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HotPatterns: Nairobi Bag (Nairobi Bag) thumbsup - Type:Accessories    printable version
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Reviewed by:Lori V
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Posted on:11/5/05 2:26 PM
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Linda E. said...
good looking bag. I cut mine out today but have gotten to it yet other projects to do.
11/5/05 3:06 PM
Peggy L said...
Looks great! I think I will size down when I make mine. Love the leather and lining together.
11/5/05 3:36 PM
Mary Reed said...
Lori - Great bag! Good review. If you were to redo it, exactly how much smaller would you make it? Trudy recommends 50% for a smaller, "evening bag." I have two teenage girls who want this bag for Christmas. As drafted, it is too big for them. So, I was wondering what size you would recommend?
11/5/05 3:41 PM
RobynB said...
Your bag looks great, Lori. Love the choice of lining fabric.
11/5/05 4:04 PM
Mary Stiefer said...
Great looking bag. I like your choice in lining.
11/5/05 4:41 PM
LiZ said...
Lovely bag. I have sized my pattern down to 75% but I think that I will make some more adjustments.
11/5/05 4:52 PM
sew obsessed said...
Yet another fabulous Nairobi bag. Yours looks very nice. Love the lining. Michelle
11/5/05 6:13 PM
Gigi Louis said...
Yet another great-looking bag! Love the lining.
11/5/05 6:27 PM
els said...
Nice to see another Nairobibag, love the lining.
11/6/05 5:35 AM
Lori V said...
Mary, I would go down 50% at least for my 2 teenage dds. My girls carry smaller bags and would like the evening bag size for daily use.
11/6/05 6:13 AM
xela said...
Too bad this bag is the only thing being reviewed by this pattern company. Great bag and review. Thank you
11/6/05 8:24 AM
Mary Reed said...
Lori - Thanks for the advice. I will do a 50% for the girls. The next question is, can I use upholstrey velvet and fake fur? Will that make the purse too stiff at 50%?
11/6/05 10:40 AM
Danvillegirl said...
Looks good:) I guess I need to give this whirl.
11/6/05 4:03 PM
sewlily said...
I love your lining. It is a great bag.
11/6/05 7:43 PM
mad4sewing said...
Great bag! I went to download the pattern and it was no longer on the hotpatterns. com site. Anyone know where I can get a downloadable copy?
11/3/06 2:34 PM
mad4sewing said...
Great bag! I went to download the pattern and it was no longer on the site. Anyone know where I can get a downloadable copy?
11/3/06 2:34 PM
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