I am quite chuffed with how it turned out, especially given my first failed attempt at purse construction. I now feel more confident about making graceful kelly bags for my nieces' 21st birthday - I can't believe that they will be 21 next week. Mind boggling!
And so to my conundrum.... As some of you know, my mum is a wee bit poorly (well, to be honest a lot bit poorly). She has asked me to make a "cover" for her wheelchair. After talking to her, what she means is like a cosy or gro-bag type thing that velcos down the front and, I loved this bit, is "like a cape!" I'm popping up to see her next weekend so I have about 10 days to design and complete this "cover". I'm going to ask one of my sisters to get the wheelchair dimensions then I have to draft a pattern of sorts. A LOT of head scratching has already happened and I'm guessing a lot more is to come. I think I've chosen the fabric though - from my stash too!
bought from Ikea a wee while back - like home dec in weight but not too dull and I think I'll have enough! I'm torn between two fabrics for the inside....
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| some AMH lou lou thi flannel that I bought for a quilt I'll be making one of my sisters soon |
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| some Oliver&S City Weekend that I have had for ages, hence the creases, and love to pieces. I've only used a small bit to make a bag for another sister. |
I'm linking this to Freshly Pieced's WIP Wednesday as I will be working on this tomorrow too!
well done on the purse: I made my first one a couple of weeks ago and it was soooo fiddly!
ReplyDeleteSomething snuggly for inside if you have it. If you havent... padding?? what do I know!? You have fabulous materials and make great choices so the outside will be gorge!
DeleteThe purse is AMAZING! I may need to commission one to carry my meds around in - I need sommat funky!
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super cute purse- great work! I wish you luck on your wheel chair cape. I think the second fabric choice would look best for the lining.
ReplyDeleteThis purse stood out on the WiP linky...great job. I'd go with fabric #2 as well.
ReplyDeleteThe purse is lovely, I really want to have a try at making one! I would go for flannel for the cover.
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of flannel for the cover, but I prefer the 3rd fabric pattern. You can't really go wrong! Please document your process -- I'm sure there are others out there who would love to learn how to make this cape!!
ReplyDeleteFun to find you via Wip!! :-)
A wheelchair cozy with a cape sounds like something my grandmother would ask for. I love it!
ReplyDeleteIf she tends to get chilled, go for the flannel! I can't wait to see what you come up with.
thanks Jerimi. I'm not sure about the cape bit!
DeleteYour pouch turned out great! :) I love the fabrics you picked!!
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