A month or so again I tested the pattern for Craftapple’s lovely Chemisette Handbag.  And now the pattern has been released!

It’s a lovely pattern, easy and fast to assemble, with pretty gathered/pleated detail across the front.  Linda generously sent me the fabric in the above photo as a thank-you; isn’t it gorgeous!  Clare is trying to lay claim to it, but she’s not going to succeed!  Here is my version of the bag:

The fabric is from the Zazu line by Tina Givens for Westminster Rowan fabrics (and I bet that Nikki has the same fabric in a different colourway – this happens to us constantly!)  And here’s the inside:

There’s a magnetic strap closure, two interior pockets, topstitched handles, and interfacing (and some fusible wadding) throughout for structure.   I really enjoyed making this bag, and I’ll definitely be making more.  Thanks so much to Linda for being such a terrific person to test sew for and for such a nice bag pattern!