Redemption Bag – Buttercup Revisited

I couldn’t wait – I had to re-make this Buttercup Bag and get it right, and I’m so glad I did.  This time I used fabrics from the Andalucia Collection by Paula Prass for Michael Miller. 

I not only placed the snap 1” down from the top (which allowed me the space I needed) but I used fusible fleece on the exterior which gives the bag some nice dimension – even nicer than the interfacing I used on my mishap bag! 

I shortened up the strap to 27” which I feel is the perfect size for this little purse.  I also made the interior pocket 1” wider – I felt the original was just a tad too small.

Here are some pictures:

So there you have it.  Now I feel much better!  I was going to keep this cutie for myself, but since my daughters have been fighting over my Mishap bag, I suppose I will give them this one to ease the arguments!  (I’ve found that when you have two girls close in age, you need TWO of everything).

So now that I have closure here, this is what I am working on for the upcoming weeks:

• Tomorrow is Scrappy Saturday – be sure to stop by for a new project to eat up those scraps!
• I’m just about finished with my “Not Just Another Pillowcase Dress” pattern/tutorial.  I hope to get that to you next week (I know I’ve been working on this for a while….it’s just about there…REALLY!
• I am working on making a downloadable tutorial with pattern for a newborn diaper cover.  I have looked high and low for a FREE pattern that I like and have come up with NADA!  I’m taking the initiative here and making my own pattern to give to you here on my blog.  Stay posted!
• I am STILL working on a GIVEAWAY.  I just haven’t found the time to make anything cool to giveaway!  Once I do, I will launch my first official Sewplicity Blog Giveaway Contest.  I want it to be a good one!  If you have any suggestions on what you would like to see me give away – let me know,  I’m open to suggestions!

Hope you are all staying cool this week – I know I’m melting!