i was pleasantly surprised with this japanese bag pattern. it was quite easy.
my measurements were a bit off so it changed the shape a little. also, i didn't allow myself extra trim and snipped it too short. so, the two ends don't meet as perfectly as i'd like. other than that, i like it. the trim used for the handles seemed kind of weird. from the picture it looks exactly like nylon/twill tape. anyone make this bag before? what did you use? i found the trim at the fabric store and am pretty sure it's the right thing. the handles just seems so flimsy to me. the body is substantial and with a full bag it'll be weighed down even more. maybe it's not meant to carry heavy things, you know how dainty japanese things are.
lovely........
I see below a great party!
Your litle girl is always so cute!!!
Posted by: le chat qui coud | Friday, September 08, 2006 at 10:46 AM
It looks really great!
Posted by: Angela | Friday, September 08, 2006 at 12:22 PM
I've been contemplating this bag since last year. I love the shaping but the handles do leave a lot to be desired. Maybe it is meant to be a garden party type purse where you don't carry very much. Yours turned out great though!
Posted by: Cathy | Friday, September 08, 2006 at 12:53 PM
cute bag! but the handles do seem to be a bit out of proportion to the bag. hmmmm...
Posted by: capello | Saturday, September 09, 2006 at 11:51 AM
So lovely! From which book did this pattern come? If you know the isbn number I could order it. :-)
Posted by: Tasha | Sunday, September 10, 2006 at 04:32 AM
cute bag.
did you just use bias tape for the handle? i tried that before and thought it was flimsy, too.
Posted by: lera | Sunday, September 10, 2006 at 04:12 PM
I love it!
Posted by: artway | Sunday, September 10, 2006 at 11:00 PM
I love bags with this kind of shape! The handles seem like a good idea in theory...
Posted by: beki | Monday, September 11, 2006 at 10:09 AM
The bag looks lovely, but I would also be a little afraid that the handles would tear...
And of course women (and mothers in particular) do need to be able to stuff their bags to the brim :))
Posted by: Mirre | Tuesday, September 12, 2006 at 05:54 AM
Hi Tasha! I haven't checked in in awhile. This bag is so cute! I don't think the proportions are too bad...
Posted by: Alicia A. | Wednesday, October 04, 2006 at 03:19 AM