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Vogue Patterns: 8642 (Handbags) - Type:Accessories
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Reviewed by:EmpressG1973
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Posted on:1/25/13 5:34 PM
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Pattern Photo:Vogue Patterns 8642
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Pattern Rating:Easy & Great for Beginners
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Available for sale on PR: $16.88 (See envelope)
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Pattern Description: Handbags with different embellishments. I used View A.

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes.

Were the instructions easy to follow? Yes. It was clearly written & well illustrated.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? Ease of construction makes this an A+ pattern. "People" have told me that Vogue patterns are the hardest to make/follow, but I honestly have not found that to be true.

Fabric Used: Novelty Cotton including vintage.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I used ready made bamboo handles intead of fabric handles and placed a self-fabric zippered pouch w/exposed zipper on the front.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? Maybe and definitely, respectively.

Conclusion: I was expecting this to be a petite bag, but it's rather roomy. Which is nice because I can throw a LOT of stuff in it. There's an inner pocket for cell phone/glasses and an outer pocket for pens/lipstick to keep the light colored lining clean.

The only reason I might not make this one again any time soon is that I like having a variety of handbag styles and one of this variety is enough. For now. Level of difficulty-wise this was WAYYYYY easier than the laptop bag.
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crazygrad said...
I will steal that if given the chance. LOVE IT.
1/26/13 2:07 PM
butterflyfly said...
I like the fabric you used! And bright handles! looks perfect!
1/28/13 2:41 PM
Renren said...
Nice Trekkie fabric--even the lining with the Starship Enterprise carries the theme. Quite a different and inspired interpretation of the pattern than the photo on the pattern envelope. My husband would definitely steal this if given a chance--and carry all his electronics paraphernalia around in it! Congrats on your entry!
1/28/13 6:01 PM
EmpressG1973 said...
The vintage fabric came from eBay. I have no idea if there is any more available. But the red starfield by Kaufman and the Enterprise fabric are both available at your local Joann's.
1/31/13 3:08 PM
fourkid said...
Great bag. Love the Star Trek theme!
2/15/13 5:56 AM
lacroise1 said...
WOW!!! What a great bag.. I would never have given this pattern a second glance. I think you have changed my mind....:) now I want one too!
2/15/13 1:56 PM
arianamaniacs said...
Cool fabric choice! Nice job
2/15/13 3:57 PM
Aroura said...
So cool! I tried to get some Star TreK Fabric when it was on that great sale recently but it sold out so fast! Love your purse. ;)
2/15/13 10:27 PM
GwenH said...
What's not to like - it's Star Trek! The shiny red handles complement the fabric perfectly.
2/23/13 10:27 AM
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