The second daffodil in my yard bloomed sometime overnight. Isn't it pretty? Daffodils just kind of make me smile.
Because it's springtime, I obviously needed a new purse. I took Jaime's Amy Butler bag making workshop at Bernina a few weekends ago and started this bag there.
I chose the Sweet Harmony Handbag pattern and some fun springtime fabric from JoAnn. This was my first Amy Butler pattern and I wasn't completely impressed. I love the Amy Butler style, but thought the pattern was lacking in a few ways. First, I'm pretty sure the dimension for installing a zippered pocket was wrong. It could have been my mistake somewhere along the line, but I tried it several times and the dimensions given were not the same as the dimensions I ended up with when I lined it up myself. Second, where are the diagrams? Maybe trade in some of the words for some pictures?
Those are my thoughts from the pattern. I really like the bag and am happy to carry it and am really happy spring is here. I totally have spring fever and want to get out and play every chance I get.
3 comments:
the bag is super cute...but thanks for the honest opinion about her pattern. I haven't tackled a bag pattern of hers yet and I'm a little reluctant to do so. I've heard mixed reviews. I think that everyone likes the outcome, but struggles A LOT along the way!
I love the fabrics you chose, Jessica. It looks like a great bag and the big pocket on the outside is wonderful!
amy butler can be wordy and lack diagrams...agreed. You did a great job tackling a more complex bag pattern, all things considered. I have this one on my list for someday in the future...sorta ODed on AB for now.
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