Ashley & Her New Purse

January 30, 2008

My sister and I finally finished her purse!

It turned out really well. It’s so cute! We followed the instructions for the “Charming Handbag” from Amy Karol’s Bend-the-Rules Sewing.

There she is, all giggly and proud.

Tomorrow is that little girl’s 21st birthday!

We will be taking her to the same wonderful place I went to for my 21st… The Hala Kahiki.

It’s the best Tiki Bar ever.

We will be drinking Hawaiian Sunsets, Zombies, and Mai Tais. Per tradition, we will also try to get someone to drink a Tahitian Milkmaid… gin, grenadine, and cream. Yum?

Crafty (& Handy), Fabric, Life

17 Responses to “Ashley & Her New Purse”

Comment by puglyfeet

January 30, 2008 - 10:30 am

If I hadn’t know you made that beautiful purse, I would’ve thought that it was a Vera Bradley.

Comment by amy purple

January 30, 2008 - 2:02 pm

Happy Birthday, Ashley!
The purse turned out well! The size is perfect!

Comment by Kwana

January 30, 2008 - 4:05 pm

What a lovely purse. So chic! Happy Birthday to your sister and have a great time.

Comment by April

January 30, 2008 - 7:11 pm

The purse is wonderful! I love the orange. I hope she has a wonderful 21st :)

Comment by Helen

January 30, 2008 - 8:21 pm

Oh please do tell us what that fabric is and where you got it! It is fabulous. And, of course, the purse is great too :) You could make a killing selling those. You know, in all your spare time!

Comment by Sues is not Martha

January 30, 2008 - 8:37 pm

I want one, I want one!! That is seriously beautiful!

Happy birthday to your sister :)

Comment by Laura

January 30, 2008 - 8:48 pm

You should totally sell these on Etsy! You really could make some big bucks! I would buy one in a split second! So cute!

Comment by Patricia Scarpin

January 31, 2008 - 8:11 am

The purse is absolutely gorgeous!
And Happy Birthday to her!

Comment by Tonya

January 31, 2008 - 5:22 pm

I have the tiki bar envys over here. Have fun!

Comment by erika

February 1, 2008 - 12:33 pm

I made a purse from the same pattern. It’s fun! What dimensions did you use for the handle? Yours look thicker and longer than mine and I like yours much better.

Comment by Making it Lovely

February 1, 2008 - 1:24 pm

Erika, I don’t remember! I think we made the straps 1.5″ wide, but I don’t know how long they were. We just held the fabric up to the purse and decided what length looked good before we cut. ;)

Oh, and Ashley thanks everyone for the birthday well-wishes!

Comment by Lili

February 1, 2008 - 6:35 pm

I’m late but I hope Ashley had a wonderful birthday!

Comment by Ashley

February 5, 2008 - 5:03 pm

I think it’s kind of funny that nicole talks about the purse “we” made together…the real truth?? If I were more involved in the process it would look like something a home ec student would make. (I would use a stapler because i SUCK at sewing!)

Annyhoozle- thank you you to my very talented sister for “helping” me with my purse! It’s so cute but next time a little bigger :P

Also a big thank you to everyone for the birthday wishes. The snow stopped us from going to Hala Kahiki but Rockband at Nicoles was just as fun :)
xoxo ashley xoxo

Comment by Making it Lovely

February 5, 2008 - 5:53 pm

Ashley, you were an excellent seam ripper though. Don’t give me all the credit. ;)

Comment by just corby

February 6, 2008 - 3:14 pm

I love this bag! I love how much it can stand up on its own! I’m looking up Bend The Rules Sewing on amazon right now!

Comment by Betsy Ross

February 8, 2008 - 10:47 am

I have some crazy memories of that place! Russian mobsters, intense rules for behavior, no food except pretzels, and finally… my drink was on fire. Awesome!!

Comment by seven