Broadway Purse

Tonight I made The Broadway Purse.  I purchased this pattern last week, and was really anxious to try it out.  I was really pleased with the finished product, and the pattern was very clear and well written.

I really liked that I could make this purse from my stash of scrap fabric.  I made the larger size, and it took between 1/4 and 1/2 yard for the purse.  I also used heavy interfacing.  The pattern recommends lightweight fusible, but I prefer sew-in interfacing and I also like my purses to be stiff, so I used heavier interfacing.  I'm so glad I did, because this large purse would be too flimsy without it.

 

The pleats were easy to do, and add a lot of space to the inside of the purse.  I do wish the top part provided more of an opening.... it seems like things may get "lost" in the purse.  But no doubt, there is ample space in this bag.  I also wish there was an interior pocket.  One could easily be added, but I wish it was written into the pattern.

I really like how the lining of the purse fits so nicely.  It really does have a professional look.  The only change I made to this pattern was I didn't use a magnetic closure, simply because I didn't have one on hand tonight.  Otherwise, I would have followed the pattern exactly.

 

I have another purse pattern waiting for me to try.... but tomorrow night I have a Christmas party to attend, so check back on Thursday.