My talented friend Vanessa is now an official pattern maker! She has done lots of cool tutorials, but this is her first PDF pattern with detailed instructions and full pattern pieces.
She gave me a copy to review and I really love the result! My bag turned out so nice and it is just the pop of style I have been needing. I am not the best at accessories for myself- my kids, yes, but me, seriously lacking on the cool accessories!
I am loving the chevron trend, aren't you? Obviously Vanessa's bag fabric inspired me! The handle is my favorite part. It's really unique and fun. The bag is made to be a tote or you can fold it down to be a clutch. I am not much of a clutch person (maybe because I usually have to be holding hands of small children and dragging them into the grocery store) but I love the thought of using it as a clutch while out on a nice date with the hubs.
The pattern was simple to follow and I certainly learned some new tricks. Her method of putting in magnetic snaps is really fun and easy. The bag is a nice size too- not too big but big enough to hold my essentials plus some extra.
Guess WHAT?! Vanessa has generously offered to give away 1 pattern to a nice Gingercake reader. Awesome! SO...tell me your favorite accessory this fall (like a scarf, bag, boots, etc.) and I will choose a random winner on Thursday, 9/29/2011 from the comments.
You want to get beautiful and chip rate handbag .To get more information. visit : walletsnhandbags.com
Posted by: business coach | December 22, 2012 at 01:36 PM
I have a few sweaters that I enjoy wearing in the fall
Posted by: Stefanie Gott-Dinsmore | September 30, 2011 at 01:35 AM
I love this handbag! I think I love cozy sweaters in the fall!!
Posted by: Michelle | September 29, 2011 at 02:07 PM
I'll have to go with boots. I'm on the hunt for perfect ones right now. Thanks!
Posted by: Denise | September 29, 2011 at 10:36 AM
What a beautiful clutch! My favourite accessory for fall would have to be scarves. They change the look of your outfit in an instant.
Posted by: Ann | September 28, 2011 at 04:19 PM
Love the style of this bag! My fav fall accessory is always scarves, you can instantly change and outfit by adding a scarf and it keeps you warm
Posted by: Brooke | September 28, 2011 at 10:31 AM
My favorite fall accessory is definitely a pair of boots - a basic pair of black boots really elevates any outfit. Thanks for the chance to win a cool new bag pattern.
Posted by: Sarah | September 28, 2011 at 09:31 AM
My favorite accessory this fall is my new rain boots. I could wear them every day!
Posted by: Catherine Hurt Frye | September 27, 2011 at 05:58 PM
Love the bag! My favorite accessory would be a fun scarf.
Posted by: Shelly | September 27, 2011 at 03:39 PM
Scarves! I love seeing how a scarf changes the feel of tried and true outfit. Pssst... I'm also in love with this bag!
Posted by: Dianna | September 27, 2011 at 02:36 PM
that bag is awesome! My favorite accessory for fall is boots for sure! Thanks!!
Posted by: Emily Maruna | September 27, 2011 at 01:58 PM
Scarves. No doubt about it. I have knitted ones, silk ones, long ones, fat ones... They mean fall to me. Fantastic Fall.
Posted by: Kimberly | September 27, 2011 at 10:54 AM
my favorite fall accessory are boots! This bag would be a cute addition!
Posted by: Cori | September 27, 2011 at 09:08 AM
Love this bag - my favorite fall accessory is a nice scarf - so versatile and so fun.
Posted by: Anne Marie | September 27, 2011 at 08:59 AM
My fave this season are my semi boots- extra high heel in lepard colour! They are so beautiful that I'm scared of wearing them. I need help.
Posted by: Asta | September 27, 2011 at 06:07 AM
We are into spring in Australia now - but I'm still loving scarves to warm me up on those chillier spring days!
Posted by: Lionesslady | September 27, 2011 at 01:24 AM
My favorite fall accessory would be my new fleece lined zipped hoodie - the wind can't blow thru it! And I love this bag! Thanks for a chance to win!
Posted by: Carla G | September 26, 2011 at 11:48 PM
So, as crazy as it may sound... my favorite fall accessory are flats... as in the shoes. I live in FL so fall/winter means that the usual flip flops have to be stashed for a bit.
Posted by: Michelle Erfurt | September 26, 2011 at 11:40 PM
I like scarves, although I have to say that I'm a little non-accessorized these days! I need to step it up!
Posted by: Kristin Orth | September 26, 2011 at 10:54 PM
I so love a hoodie for fall. It works great for those times when it is too cool to go without something on the head, but great when the fall rains come & you must get outside
Posted by: TroyJennene Gibbs - the sewing firefighter- | September 26, 2011 at 09:11 PM
I so cannot live without my scarves in the fall! I have one in every "necessary" color - pink, purple, white, black, light blue, gray, red...
...but what a cute purse! I think that might be the next perfect can't-live-without-it accessory. Thanks for the giveaway offer!
Posted by: Linnea | September 26, 2011 at 09:02 PM
Oh i love new purse patterns!! and this one is great! I like the idea of a baggy jacket to wear on chilly days..
Posted by: suzee | September 26, 2011 at 08:44 PM
My favorite acc are bracelets. I wear one with everything!
Posted by: Laura | September 26, 2011 at 04:54 PM
I love boots in the fall!!! Oh, would love to make this bag!!! :)
Posted by: Jane | September 26, 2011 at 04:02 PM
I love a new bag come fall. Heck, I love a new bag any time!
Posted by: Jana | September 26, 2011 at 03:57 PM