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Little Girl Purses

S asked me to make more little girl purses to sell in her shop.  The first three I made took awhile to sell, so I thought I'd add a little more to them to make them more interesting.  So, each bag has a zippered coin purse and crayon roll to go with it.

Little Girl Purses

Little Girl Purses

I used the crayon roll tutorial found here, but substituted an elastic loop and button for the closure rather than a ribbon tie.  It seemed to me that most little girls wouldn't be able to tie that ribbon and I'm all for kids doing things independently.  The elastic loop on the purple crayon roll is 1/8" elastic.  For the other two, I used a pony tail elastic (a tip I think I read in Threads).

Little Girl Purses

This fabric was given to me by S when she was clearing out her stash.  She was happy to see it used well.  :)  The lining is a coordinating print.

Little Girl Purses

Little Girl Purses

Little Girl Purses

The green is brighter in real life than it shows up here.  It's lining leftovers from this jacket.

Little Girl Purses

I finished these last week and just dropped them off today.  My iron hasn't been working, so I've been on a forced sewing break.  But, I have been knitting and am hoping to have something to show you soon.

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  1. Amanda S.January 26, 2010 at 7:11 PM

    HOW cute!!! Love them. If only I had a little girl, I would place an order directly through you. I love seeing your creativity, and how all three are different. Great job!

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  2. judyJanuary 26, 2010 at 7:16 PM

    Too cute! I love the kitty fabric!! You did a great job!

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  3. Ann Made StudioJanuary 26, 2010 at 8:04 PM

    Really cute purses. I love the kitty fabric :)

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  4. Stacey SmiesJanuary 26, 2010 at 10:22 PM

    Great job, Renee! They look great!

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2010 at 5:00 AM

    How nice! Very talented!

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  6. amberJanuary 27, 2010 at 11:08 AM

    These are just adorable!! I am totally stealing this idea for my friend's little girls once they get a bit older. I'm willing to bet these are purchased very quickly. :)

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  7. JoyceJanuary 27, 2010 at 7:29 PM

    I like the new blog look. The purses are great.

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  8. MILJanuary 27, 2010 at 8:49 PM

    I LOVE them!!!

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  9. KimTJanuary 29, 2010 at 7:06 PM

    These will sell, without a doubt! Very Very cute!

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