A few months ago, I answered a fellow blogger’s request for pattern testers.  It was a win-win: she got her pattern tested out and I got a really cute pattern for free!  Trish at Two Peas in a Pod Homegrown Designs has some wonderful patterns to purchase and great free tutorials on her blog.  I sewed up the purse in one evening (probably about 4 hours) and sent her my comments.  She responded within a few hours and was incredibly helpful.  I get the feeling that Trish is just that kind of person, one who would take time out of her day to make sure her customers are happy and understand the patterns.  If you are interested, you can check out Trish’s sweet post about me, I feel all wonderful and loved!  :)

Now, I bet you want to see some pictures of my bag.

And yes, I did make a matching ipod case. 

Major props to my friend Lauriana for the pictures.  She just got a new camera and I think we are due for another photoshoot.

I definitely recommend this pattern from Two Peas in a Pod Homegrown Design.  Have any of you ever sewed a purse?   Do you have a favorite purse pattern?  Let me know in the comments!