This is a purse/bag, I just finished.It is called The Wavy Top Tote by Bethany Rapp, a Sweet Bee Creations pattern.It was a free PDF file and comes in 2 sizes.I made the larger size.I also added the inside divided 3 pockets, on one side of lining. The zip pocket one the opposite inside, was included in the directions.I also wanted to say,the fabric is recycled Waverly valances,I bought at a Thrift shop 2 for $5. I know one was still folded,like from the factory,never opened up.The one I used never looked used,but it had been unfolded.I have enough left to make a smaller one or some wristlets.I just washed and dried before I cut it out.The denim is jeans, left from my denim quilt stach.(I see I need to mist the blue marks out, where I marked it for sewing-lol) The rectangle rings are also re-cycled, from an old discarded purse.I am sure I made it for less than $5. as I got my 2 zippers on sale at Wawak.Not bad,uh?-Toogie..I have added the link,but be sure to get ALL the pdf files.Pattern for sm in one,lg another,instructions another,etc.I also,stipple/free hand motion quilted my print fabric.I was glad for the style of valance,because when I ripped the tacking out where it was brought up,it gave me a lot wider piece of fabric.

by toogie 25 Sep 2014

Thank you very much.

by toogie 25 Sep 2014

Oh please show us your bag when you do. Thanks for looking.

by toogie 25 Sep 2014

You're welcome and thank you

by toogie 25 Sep 2014

Thank you

by toogie 25 Sep 2014

Thanks,Sarah

by toogie 24 Sep 2014

Thank you this went to a sister-in-law, I have 6 sil's-lol

by toogie 24 Sep 2014

Thank you. As you can see, I ripped a curtain topper opened and used that fabric with some denim.

by toogie 24 Sep 2014

I am glad you like the bags and I look forward to seeing what you make. I try to put the links for the patterns, if they were made with a pattern , with the bag. This was made earlier in the year but I appreciate your looking back._toogie

by toogie 16 Apr 2014

Thanks,I liked the curve line too.

by toogie 16 Apr 2014

Thank you,I hope to see one you made soon.

by toogie 16 Apr 2014

It is a little too large,would probally sit on my shoulders......of course some poeople may like that,it would cover my face

by dennis999 16 Apr 2014

We certainly wouldn't like that Toogie. Joking aside, it is a lovely bag for which you should be very proud.

by toogie 16 Apr 2014

Thank you

by toogie 16 Apr 2014

Glad to be of help,thanks-Toogie

by toogie 16 Apr 2014

I saw it,loved the rooster.Thanks

by toogie 16 Apr 2014

Thank you

by toogie 15 Apr 2014

Thank you very much.-Toogie

by toogie 15 Apr 2014

I'm glad you like my results and you're welcome to enjoy the link.

by toogie 15 Apr 2014

Proved it doesn't have to be expensive to look nice.Thanks!

by toogie 15 Apr 2014

Who....where...what??? Oh, you like the bag,do you-lol Thanks-T

by toogie 15 Apr 2014

Good,glad you got it and show us yours,as well.

by toogie 15 Apr 2014

I liked the curves at the top,something different.I also like the top zip for security.I may try the smaller one sometimes,but got to move on to something different for a while.

by toogie 15 Apr 2014

Thanks Loralye!

by toogie 15 Apr 2014

Some people get rid of brand new stuff,as in this case with the valances.But you know the old saying,'One mans 'trash' is another mans 'treasure'. It is my opinion,we all need to re-purpose and stop wasting so much.Of cousre,on the other hand,I may not find these good buys-lol

by toogie 15 Apr 2014

Happy to be of service,Charris1599 ! Let us see what you come up with.

by toogie 15 Apr 2014

Thank you,I appreciate your compliment.You do nice work,yourself.

by toogie 15 Apr 2014

I am so sorry,I need a translator.I think you may have said the fabric was perfect for this,to which I will respond,thank you.

by teun 16 Apr 2014

thats rihgt

by jrob 16 Apr 2014

Toogie: Translation
A very great great bag and the color is perfect.

by toogie 15 Apr 2014

Thank you,I have this color in one of my bedrooms,but I didn't need it as a curtain.

by toogie 15 Apr 2014

Sometimes I pick up a piece, knowing at the time what I want to make with it, and sometimesnot, I just get it.It may be a good buy and I'll think of something later.Hope you enjoy the link.

by toogie 15 Apr 2014

Thank you and you're very welcome.I think another Cutie posted it a long while back,so am still sharing her link.

