How about a little bag for April?

Hello everyone!  Thanks for your votes on February's diaper bag.  And the winner is the Mama Mia bag!

Okay, so voting for March's bag will still be going until October 2, and voting for April's bag will start today, September 25, and end October 9.  Phew!  That's a lot of dates to keep track of.  Hopefully you'll like what I have for you this month!

I thought that since prom season will be rapidly approaching at this point, we could look at doing a little handbag or clutch that could easily be used as a formal accessory or for casual, everyday use, depending on the fabric you choose.  As always, if you would like to do something different, let me know!

Bag number 1 is the Charming Little Purse-O-Nality by Linda Rauld:

This handbag can be made with either a wrist strap or a shoulder strap, or both!  The strap connects with a hook, so you can change them out if you'd like.  The dimensions of this bag are 8.5" by 5" by 1.5".

Bag number two is the Haute Handbag and Clutch by Artful Offerings:

This pattern is for both bags, and the handbag dimensions are 11.5" by 15.5" by 4.5", and the clutch measures 5.5" by 11" by 2".

Bag number three is the Cash and Carry change purse by Atkinson Designs:

This pattern includes directions for three different sized change purses.  The top one can be made 3.5" by 5.5" OR 3.5" by 7.5".  The one all the way to the right is also 3.5" by 5.5" or 3.5" by 7.5", and the bottom one is 3.5" by 5.5".  The top two are called "Strip Zips," and they are made with strips (obviously).  The ones on the right might make two at a time, or they are two stuck together?  I'm not really sure on that one.   And the one on the bottom is just a simple change purse.  I'm reading all about the way cool zipper technique included in the pattern, so I might just have to try it out anyway!

So let me know what you think about April's bag, and I'm looking forward to hearing from you!