Today I’m revealing my project for the Mystery Fabric Ruffle Challenge hosted by See Kate Sew.
A month ago I received a package in the mail. I was delighted to see it was from Fashionable Fabrics (thank you Fashionable Fabrics!!!). My mystery fabric is called “pearl bracelet” by Andover Fabrics, and the color is called persimmon. The challenge was to make something with a ruffle using this fabric. After much thought I decided to use this lovely vintage wool for a bag, and use the mystery fabric as a lining.
I love the persimmon color next to the gray wool. I don’t know if you can tell, but the wool has flecks of red and orange in it. Once I finished the bag I knew I needed a matching zipper clutch to go with it.
(If you need a tutorial for a zipper pouch, there is a great one HERE.) I’m currently using it for Ellie’s Epipen.
The zipper pouch has a gorgeous lining as well, because really, why not? This lovely floral came to me via Jessica of Craftiness Is Not Optional after I participated in Vintage May. It looks a lot like my Nana’s wallpaper, which makes my heart happy. The polkadot zipper is by Coats and Clark.
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Alida, I love, love, love this bag! Can’t wait for the tutorial.
Super cute bag – I want one!
I love it! I keep telling myself I’ll make myself a bag, and i haven’t (booo, i rarely get in any selfish sewing these days). Great job!
I LOVE THAT BAG! Adorable.
I am absolutely in LOVE with that bag! Wonderful job all around – that lining is fantastic with the grey!
Love it! I literally won’t buy a bag based on the lining. I want a pretty, happy surprise when I open my njetral, black purse. If I could sew I would do the exact same thing.
And if you’re wondering why I read your blog if I don’t sew, it’s because I dream of sewing and admire your talent.
I love your bag. I want one!
Have you posted the tutorial for the bag?
I wondered if you were still planning on posting a tutorial? My sister-in-law fell in love with this bag & she has a birthday coming up soon! thanks so much – love the bag!
I love your bag. Your really a cool gal. I saw today you showing how to wrap a scarf around short hair. Thanks for being you. Say hi to me sometime. Thanks I’m Ruthann an EVa girl.