Chic "Suede" Shoulder Bag

[jobean]

Here's my latest pattern - a soft and chic "Suede" Shoulder Bag. When will I get over this purse phase?

 

 

Lion Suede works perfectly for this soft and chic casual everyday bag.

[Ixa]

Wow I really love that! I see the pattern is for sale at your etsy shop. Yay! I'd like to make this for my sister.

[dogymom]

That's a really cool purse!!!!

[Mapleleaf Mom]

Wow, that's a great looking purse!! I've been looking for great purse patterns and yours are amazing!!!

[lhasaapsolady]

great job on that pattern, beautiful design.

[Mrs. Principal]

What a trendy style! It's a great looking purse, I've been looking at patterns requiring Lion Brand Suede.

[pinkroses]

very pretty and nice. Good job. I love that yarn. pinkroses

[Roli]

Great bag! I had a look at your Etsy store and noticed that you had some other purse patterns too. I like all of them! Now, which one to choose...?

[silkymist]

Stunning!

[lulubird6]

I love this! And all your purse designs, too, will probably eventually buy the patterns, but where did you get your handles? I think finding good handles is half the battle.

[jobean]

Thanks everyone!

 

Good handles are hard to find, especially at a reasonable price. I keep an eye open for sales and if I find something I like I add it to my stash. Lately I've started to make my own handles because I wanted something stronger in leather.

[MrsD]

As long as you keep designing amazing purses like this one, there's no reason to get out of the purse phase! Lovely!

[crochetgoddess]

this is so very very stylish!! great job and I am sure to get this pattern soon!!

[yarncat]

Cool bag!

[TX CrochetLover]

What a trendy style! It's a great looking purse, I've been looking at patterns requiring Lion Brand Suede.

 

Ditto, I am having a time trying to find some stuff to make that looks as good as this purse! Great design!

[monael]

Very nice!

[librarycat513]

Wow, that purse is terrific. How hard is the assembly? Then again, who cares. I'll just buy the pattern anyway, no matter how hard it is.

 

Edit - I broke down and purchased a copy of the pattern last night. I can't wait to get it, so I can see what needs to be done. I have a young teen on my Christmas list, and I'm thinking she'd LOVE this in purple Lion Suede.

[kellyv]

WOW I love that!!! I too am a purse fanatic!! I will be checking out your store for sure!!

[jobean]

Thanks everyone!

 

[jobean]

librarycat513, based on your blog projects, you should have no problems with the pattern. I would say the pattern is for advanced beginners and it looks like you're clearly past that. Just holler if you have any questions.

[gretelgrrl]

Jobean - this is really beautiful work!!! I love it and am very impressed

 

You are a very talented designer!

[lilpug]

I have been wanting to try to crochet a purse. I love this one! It is gorgeous I purchased the pattern and can't wait to receive it!

[librarycat513]

librarycat513, based on your blog projects, you should have no problems with the pattern. I would say the pattern is for advanced beginners and it looks like you're clearly past that. Just holler if you have any questions.

 

I've printed out and taken a look at the pattern, and the hardest things for me I think will be adding the zipper and the lining. I can sew, but I'm not great at it. Everything else though is very well explained and I don't see that I'll have any real problems with it. It's a gorgeous pattern, I may do one for myself first as a test run before doing one to give as a present.

 

BTW, I love you sig line.

[jobean]

Thanks gretelgrrl and lilpug!

[jobean]

I've printed out and taken a look at the pattern, and the hardest things for me I think will be adding the zipper and the lining. I can sew, but I'm not great at it. Everything else though is very well explained and I don't see that I'll have any real problems with it. It's a gorgeous pattern, I may do one for myself first as a test run before doing one to give as a present.

Thanks librarycat513, it's really nice of you to say so. I'm always a little concerned about doing zippers too but after it's done I wonder why I was hesitant. I included a couple of tips for better results. I also used to only machine stitch zippers but after handstitching a couple I probably won't anymore. I was surprised handstitching was much easier and the results much nicer than I expected.