Navy & White Purse

[ScottyP]

I made this bag today between watching the NASCAR race, cooking lunch, taking a loooong nap, and everything else. It was easy and fun.

 

The designer is Cylinda Mathews, and the pattern can be found HERE. I used white and navy ILTY and followed the directions exactly. For some reason, mine turned out smaller than the pattern says it is. Mine came out 9 3/4" W x 10 1/2" H.

 

I think it needs some extra support in the handle. It feels too stretchy and flimsy. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

 

Empty

 

 

Stuffed with yarn.

[Tampa Doll]

That is very pretty, of course I like blue.

[debbysewing7]

I'm not sure how to make the handle feel firmer but that sure is a nice looking purse.

~ Deb

[Lera]

Nice!

[bearlycrocheting]

Very pretty. I like the colors.

Linda

[christinascrochethaven]

very cute...great job:cheer

[Lov2Crochet]

I like it, great job!

[Arlinka]

This is absolutely lovely - especiall for the summer months!!!! I'm sure you will get plenty of use out of it. Great job & thanks for sharing !!!!!

[oliveoil]

Nice looking purse!!

[breeze530]

Lovely purse! I think since the purse is already made, it would be hard to strengthen the handle. If you make another one, maybe you could use 2 strands for the handle or crochet around cord or something like that.

[hhensler]

Nice job - it turned out really well!

[Zelma-Warrior Grandmother]

Nice job.!

[Gardener]

It looks great.

I have made a purse similar to that and I did RSC around the top and the hand hold part of the handle and that made it seem stronger, since there isn't much stretch in the rsc stitch.

[ScottyP]

Thanks for your comments and suggestions, everyone!

[The Happy Housewife]

You can line the inside of the bag around the handle with a piece of heavy fabric or felt. Just stitch the square of fabric in place and that will keep it from stretching. You would have to stitch around the outside edge of the fabric and then around the inside edge near the hole. I hope that makes sense...

[crochetlady75166]

Your bag is really pretty... you did a fabulous job TFS... I may have to add this one to my list LOL

[krazy-kitty]

Very Nice!

[Cheshire Lass]

I also made this bag. But I used two strands of yarn for the last row and the handles.

The flowers were from Mimi's colourful yarn flowers pattern

[dobermama]

Oh, I love them both!!! TYFS

[CraftyZone]

Love the bag it really is pretty and love the color thank you for sharing.

[thecraftynaturelady]

I like the sporty design!

[thecraftynaturelady]

Love this design and the stitch! Will have to add to my "to do" list.

[Mom w/a Motif]

That is very pretty. I like them both. I was thinking maybe if you did another one to put a dowel in on both sides, crochet a longer top, and sew the flap down. Very nice, though.

 

Tina

[melkrose]

You bag came out very petty.

[JoBug]

Pam, that is one great looking bag!! Great work

Hugs JoBug