Having just had a new bathroom put in, I enter this Christmas as poor as a church mouse. Which makes me extra-specially glad that this version of the
Amy Butler Swing Bag is made almost completely from scraps left over from previous projects. Anyone who reads my blog at
Didyoumakethat will recognise the wool from my make of the
Simplicity 2512 skirt. The button is rescued from an old jacket. Only the butter yellow interior wool was bought new, but that was a scrap reduced from £9 to £3. It's from
MacCulloch & Wallis and is a really luxurious feeling wool.
I'm not sure I recommend making this bag in wool. The stretch makes accurate sizing a tad difficult. Ideally, you need a nice, crisp cotton. But as a bargain basement Christmas present for my sister? Result!
I added a nice little interior pocket, with a ribbon loop for attaching keys or iphone cases:
I'd say this bag is a great little make for Christmas presents. Go ahead and make your own!
Nifty idea of putting a loop on the inside pocket, thanks for the tip! The bag looks lovely!
ReplyDeletelove it! and although I take your point about making it in wool rather than crisp cotton the wool does make it a perfect winter bag.
ReplyDeleteOoh lovely! Yet another bag pattern to add to my list!
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