Sew Sweetness is running a purse-making contest this month called
Purse Palooza. I plan on having a few entries. Here is my first! It's a pleated tote based on
this pattern at U-Handbag. I followed the basic pattern but made my tote slightly narrower (because that's all I had enough fabric for!). I also added two inside slip pockets and a magnetic snap. The straps were also my own design and attach with nickel D-rings. It is super roomy and very stylish! The pleats let the red peek out just enough to not be overpowering, and the whole effect is very summery.
The dimensions are:
13" tall
10" wide at top
16" wide at bottom
3.5" deep at bottom
9" strap drop
Made with home-decor weight fabric and a cotton lining. Fully interfaced with Decor Bond.
I think this will eventually end up in my Etsy shop, unless someone claims it here or on Facebook first!
