I decided to put the Built By Wendy shirt on hold over the weekend since I didn’t feel like dealing with the facing and collar issues that I might encounter. So, instead I decided to make the bag from the Winter 2006 Quilts and More magazine that Anary gave to me.

First off, I love the style. It reminds me of the sort of purse you might find in a Japanese sewing book or magazine. Since the handle sizes are different, it gives the bag a unique shape and it’s a perfect size for an evening out. Even better, the whole purse is reversable.
I had the hardest time finding fabrics for this purse – the photos in the magazine article used the cutest, ‘trendiest’ fabrics and I just couldn’t seem to find them anywhere. Instead, I settled on some beautiful brocade and a cotton print that I had long admired (and now clearanced at 70% off). And so, I present to you, my daytime purse (this side has pockets all the way around):

and the evening style (which is my personal favorite):

and how it looks when worn: