Thursday, May 19

Layla handbag going overseas

Another on-call week at work made for very little crafting time but I still managed a few minutes in the studio to finish  this Layla handbag reload for my sister who lives in Switzerland. When she saw the first  Layla bag I made she fell in love with the design just like I did. She wanted earthy tones, reds, brown and ochre and a long strap. 


 
This time I added bigger inside pockets, one with a divider and one with a gusset. 


And for a finishing touch I made a fabric flower in coordinating tone mounted on a brooch so she can either leave it on the bag or use it as a pin. And now this sweet ruffled handbag is going to its new home. A pretty accessory for my beautiful little sister. 

Love it ? You can purchase the pattern at :


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40 comments:

  1. UnknownMay 19, 2011 at 11:40 PM

    I love ruffles!! I know a bunch of little girls who would especially love this!

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  2. Fonda @Southern ScrapsMay 20, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    So pretty and feminine. Love ruffles!

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  3. AnonymousMay 20, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    Oh, this little purse is just darling! I love the ruffles too! Anyone would be so proud to have this hanging off their shoulder.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  4. Carol, The Answer Is ChocolateMay 20, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    This is gorgeous! Your sister is so lucky. I love the colors and the ruffles...everything. Thanks so much for linking up!

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  5. JenniferMay 20, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    I really like the layla pattern, and you've made a really great bag with it. I like the colors and the long strap. I featured you today on my favorite things :)

    http://sunshineandchaucer.blogspot.com/2011/05/first-sales-and-some-faves.html

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  6. AmandaMay 20, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    This is such a lovely ruffled bag! The different fabrics look great together!

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  7. ileana-carmenMay 20, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    Very sweet ruffled handbag!

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  8. Sweet Peas and BumblebeesMay 20, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    Love your ruffled bag! Will definitely be checking out the pattern!! BTW, I'm your newest follower and would love if you would stop by and follow us back if you also like our blog! =)

    I would LOVE if you would add this project to our What I Made Wednesday Linky Party...today is the last day!

    Also, enter for a chance to win a homemade hair bow!!!

    Briana @ Sweet Peas and Bumblebees
    sweetpeasandbb.blogspot.com

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  9. KarenMay 21, 2011 at 12:19 AM

    I am so jealous that your sister gets it!! So cute and the fabric coordinates fabulously together. LOve, LOVE!!

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  10. Simone @ Doberman's by the SeaMay 21, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    Love the ruffles-very cute.

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  11. Donna BakerMay 22, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    that's super cute!!

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  12. JanMay 22, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    Really cute bag. Love all the ruffles.

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  13. Esther AsburyMay 23, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    What a pretty little purse! You did a great job on it -- love the flower too!

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  14. UnknownMay 23, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    I love this bag!!! Great job!!!
    www.daughterbydesign.blogspot.com

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  15. JuliMay 23, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    I am lovin the ruffles!!! So cute! I definitely need to make myself one of these! -Juli
    ahenandherchicks.blogspot.com

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  16. UnknownMay 23, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    Incredibly cute bag! Wow! Great job on that and if I ever feel ambitious to get my sewing machine out, this would be a fun project to do. I'll keep it in mind! I'm a new follower visiting you from Just Something I Whipped Up. Have a great week! =)

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  17. AshleyMay 23, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    ahh this is SOOOOOO CUTE!!! i want one:) I LOVE it so much, colors are awesome!!

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  18. Beautifully MadeMay 23, 2011 at 11:55 PM

    Oh this is so cute!

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  19. Mel Creates OftenMay 24, 2011 at 1:40 AM

    Beautiful purse! I'm jealous of your skills. I came by to follow, but I'm already a follower on FB and Google. Have a good day!

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  20. UnknownMay 24, 2011 at 3:22 AM

    Beautiful!

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  21. DebbieMay 24, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    Love, love, love it!

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  22. KatieMay 24, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    So cute!! I love all of the ruffles!

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  23. Angie @ craftedAnglesMay 24, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    Fun ruffles - did you use the special foot for them?

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  24. ChrissyMay 25, 2011 at 3:47 AM

    This is a great handbag. I love the ruffles so much.

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  25. Jen @ My Own RoadMay 25, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    Love the ruffles and the color combination :)

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  26. KatieMay 25, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    Super awesome bag! I'd love if you linked up to Sew Woodsy.

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  27. UnknownMay 25, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    I see you are very popular with this posting...I was very impressed by it too. sweetness!

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  28. Sew Can DoMay 25, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    This turned out great - what a sweet gift for your sister! Thanks for linking to Craftastic Monday:)

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  29. Lindsay HaynieMay 25, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    I was scrolling down to add my link to "Whatever Wednesdays" and your cute ruffle purse is what caught my eye! So adorable, I love it!

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  30. Simply BungalowMay 25, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    So cute. I love the ruffles!
    ~Heidi

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  31. Misty @Creative ItchMay 25, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    LOVE those ruffles!! Thanks for linking @'Sew Cute Tuesday'!

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  32. QuiltstoryMay 25, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    Love me a ruffle bag! Looks darling!! Thanks for linking to Quilt Story :)

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  33. .May 25, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!! Ruffles AND a flower embellishment....be still my heart! :)

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  34. JaniceMay 26, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    That is beautiful! New to your blog but I'm going to poke around. Found you through Suzy's Promote Yourself linky listy thing! :)

    From the little thumbnails below your post you've made this same bag before in other great colors. Like 'em all!

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  35. Kimberlee, The Spunky DivaMay 26, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    Very cute as always. Love this purse. Visiting from Fireflies and Jelly Beans link-up.
    ~ Kimberlee at The Spunky Diva 

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  36. RebaMay 27, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    LOVE the ruffles! I was inspired to make a purse like this after I noticed a lot of girls in church wearing shirts with ruffles like this. I haven't done it yet but may still check out that pattern. Really cute!

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  37. UnknownMay 28, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    I love ruffles! But I especially love the fabric flower you have added! I am sure this Layla bag will be well loved. thanks for sharing!

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  38. very merry vintage styleMay 28, 2011 at 11:33 PM

    Very cute purse! Thanks for linking to my Share the Love link party!
    Mary

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  39. A.J. Dub. (Amy)May 31, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    That is really cute! Also, the button didn't work. It just took me to the image.

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  40. WaseemMay 9, 2012 at 4:06 AM

    I am jealous of your skills....Did you use the special foot for them?

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