Orange Dragonflies

I'm taking the summer to branch out a bit and try some new types of handbags. I think that I will make them and then give them away as summer birthday presents. It is a good time for me to practice branching out a bit from exclusively whipping up tote bags. This is admittedly my second attempt at this adorable summer dragonfly bag with a dropped zipper and wooden beaded handles.

The first attempt was not gift worthy...nor was it toss in the pile worthy.
I salvaged what I could ripping the thing apart like a lioness to fresh meat. I cut new fabric and affixed newer heavier interfacing to make it stiffer. Re-read the directions with greater attention to make the front pocket a little wider and presto! I'm pretty pleased with the whole thing. What seemed so difficult the first time was pretty much a cinch the second time. Funny how that works, yes?


I hope her new home finds some lovely butterflies or ladybugs in the closet to make friends with.

Next Up...a knitting tote bag. Stay tuned.