Saturday, May 29, 2010

Twenty One


I'm heading off to a 21st tonight, so I decided after dinner lastnight that I should probably make a gift.

I don't really have any idea what a 21 year old would like (which is a sure sign that I'm getting really old)!
I did a little bit of blog surfing for inspiration and came across this Noodlehead Tutorial via Whip Up.

I didn't follow the complete tutorial as I need to whip up something really quickly, but I followed the instructions for the gathered front and back (substituting twill tape for the fabric band as I needed something plain).


Once I had the front and back sections ready, I just sewed it as a normal zippered pouch, also adding a D-ring at the side, so that I could attach a little detachable hand strap.


I'm also popping a little matching gadget pouch inside...

Fingers crossed that the birthday girl likes them!

21 comments:

Sue Niven said...

You have done well! I am sure the Birthday girl will love it, (you can never have too many purses or bags, the detachable strap is just adorable too!

Tina said...

Cute--I have 21 one year old's running around my house and I think they would approve. I bought some zipper by the yard today. I will have to try one out.

Tina

Andi said...

A very gorgeous and thoughtful gift.
Perfect for a big night out!!

Cath @ chunkychooky said...

jackpot I reckon!

PaisleyJade said...

Absolutely love it - I am sure she will too. Let us know what she thinks!!!

pink and green mama MaryLea said...

So cute!! Wish I was turning 21 : )

bec said...

We so think alike, I printed that tutorial off last night! Great minds teehee. It looks great, I'm sure they'll love it (I would have as a 21 yr old, I think, hard to remember back that far!)

Stacy Kraus McDonald said...

How could she not like them? Fabulous gift!

Unknown said...

I Think it's a Winner.!!
cheers

Jennie said...

I love the gathers!
She'll love it!

Marg said...

Very cute, I am sure she will love it!

Michelle said...

Oh to be 21 again...
If I was I would Love it...
Great colour and love the little pouch...Very handy...

manda said...

Uh, Cam, I'm 21.....don't tell anyone!
She'll love it, trust me!

bubbachenille said...

These are great Cam, I love the fact they are a set ! Just need a bigger bag to go with and what an awesome gift for another occaission!

Chasing Purple Dreams said...

She will love it!

Karin van D. said...

Very nice. I am sure the 21 year old will love it. Who wouldn't, it's cute!

Miss Amy said...

If shes into clubbing or pubbing she will love it, I have like 7 little bags similar to this perfect for phone, Id, key to get in when you get home and some money :D

Gypsy said...

Definitely a sign of getting old, happens to me all the time. I've also realised that The Bloke and I often refer to what 'the young people' are watching/listening to - another sure sign we're getting old!!!
LOVE the clutch, if the 21yo doesn't love it, send it my way...I'll even take it clubbing if I have to! (And if I can remember where the 'club' is!)

handmaiden said...

Cam, I am sure she will love it...great print too

Liesl said...

The clutch looks beautiful - that's such a lovely print. What a lucky birthday girl!

muralimanohar said...

21, nothing. I want that for ME!! Gonna have to click through for the tut; pretty sure I have some perfect fabric buried somewhere! :p