Monday, July 13, 2009

Testing testing 123

I was lucky enough to be given the task of testing out a new pattern for Nikki this week.

It's a sweet little barrel purse using a 90mm purse frame. I even managed to sew around the curve without too many difficulties after getting a bit of practice with the baguette bag.

I used the lovely floral fabric that I received from Amy last week, and teamed it with some contrasting pink polkadots. The instructions were really easy to follow and there were lots of photos for guidance. Now, all I need to do is fill it with money and go shopping.

I think I should be making a start on these very soon for the Christmas list!

Ann Marie has been testing too....

35 comments:

sewfunky said...

How sweet! Love the colours and cuteness of it all!

JustJess said...

Great job! Looks tricky though for peeps like me with additional thumbs!

A Spoonful Of Sugar said...

What a dear little purse - thee would be great for christmas pressies!

Nikki said...

It's easy to see why Nikki got you to test her pattern. You've done a great job. And nice choice of fabric.

Good luck with the money filling and shopping plans!

Gina said...

That is a really sweet purse. In a very 'CurlyPops' style! Lovely.

Nikki said...

Thanks so much for testing, posting and linking! You did a great job and I love the fabric choices.

Christina Lowry said...

Totally fantastic job! Great fabric choices and great Christmas pressies. :)

bubbachenille said...

Make sure you let us know when these will be available as I absolutely adore it !

Margaret said...

Gorgeous!
I love the shape of it.

Unknown said...

You are Very Clever...Love the Fabric....
cheers

Tania said...

I fell absolutely in love with this gorgeous purse pattern the very instant I lay eyes on it on Nikki's blog. And, Ms Curly Pops, you have done a sterling job!

truj said...

Beautiful job - I think I might have to head over to Nikki's site to purchase pattern ... you sell it well!

Kirsty said...

I love your fabric choice Cam. The little purse looks wonderful.

She's a clever girl that Nikki.

Cathy {tinniegirl} said...

It's so cute. Another great pattern and result to suck me in.

I will not take up sewing again, I will not taking up sewing again, I will not...

edward and lilly said...

Really really cute! I love the combination of fabric.

Sasparilla Sue said...

It's totally adorable! Makes me want to make a bunch but would have no clue where to start! Great job!

Bellgirl said...

Wow, it looks great and I love the funky colours! (thinks: Hmmm...how does one get onto that Christmas list? ;)

Selina said...

sooo cute! love that fabric too!

Michelle said...

oh gorgeous...
I few of those for christmas pressies would be perfect...

PaisleyJade said...

Just beautiful!!! Would make anyone create an excuse to go shopping!

Jennifer Rose said...

well done :D I've never sewed anything that needed a purse frame, but this one look really cute :)

Micky - Handmade Expo said...

What a fab little purse - looks like you have done a fantastic job.

Micky
xxoo

Katy said...

Nice job - very sweet, looks fiddly to make was it easy - how long did it take?

Cath @ chunkychooky said...

really really really good!! i am scared to make something like that it looks so hard- their woulod be tears and swearing for sure...

Swirlyarts said...

This looks fabulous :)

Maria Rose said...

Wow, that is really cute!

Casey said...

it's really awesome! so cute :) I wish I could make one of them

Jenny said...

Love the fabric you chose-it is so lovely

Amy Badskirt said...

wow! It looks amazing. I think I might have to try out that pattern myself! I've never tackled a bag before, but I really like this one. Tops to both you and Nikki!

Elizabeth said...

what a very sweet little purse! i love it!

Liesl said...

You're very clever - it looks fabulous. I think I will have to put the pattern (along with purse frame sewing skills) on my wish list!

Anonymous said...

wow this is the sweetest little purse it looks divine. I would love to try a framed purse but am toooo scared

JuliaB said...

That's really cute! Love the puffy design and the topstitching.

Corrie said...

oh its just lovely! well done, perfect shape, fabric and purse!

love it
Corrie:)

Karin said...

I love those little purses. And I think you chose a wonderful fabric. Really cute combination!