Anyway, I am suppose to be packing right now for Ronda’s Getaway Weekend – I believe this is her fifth one and I have attended all of them. So I better post a picture because I know it will be at least 4 days before I post again. I finally got around to doing my rag purse. Was going to do it a month ago and decided yesterday morning to start it, then after cutting out the material using my Big Shot and Square Scallop Die, I decided that nothing has changed: I STILL CAN’T SEW AND IT IS STILL ON THE VERY BOTTOM OF MY LIST OF THINGS TO DO!! My sister talked me into finishing it this morning so here is what I ended up with:
This is the front. This material is probably over 40 years old as it belonged to my Grandmother, so I am surprised it didn't fall apart.
This is the side view, showing one of the pockets (there is one on the other side also).
This is the back view -- yes, the purse is full but I did have enough room for everything!
I followed Patty Bennett’s directions (thank God she had pictures – thank you Patty!!). Of course I didn’t understand any of the “sewing” language so just punted and made up stuff so I could get it done. Don’t get me wrong – if I did not have my trusty Big Shot, I would have NEVER attempted making one. My husband said it looked very nice, and I like it better than I did this morning (could it be because I didn’t wash my material before I started like I was suppose to and now that it has been washed and dried it looks better???) And yes, I did have to get my 40-year old sewing manual out to remember how to thread my bobbin. And that was after I cleaned all the cobwebs out of the 40-year old sewing machine. I know my very BFF is laughing her head off out in Prescott, Arizona reading this because she is like a seamstress and has made tons of clothes for my girls.
Before I leave you, I have one other amazing thing that happened to me yesterday. I found out that my cell phone has an On/Off button on it. I’m telling yah, what they won’t think of next. Here I always thought it was off unless I pushed the “OK” button. Well yesterday my brother called and wanted to know why I wasn’t answering my cell and I checked and found out it wouldn’t work (just a black screen). I charged it, but still wouldn’t work. Later that day, my husband was going to take it over to Verizon to get it fixed when all of a sudden the light bulb came on in my head (yes, it does happen once in a while), so I pushed this button on top – and there it was!! I was so proud of myself, as I haven’t even opened the manual up yet.
Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!!
Sandi
I like your purse. Another thing you could do to make it more shabby is to make cuts into the seam about 1/4" apart. Then when it's washed again it'll be shabbier. I have lots of old material around but of course I had to go and buy some new. It just never seems quite right and there's always some good stuff at the store. Lynn
ReplyDeleteWhat a fab. bag, great job Sandi.
ReplyDeleteLove your story Sandi you are so special. I keep telling Pam (our youngest sister) that I hope that your talents ship us and get passes on to Roger (our younger brother the youngest of eight). We both just laugh and pray that in a few years we wouldn't be telling the same stories.
ReplyDeleteNo, your purse is pretty, like the colors, you did a nice job, even with all the troubles. Cannot wait till tomorrow to see it in person and to start our fun weekend. I am glad you finished it. Love ya see you tomorrow
Sandi, you are my inspiration! I don't sew either and I want to make one of these purses too. I am definitely going to give it a really Big Shot! Dumb pun intended.
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