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FREE bag purse pattern: The Graceful Kelly Bag

This is great!  I haven't been able to do a freebie sewing pattern in such a long time - been too busy with the 'b' word.  When the 'B' word is finished things will go back (more) to normal.  I'll resume blogging and magazine writing and stuff.  I've missed doing that so much, I do hope when the time comes you'll still be out there to read my gear!

So, this bag is totally inspired by the purse frame itself.  As soon as I saw the frame I was thinking of film starlets, Grace Kelly, Doris Day, and the lovely women of Mad Men.  This beaut of a bag more or less designed it's own sweet self (I wish all my designs came that easy!)

You'll find the hardware and interfacings needed for this bag in my shop.  Click on the links inside the PDF pattern to find the neccesssary supplies.

 

 

DOWNLOAD THE FREE BAG PATTERN HERE

The file is on the large size (cos I took loads of instruction pics) so you might not want to download at work (and get yourself trouble with the boss!).

 

Please pop your U-Handbag tute/kit/pattern bag pics in here - I love checking 'em out :)

 

 

Yummy boat shaped bag with soft gathering all held in place by our Grace Kelly Purse Frame.  This bag really does look shop bought, so I've been told (by a fair few).  I'm thinking, if this tres' lady-like bag can bring some prim and proper order to my grungy work boots than all the better!

 

This bag is very roomy.  You can easily get a book, water, purse, phone, small brolly, war paint, compact camera and more inside. Yet when full the bag doesn't look unwieldy.  I think it's because it refuses to look anything less than...um..graceful.

 

Side view:  the gusset (still hate that word) adds loads of space to the bag and gives it a nice rounded profile.  Those of you who like to go off-road can easily add contrast piping to the seams - ohh tasty!

Inside there is a elasticated top edge pocket which will keep your valuables/scratchables safe and easy for you access.  Neat eh?  Don't worry, instructions are included to make the whole shebang.

 

I hope you have fun with the pattern.  I'm really looking fowrd to seeing pics of 'em.  OX.

 

Today I can reveal that my baby bump is a...

Yesterday, like excited children sneaking to the family Christmas tree Al and I went to the hospital for our 2nd baby scan. We've been dying to know the sex of Beansprout ever since we found out that Beansprout had come into our lives. Well, we found out the best new ever!  Beansprout is a girl!  And up to now, all is working well and looking beautiful. We are both soooooo very happy. I haven't stopped grinning like a happy monkey since.  On telling my Mum (who squealed very loudly down the phone) the news I could practically hear her casting on her knitting needles.  My fingers and thumbs did some serious texting action on my phone and in return we got some sweet loving back.  And now my fingers and thumbs are playing tag with my little girl, who this week seems to enjoy a spot of tap dancing.    :)

Love, friends and family, family, friends and love; there's nothing like it and there's nothing better....

 

Me and my bumpage (with Belle the sock monkey - who's there for scale and cos she's nosey) earilier today.  We are 20 weeks and feeling good.

Hello darling girl.  I love you more with each passing hour. X