Another nice design by Samantha, this bag has an adjustable strap as well as a handle on the flap, inside zipper pocket and adjustable sides. Not a huge bag but surprisingly roomy due to the box shape.
Here's mine.
Where's the handle you're asking. Well as usual I used upholstery fabrics but it wasn't suited to this bag. It was way to thick to sew through all the layers which I'm sure my new Zoje could have coped with if I had had it then.
The sides are adjustable with two buttons.
Magnetic button front flap closure.
Samantha is giving us the opportunity to post a giveaway for the Satchel Bag pattern and all you have to do is leave a comment here on this blog post.
If you can't wait to see if you'll be the lucky winner then go over to Samantha's etsy shop to buy a copy of the PDF pattern and remember to use the code ATHOMEWITHMRSH10 for 10% discount at checkout. Samantha is having a bag pattern sale.
The GIVEAWAY will run until the 20th March 2013 when I will choose a winner using random.org.
I've had a few issues with the internet lately and have found it difficult to get onto my blog so if I have the same problem on the day of the winner announcement I'll post as soon as I can.
If you don't have a blog or on noreply please make sure you leave your email with your comment. If a winner is chosen and I can't email them I will have to choose another winner.
Some of the other testers will also be doing a giveaway so if you want to increase your chances pop over to their blogs and leave a comment there. Liz, Nissa Made and ASG in the SLC have started their giveaways.
Thanks
~ Maria ~
This looks a great bag - I'd love to win a copy of the pattern!
ReplyDeleteOh WOW!!! You and your endless talents!!! I am leaving the nineteenth for about a ten day visit to my friends in Calif. When I come back, I would love to make this bag. I have the best fabric for it. I have a long, light bright brown suede (don't know if it is real or not) skirt that I have wanted to make a bag(s) with it. I also have the perfect lining for it.
ReplyDeleteAs always, a beautiful job! I wish I had been around to test this one. Maria, I always know your bags will shine.
ReplyDeleteI love the looks of this purse and I have some fabric that would look absolutely perfect for it, if I have enough...hm.roberts@comcast.net
ReplyDeleteBlogspot ate my post! I love the pattern, and I love your purse you made from it. I have some lovely tapestry fabric I have been saving for something special, and that purse will be just perfect! Free is perfect also, it has been a rough winter! Thanks to you and Samantha for being kind enough to offer one up as a free gift.
ReplyDeleteHi Maria,
ReplyDeletejust popped in to say...love your version of the bag ...beautiful as always !
Mia: I love this bag! I would like to get my name in to win this!
ReplyDeleteMelanie or or
Melanie Wayman on FB
Hey Mia,
ReplyDeleteYou must've known I want this pattern, have plans to buy it, but if I can win a copy, then bonus for me hey?
Hugs
Naomi
saw your post AGirlCanNeverHaveTooManyHandbags~~ I'm a sucker for an ample handbag strap & a flap with personality.
ReplyDeletebest wishes
Your bag is beautiful Maria. I think I like it better without the top handle too.
ReplyDeleteI love this bag. I have always wanted to make one like this and just have not done it yet. Your bag looks great.
ReplyDeleteVery Nice bag!!! I have been on the lookout for a one-handled bag and this looks like it would fit my needs. Hope I win the pattern.
ReplyDeleteI arrived on your blog via At Home with Mrs H where I was admiring all of the finished bags.
ReplyDeleteThe one you made is fabulous.
I would love to enter the draw for the pattern please.
Thank you,
Margaret
Love the new bag! And of course, you did a beautiful job on it!
ReplyDeleteRoxanne
Excellent Work. Love your choice of fabric.. I am on Bag to Brag About with you...
ReplyDeleteGreer
you do such nice work
ReplyDeletecj
lilytulip_at_gmail.com
Good looking bag and nicely done.
ReplyDeleteNice looking bag!! Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteAs I always say, your bags are wonderful. You do wonderful work. Would be so nice to get this pattern.
ReplyDeletedollartistcarla at aol dot com
Love the bag, I know my daughters would love this one also.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to winning this pattern :-)
marsha.ryan@verizon.net
Another wonderful bag. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteRegards
Birgitt
Ritterin(at)web.de
Another wonderful bag. I love seeing all the patterns you have tried. It would be nice to win the pattern.
ReplyDeleteAll your bags are sooo special. I wish you lived around the corner from me so we could shop for fabrics and sew together.
ReplyDeleteNorma in Florida
Your bag is lovely I love the colors and fabrics you chose too! Thank you for this giveaway!
ReplyDeleteLove the bag. Your work is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteThat's a great bag - I love the addition of the adjustable sides - such a simple step, but it really makes the bag extra special!
ReplyDeleteThat is such a cute bag. Not real frilly. Just like I like them.
ReplyDeleteThank you for hosting this giveaway.
ReplyDeleteThis pattern is beautiful, and as always you've done a remarkable job.
I'm going to visit other blogs, thanks for the links!
Have a nice day!
Marisa from
http://passionetcouture.blogspot.ca/
Would love to win! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful satchel! Love your bag and would love to win the pattern. You have such a wonderful sense about perfect fabric choices.
ReplyDeleteWhat´a lovely bag! I want to win the pattern and make my own bag. Thank's in advance
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely bag!
ReplyDeletesamishkat@yahoo.se
Love to win that, thanks
ReplyDeleteyour version is lovely! Sam makes the best patterns
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous bag! I love your version! Thanks for a chance to win! :)
ReplyDeletemarvellous pattern. looks good sized bag. would love to win pattern,
ReplyDeletefaye
fayelister@xtra.co.nz
I absolutely love the new purse. I would love to win the pattern
ReplyDeleteansjebuncha@comcast.net
what a great purse pattern. who wouldn't want to win!! thanks for the opportunity
ReplyDeletereally a nice looking bag. I'm always looking for different Would love to win.
ReplyDeletesharonphagan@yahoo.com
lovely pattern, would love to win. rtisticrev at yahoo.com
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