Teardrop bag

Oh Amy Butler Style Stitches....You had me at hello!

There are just such pretty pictures in this book.

I cannot stay away from it.

I am about to make some adorable "Mommy and Me" bags and I think I found the perfect one in this book.

There are two versions of "The Teardrop bag.'
One big.

One small.

Perfect.

I decided to try out the pattern today in some random fabrics and make sure I like the bag.

I made the bigger version and it turned out really cute.

I like the pleat in the middle and the unique shape of the bag.

Super cute.

I do like the bag but I think the handle is just too long for me.

Definately shortening it next time-great reason to try out a pattern before making the "real" thing!

I also left out some details on the sides.

This is a picture from here .

You can see there are extensions on the sides of the bag.

I did not like this at all from the pictures in the book.

Kind of reminded me of a saddle bag or something.

Like it should have been used on a horse.

Totally not for me.

So, I left it off.

And I like it much better.

So, I have a few changes to make.

Oh and I have to go fabric shopping too!