pleasantly surprised

 

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.

Comments

[le chat qui coud]

lovely........
I see below a great party!
Your litle girl is always so cute!!!

[Angela]

It looks really great!

[Cathy]

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!

[capello]

cute bag! but the handles do seem to be a bit out of proportion to the bag. hmmmm...

[Tasha]

So lovely! From which book did this pattern come? If you know the isbn number I could order it. :-)

[lera]

cute bag.

did you just use bias tape for the handle? i tried that before and thought it was flimsy, too.

[artway]

I love it!

[beki]

I love bags with this kind of shape! The handles seem like a good idea in theory...

[Mirre]

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 :))

[Alicia A.]

Hi Tasha! I haven't checked in in awhile. This bag is so cute! I don't think the proportions are too bad...