One Hour Bag

 

My aunt’s birthday was last week and I knew that I wanted to give her something handmade.  She is an artist so I knew that it would be appreciated.  Well my plan almost fell apart because I just couldn’t seem to find time to go out and buy fabric.  With two sets of twins that tends to happen.  I have actually brought them all to Joann’s with me before.  Let’s just say it’s not the most relaxing experience.  : ) 

I decided to go through my fabric stash and then search through some linky parties to find something that I could make with what I had on hand.  What I came up with is this cute One Hour Bag.  Isn’t it sweet and simple?

   

 

When I tell that I had just enough of the exterior fabric I mean just enough.  I even shrank my original pattern just a bit.

 

I love how the straps are on the outside and the little buttons add just the right touch.

 

 

I put a little pocket inside as well as a snap closure.

  

If you would like to make one too go to Vintage Ric Rac for the Free Tutorial!  Yippee!

 

Also be sure to check out the version on A Time For Everything.   Melissa’s bags were the ones I found on a linky party.  I just love her idea for using rosettes instead of buttons.

Happy Sewing!