this giveaway is now closed, sorry! :(
I was so excited when Vanessa sent me her convertible clutch pattern to test out!! I had seen sneak peaks of it while she was working on it and kept bugging her to finish it so that I could make one for myself! :)
It does not disappoint!!! The shape is fantastic!! It's modern in a way that's both fashion forward and classic at the same time.
I made mine out of two prints from Anna Maria Horner's Loulouthi line. The exterior print is very large scale but I really love how it worked on this bag.
Each side looks so different and I love both. You can then fold the bag down and you have a clutch!!! The handle opening is large enough that you can slip it over your wrist too if you need both hands.
Genius!! The size is great, large enough to hold all of the necessities but not so big that it will be heavy or hard to hold. The pattern includes a patch pocket to keep a few items separate. It was really easy to follow and well written. She includes so many photos which always helps too!
I LOVE the handle!!! It's a great way to add a second print onto your bag and is totally different from any other handle that I've ever put on. If you make the bag, I would totally recommend that you follow Vanessa's suggestion and add the extra rows of topstitching. It really makes the bag look so much more professional.
SO... Vanessa has graciously offered to give away a copy of her convertible clutch pattern to one of my lucky readers!!! Woo hoo!!!
In order to enter, please leave a comment on this post letting me know what fabric you would make your convertible clutch / 2 in 1 bag out of if you win!!! PLEASE make sure that I can get in touch with you if you win!!!! I will choose a winner randomly on Monday morning. Good luck!!!!
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I love it! I may have to be a copycat & use the loulouthi I just got, as well!
ReplyDeleteAmy, for some reason I have always been drawn to the Ty Penington fabrics, any of them in the chartreuse colourway. I don't have any, but if I were going to make this clutch, that is what I would hope to use.
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I will use some IKEA Gunilla black fabric. This bag looks great and would be a nice addition for christmas gifts.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful fabric and pattern! I would choose some big scale print fabric as you've done. Perhaps something from Prince Charming or LouLouthi
ReplyDeleteI've got some great Ikea home dec fabric in orange which would be perfect!
ReplyDeleteYou did that up beautiful!! I have the pattern so X me from the draw. I love this pattern :)
ReplyDeleteI would have to go do some shopping in my fabric stash for fall fabric. Really my fabric choice depends on my mood that day:) coveredbydesign at hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteI think I'd have to make myself a few bags! probably at least one with a large scale print like Prince Charming snails, and something with a smaller, maybe geometric, print.
ReplyDeleteI have a cute pink and black flowered fabric in my stash...I would use that and make one for my sister! :)
ReplyDeleteoooh, your bag is beautiful! I don't have that fabric though, but I do have some Amy Butler that I've been hoarding - perfect for bags!
ReplyDeleteOh I've had my eye on her bag since she sneaked a peek a while back and love it! And I would be a total copy cat and use my same Loulouthi that I have sitting in the drawer waiting for the perfect project. Pick me! :)
ReplyDeleteI would use some stripes or chevron! Amy @ gasudimack@sbcglobal.net
ReplyDeleteAs my Dad would say, "This is snazzy". I have some of the latest AMH fabric I would have to use, since this one is so gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteyour clutch is SO cute! looks like a great pattern. hm...i've got some AMH innocent crush that could look really great on this, or maybe some lecien linen. it would be hard to choose. thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteAmy, it's amazing how we may like the same fabrics! I am also a big fan of Anaa Maria Horner's designs, but unfortunately it's not available for selling in my county, so I would just probably use some Brazilian national fabric in some happy colors! Love, Cami
ReplyDeleteGreat pattern! Please count me in... I would make the little purse out of... Tula Pink fabric. At least the first one:)
ReplyDeleteI have some 1/2 yard cuts of Josephine Kimberling's last collection that would be perfect!
ReplyDeleteThat bag is adorable! I actually have a yard of that Loulouthi summer totem print (the purply one, though), so I'd use that. :)
ReplyDeleteFrom xita. a very tipical and colourful brazilian fabric !
ReplyDeleteVery cute bag! I have some Prince Charming that I would love to use for it :)
ReplyDeleteThe bag is super cute! I would make the bag in any fabric from Anna Maria Horner, her fabrics are gorgeous!
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This is so cute! I would probably use a purple print from Innocent Crush :) Or one of the flowery Terrain prints. Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteI love what you used! How about the dots from the Hometown line by Sweetwater? mmmmm Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI have some Amy Butler fabric I'd LOVE to use on this clutch!!! Pick me! Pick me!
ReplyDeleteI have been eyeing some Joel Dewberry at my lqs so I'd use that :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for the opportunity! I would totally use some of the amazing vintage fabric I've found. Oh, the possibilities! froog.and.doog(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteThe clutch is awesome! I was thinking Around Town by Jenni Calo would be a fun fabric to use. Also Hometown by Sweetwater might be fun too! The Stop Sign fabric, that's the one with the names of the towns. Of course it's a small print and it might be busy, but I'd love the chance to find out! Maybe use one of the coordinating polk-dot fabrics for the handle!
ReplyDeleteI love your fabric choice for this bag. Actually, I've loved all the versions I've seen on various blogs. The pattern seems like a great vehicle for displaying fabrics nicely. I have some Jay McCarroll 'singing forest' which would work well.
ReplyDeleteI've been eying this pattern. I also adore AMH's Loulouthi, but I've already made myself a bag with it. I'd need to look for something a little more wintry.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this bag, and I'm not a girl who usually gets excited by bags! Daren't wait to see if i win the comp - I went straight over and bought it anyway!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great pattern! We have just got the Stampin' Up! fabric in the UK, so I would use that, probably the Timeless Portrait pattern.
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I love this pattern! I would use some of the home deco fabric I have in my stash. I believe it is Joel Dewberry fabric.
ReplyDeleteI want to get some Loulouthi, and this would be the perfect reason!
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL. I absolutely love it!
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I love the handle too such a cute bag! I have some Echino I have been saving that I would definitely use!!
ReplyDeleteI love the bag!! I don't know what specific fabric I would pick but something by Anna Maria Horner, Amy Butler, or Heather Bailey would be wonderful!! Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeletelove the pattern and would have to select something from my fabric stash.
ReplyDeleteAh! Your bag looks sooooo sweet! I think I would try some of my 70's vintage fabric on this pattern.
ReplyDeleteI think I would use some Hello Kitty and make it for my DD. Thanks for a great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI love this design, doubt I could keep myself to 1 bag if I had the pattern. I would have to make one to match each of my fav outfits.
ReplyDeleteI would have to go with the Black and white Lables & Demask from "Lost and Found" from Riley Blake Designs. Black and white goes with everything.
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