Shabby Meets Retro Cottage Handbag

I made this delightful handbag using an assortment of fabrics from Heather Bailey’s Freshcut collection.  Her designs are based on her love of quilting and vintage fabrics, giving them a modern twist.  The handbag is very roomy, measuring just under 9” high and 12 ½” wide with a 3” base. The straps have a 10” drop and work well over the shoulder as well as hand held. The front has been piece quilted and is accented with a wide little bow and vintage buttons. The back has a large 8 ½” wide by 7” tall pocket which I shaped and stitched similar to a jeans pocket.  It’s trimmed in apricot jumbo rick rack.  There are two roomy pockets inside, one of which has a cubbyhole for your pens.  Every seam is double stitched as well as top stitched and the lining is quilted to a layer of fusible batting.  This is a very versatile bag, and it would it make a nice gift!  

$50