by toogie 15 Apr 2014

That is so nice of you to say.My sister says that about my sewing.She is always wanting me to put something up online to sell,but I don't.I like to sew because it is something I enjoy.If times get hard,maybe then,but I am blest to be able to enjoy this like I do.

by toogie 15 Apr 2014

Thank you,Lidia.It is really bigger than I like to carry,only because I tend to overload,if I have the room.

by sewilso 15 Apr 2014

Oh I do have a question, do you add any kind of stiffener to the fabric on the bag?

by toogie 15 Apr 2014

I used batting in between the blue print and the curtain lining,which was white.I then free motion quilted it.The only other thing that I used,is cut-a-way with the 2 lining pieces,same size as lining.I used some batting and just a 1in cut a way in the handles,to give some padding,so they wouldn't dig into my arm/shoulder.I also used cut-a-way in between my pocket and pocket lining, divided in 3.She doesn't have this on her pattern,it is something I personally added for me, you know,for glasses,shades,etc.

by sewilso 16 Apr 2014

Thank you Toogie, I didn't even see the free motion quilting till you said that. It is very pretty! I bet you'll get a ton of compliments on it! I have got to do this sometime soon!

by toogie 15 Apr 2014

Thank you Bela,how's the baby? Nora has learned to pat-a-cake,she thinks she is so smart!She finally is getting her first tooth.

by toogie 15 Apr 2014

Thank you and you're welcome-T

by toogie 15 Apr 2014

Thank you very much!-Toogie

by toogie 15 Apr 2014

Yes,my friend says when I look at something I see what it can be,not what it is.I guess thats good,thanks.

by toogie 15 Apr 2014

Thanks

by toogie 15 Apr 2014

Thanks,Sue,Ms.Bethany gave good instructions.

by toogie 15 Apr 2014

Thank you for looking,Toogie

by toogie 15 Apr 2014

Thank you very much for a l l your comments.Toogie

by toogie 15 Apr 2014

I just bought the fabric,last week.My sister liked the curtain,but she likes the bag,too.thanks-Toogie

by toogie 15 Apr 2014

You're very welcome,thank you-Toogie

by toogie 15 Apr 2014

Thanks Chris,I am pleased with the results,altho the bigger the bag the more I carry!

by toogie 15 Apr 2014

Do like noah (Carolyn), she must not sleep-lol..Thanks

by toogie 15 Apr 2014

Thank you for looking and commenting-Toogie

by toogie 15 Apr 2014

Thank you Yvonne, your horse blankets came out nice too.

by castelyn 15 Apr 2014

Thanks x

by toogie 15 Apr 2014

Loralye says finish those UFOs-lol-Yes,please give it a try so we can see your version.Thanks for looking.

by toogie 15 Apr 2014

Good,make one so we can see,thanks-Toogie

by toogie 15 Apr 2014

I thought someone here, had made some a while back, and gave us the link then.I must have saved it then too.It can out nice with good instructions.I used a batting and stippled mine,instead of fusible fleece and I interfaced my lining with cut-a-way.

by toogie 14 Apr 2014

Thank you Carolyn.I haven't been here too much lately,so I am trying to catch up on all your pretty projects.I like that window on the sweatshirt,really pretty.

by toogie 14 Apr 2014

I have edited my post, to add the link, for the pattern and instructions.Thanks for the compliment and welcome to Cute.

by toogie 14 Apr 2014

You sound like my sister talking-lol Thanks,I like to save where I can but I want it to look good too.

by toogie 14 Apr 2014

Thank you,I was glad to find these new valances.Did you see the original price in the photo?

by joannmeyer 15 Apr 2014

You did an amazing job! I love it! Do you use anything in the bottom of the bag so it will keep it's shape and not sag? Just curious. I have tried several things and nothing seems to work for me.

by highlandermom 15 Apr 2014

The name does it so if anyone hit you up tell them it is at least a 55 dollar purse due to the fabric. I think it is a 100 dollar purse..... it is beautiful Toogie.

by toogie 15 Apr 2014

to joannmeyer-I will get my husband to either cut me a piece of pexiglass(like our rulers are made of) or formica (like thin counter top) to which I will make a slip case,like a pillowcase out of lining fabric for it,to insert inside the bottom.He has these things left over, in his workshop.

by toogie 15 Apr 2014

to highlander-I HAD to use Waverly fabric,it's a Wavy Top Bag-lol-No kidding thanks,glad you like it.