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Ta-daa! Here’s my finished Alice Purse! 🥰

I’m very pleased with the outcome. Size wise it’s a bit smaller than most of my bags 9hence the name purse), but it’s perfect for just the necessary things.

The pattern calls for short handles in addition to the shoulder strap and I initially had planned to use leather straps. I’m not sure whether or not to attach them. I like the added touch of the leather, but it’s a bit much for this cute purse in my opinion. And, I’ll probably only use the shoulder strap anyway because that’s my preferred way to carry a bag. I can add them later should I change my mind 😉.

Thank you Jordan for hosting this SAL and give me the little kick in the *** and get me back to sewing in the new year!

One note to self: next time leave more room for adding a label… I had to reduce the seam allowance at the top to make sure the ‘y’ of happy wouldn’t be cut off 😘.

Pattern is Alice Purse by @sotakhandmade for SAL by @jordanporter.handmade / fabrics are mainly @riflepaperco for @cottonandsteel from @dasmachichnachts / label is #mehretikette bought at @spreefee.bagmaking.supplies / webbing is @merchantandmills

Back to the Alice bag and the #letsdothisalice sew

Back to the Alice bag and the #letsdothisalice sew along… the interior panels are done and I’m in love with the fabric combination!

Instead of one small slip pocket (as in the original pattern) I made one that covers the entire width of the bag and I divided it into three segments. Each is big enough for a phone, a little notebook or a package of paper tissues.

Do you adapt patterns too to make them meet your preferences or do you stick to the pattern?

The panel on the opposite side has the lovely zipper pocket which is in the original pattern as well. I haven’t made these kinds of pocket a lot but I’m really pleased with how it turned out. It would have been even neater had I not used a very contrasting fabric to line this pocket …🙄

Next step: assembling all parts and turn it into an actual bag!

Pattern is Alice Bag by @sotakhandmade for SAL by @jordanporter.handmade / fabrics are mainly @riflepaperco for @cottonandsteel from @dasmachichnachts / label is #mehretikette bought at @spreefee.bagmaking.supplies

I never really understood the whole #sleeveisland

I never really understood the whole #sleeveisland issue… until now. 🙄

Remember this one? I started my #shiftysweater in spring last year thinking that I would have enough time to finish it for the colder seasons. There was a break over summer and somewhere in October of last year I picked it up again. And I made great progress! I even thought (clearly overestimating myself) that I would be able to finish the sweater before the holidays. I didn’t. It, again, disappeared in the project bag. This time with just one sleeve (and all the hems) to go.

I’m on track again now, determined to finish it before winter is over! My motivation is a yarn delivery for more (and quicker) garments. I don’t allow myself to start one before this one is finished 💪🏻😉!

Pattern is Shifty 2.0 by @dreareneeknits / Yarns are @camarosedk Yaku in Jægergrøn from @mylys_hamburg and @schoppelwolle Zauberball Crazy in Flussbett from @dolopwol

Good morning! ☀️ Not only today, but every da

Good morning! ☀️

Not only today, but every day: Do more of what makes you happy!

I’ve put this label on the front of my #letsdothisalice bag. Hopefully, I can finish the exterior today and start on the interior of the bag.

Wishing you all a lovely day!

Pattern is Alice Bag by @sotakhandmade for SAL by @jordanporter.handmade / fabrics are mainly @riflepaperco for @cottonandsteel from @dasmachichnachts / label is #mehretikette bought at @spreefee.bagmaking.supplies

It’s dark and gloomy here in 🇳🇱 today… t

It’s dark and gloomy here in 🇳🇱 today… the southern half of the country is treated with snow. We didn’t get a single snowflake. Too bad, my mood would have liked some! 🤗

The conditions were perfect though to work on my #letsdothisalice (an informal sew along hosted by @jordanporter.handmade)! All parts are cut and prepped and I’ve made a start on the front panel.

I’m already liking this little bag!

A new year, a new project (well two actually, I’

A new year, a new project (well two actually, I’ll share the second one later).

I haven’t really found my motivation to make something. So, this little sew along came at the right moment. Thank you @jordanporter.handmade! 🥰

The #letsdothisalice SAL features the Alice Bag by @sotakhandmade. You know what the good news is? I’ve got all necessary materials already in my stash!

The fabrics were in the 2022 Christmas box by @dasmachichnachts, they’re mainly beautiful @riflepaperco for @cottonandsteel. The hardware, zipper and leather straps are from Barbara’s shop as well.

I’m looking forward to start this one!

These are your favourites of 2022! Thank you for l

These are your favourites of 2022! Thank you for liking and commenting throughout the year! ❤️

Hopefully 2023 is going to be wonderful for all of us 🥂🎉!

✨Happy New Year to you all!✨

✨ Merry Christmas to all of you ✨! Hopefully

✨ Merry Christmas to all of you ✨!

Hopefully you’ll find time to wind down and relax 🎄!

(Pattern is Holly by @quiltwerke for @dasmachichnachts)

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