I’ve probably mentioned that I make bags for my girlfriends for “significant” birthdays (that is, the ones that end in a zero).  And I’ve finally finished one for Barbara!  Pity that her 40th was well over a year ago…

The pattern is the super duper currently nameless bag pattern about to be released by Nicole Mallalieu.  If you pop over and leave a comment here you can go in the running to win a copy of the pattern.  I made it in Joel Dewberry’s Ginseng fabric, which is decorator weight (my favourite for bags).

The centre panel is leather – I hadn’t sewed with it before, but because it was being sewn to fabric it all seemed to work out okay.

There’s an interior zipper pocket on one side and compartment pocket on the other, and it closes with a magnetic snap. I love the antique brass coloured O-rings!

The only reason I can bear to give it away (other than it being so appallingly late) is that I have another bag cut out to make for myself. Different fabric, two handles, and gathered side panels, but still leather in the centre. Can’t wait! It’s an excellent pattern and I love the finished product.

All supplies (O-rings, magnetic snaps, interfacings, wadding) from Nicole Mallalieu Design.