Remember the Puff Purse? Here is its big sister – the Teardrop Purse!
I know I’ve said it before, but I love being a pattern tester for Nicole Mallalieu Design! This purse goes together beautifully, and as Miss Clare said “it’s just like the little purse, only bigger”. Although this one has a handle. The handle on mine is still waiting for two beads to finish it off – it’s just pinned together at the moment – but because I know it will be a while before I get to the shops to buy the beads I decided that it was “blog finished” (I love that phrase – thanks Jodie!) and I would show it off anyway. The other side:
The inside:
The pattern is extremely well drafted, although it’s not for novice sewers. I love the tiny seed beads that are sewn to the frame, and the instructions for making the rouleau tube handle were excellent. Another triumph Nikki!
The fabric is from the Chocolate Lollipop range by Anna Maria Horner. It’s such beautiful quality to work with! I fused a layer of interfacing and a layer of wadding to the outer fabric, but didn’t use any on the lining. There is also a layer of fast-to-fuse inside the centre panel of the purse to provide support and structure. Nikki is giving away a kit for this purse on her blog at the moment, so leave her a comment and you might be lucky! August is her blog month of bag-making tutorials, so keep an eye on it for terrific hints and tips.
There is also a fabric voucher giveaway happening over at Kimono Reincarnate and if you are quick Boutique NutMeg Designs has a giveaway to win a gorgeous bag. Wow, there are so many generous bloggers out there!
Lisa said
Gorgeous purse – love the fabric you have chosen.
Nikki said
You did a fantastic job with it!! Lovely fabrics (guess what prints I ALSO have in different colourways…?!!). Thanks for testing for me!!
peacockchic said
I love the purse!!! I have been waiting for this design to come out and now it is HERE!!! Love it!
Michelle said
It looks fantastic!
fireflynights said
Haven’t had much chance to visit you lately, but I saw this on someone else’s blog and thought of you since you do so much sewing. http://nikkishell.typepad.com/wardroberefashion/
Melanie said
That looks great! As always, you’ve done a fabulous job on it. And thanks for the plug for my giveaway!
Louise said
Hi Lara, just wanted to let you know you are one of our giveaway winners. Email back your address and I’ll send your prize on its way!
Tiff@Three Peas in a Pod said
Too cute!! You did an awesome job. I love the fabric!
linda said
oh this is sooo gorgeous!! what a beautfiful job you have done
Moiface said
So fabulous! I love the lining!!
Melanie said
Very well made bag. Just caught up and love the pics of the airer. My mother’s airer was my horse, as was the arm of the sofa and anything else I could use. I was horsey mad from as soon as I could walk to the field at the bottom of my Nana’s garden and feed the horses there.
Such lovely pics and what a smile!
Pennie said
Great purse, love the colours!!!
Chanchan said
I just love all these cute things you make. You got such a great eye for mixing patterns and colours! I’ll definately visit your blog again.
laura said
I will be getting that kit as soon as it’s on the website; I feel like it’s been forever since she teased us with a peek at it! Just this morning yet one more person oohhed and aahhed over my Snap purse and asked me if I sell them! That feels really good! You did a lovely job and I envy your being a guniea pig for Nikki!
Applie said
That is the cutest thing!
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Carolyn said
Just terrific. Has colour,shape, design, all combined to perfection. You have making bags down to a fine art. I love the handle, where can I get one?
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