thanks Karol! If you’re serious, let me know what colors you’d like and I’ll see what I can do. 🙂 I can’t promise anything fast though. Let’s get together soon! (Of course my March is completely booked up already, so that’s right out…)