Fleuri Bag!

[Frangipani]

I finally got a chance to make Crochet Me's fleuri bag!! I love it! http://crochetme.com/ I went searching high and low for the plastic purse handles and only found one that was way too expensive and didn't match.

 

Anyway, I wanted to make it an "evening/going out" bag so I lined the inside, sewed in a zipper (for the FIRST time) and used a black cord as a handle.

 

I LOVE it! p.s. fitst time posting pics since the move so hope I get it right!

 

 

[mythunderbird]

wow that is so pretty, you did a great job:bounce :bounce vicki

[threeolivemartini]

WOW.. great job bec!

[RebeccaVelasquez]

Fantastic job!!!

 

so, how did it work up? i've got the yarn for it.... now i just need the time

[diamond]

Wow! That is so cute. I love it. You did a great job. Really, really cute!

[Brie]

Ooh, that's gorgeous!

[BlueFuzzy]

I love it! It turned out great and the lining matches perfectly.

You did a nice job with the zipper too.

 

Juanita

[Marine_Wife]

Your bag is beautiful! Great job on the zipper too. Was that scary? It looks so professional.

[natalie058]

You did such a great job, Bec! I'm envious of how well it's lined and zippered, LOL!

[dennymare]

Very beautiful purse, you did great with the zipper and lining looks really professional.

 

mary

[Frangipani]

Thanks for the comments! It would have taken about 3 minutes to put the zipper and lining on if I had a sewing machine, but alas, it took me a few hours to do it all by hand. When you make the bag, it's done it two halves, then put them together. I did the lining while it was still in halves, then put it together. I really like lining the handbags I make because it keeps them from stretching as much. I'm trying to decide if I want to sell this one or keep it for myself! I'm just so happy with it. I LOVE roses!

[crosette]

I really like your purse...that black strap thingy and the tassel on the zipper are cute and the lining is really pretty...good job!

[pidot]

I love your purse, Bec! and the lining too.

 

Fe

[cinfulkarmah]

Nicely done!

 

I found a cheap supplier for the handles from a macrame source. They had all different sizes!

 

You can check out the details here: http://justcinful.blogspot.com/2005/02/another-one-bites-dust.html

[Kathleen]

That turned out just awesome. I love the lining too!

[new2crochet]

I love the bag. I have it on my list to make also. What kind of yarn did you use? Also did you use the hook size the pattern called for? I think it is so cute. The lining and zipper are great!!

 

new2crochet

[TepperWear]

Fantastic. I just love it. I love seeing things that are different.

[gingerchai]

cute and very girly!

tracy

[Sue89]

That is so cool! I love your variation with the wrist cord. I hope you decide to keep it, because I'm betting it's going to be an attention-getter wherever you go.

[vhanna26]

What a cute purse:) . I like the zipper and lining. I brought the yarn and handle for one a month ago, so I'll get to it someday!

 

Vera

[jaclim]

That's a beautifully done bag!!!! Congratulations! I love the color you used and the lining and the tasseled zipper!

[jingles96]

Wow! That is awesome.

[Frangipani]

I used an I hook and the yarn is Cleckheaton Country 8 ply (aussie brand). The colour is burgundy. Yeah, I think I'll keep it! Can't help myself!

 

Bec

[faithpa76]

Very pretty, what a neat idea!! You did a fabulous job with the zipper!

[kariholtz]

That is soooo darling!