Finished Project Friday: Lexi's Bag and Wallet

Eliza was invited to birthday party for a girl in her class at school. So, I we sat down and picked out some fabric to be made into a buttercup bag. I know, I know, another buttercup bag? Yes, I am making them for everyone who has a birthday because they are so easy to make, I have the pattern memorized so it takes a relatively short period of time (I think it takes longer to pick out the fabric!), and I'm sure it's something that girls will love! Eliza even helped make some extra flowers (of which I don't have a good picture), so her friend can swap them out according to her desire.

Again, I had to remember how to make the wallet, but it wasn't as bad this time around. I followed the pictures I took of the last wallet, and still messed up. Oh well, it's not in a place that anyone would really notice (the inside of the coin pocket). I think this is by far my favorite fabric scheme for the outside of the bag. The inside is a little bit too monochromatic for me, but I love love love the dark brown corduroy with the plaid piping cut on the bias. I want to make one like this just for me next time! And, Eliza said that her friend loved the bag; always makes me feel good knowing that my girls can take something for their friends that they will love and probably use.

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Aubrey A said…

I love the colors too. Brown and blue will always be one of my favorite color schemes!! I just love all of the stuff you make. I never did get around to getting you the fabric for my own bag. :) Maybe once Evan's baptism is over I'll have time to go pick out some material.

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