PPC34: Butterfly Wings
So... it seems like its been such a LONG time since I was able to get back in the saddle & back to work on this new design... what with the time it took to get caught up from Quilt Market & Festival in Houston, and the fact that I came home with a significant back problem that's limited by mobility (looks like surgery is in my future sometime in January, if not sooner).
But it sure was a happy day when I pulled this fabric out of my stash & started sewing up this sample! (More about this yummy fabric at the end of this post.)
So here's a shoulder bag with a "big-time secret"! I can actually carry everything I do on most days with this bag configured as in the picture at left. I love how it looks with the bag fully zipped, with those fun zipper pulls dangling down under! But of course I can always open that zipper & pick up a good deal of extra storage space for a special outing!
Here's another look from a "lower angle" at this expandable area. I think you get a better idea of the extra space you gain at this viewpoint.
at left- a straight-on look at the Bag Front
at right- here's the Bag Back, which doesn't look a whole lot different that than the Bag Front, right? (I was lucky & JUST happened to have a piece of gold fabric that was the EXACT shade of gold as my zipper!)
An interior view- we featured one zippered pocket on the interior, but of course an determined sewist could include one on the other side if they so desired!
And now, a word or two about this superfun fabric!
It's called "Packed Butterfly Wings" & was designed by one of my favorites, Chong-A Hwang for Timeless Treasures. I paired it with a very cool purple/blue batik w/pinkish dots.
This fabric was a joy to work with,
and it was kinda fun not having to worry about fussy-cutting for a change!
And here's the fun part- if you also like this fabric duo,
you can pick up some for your next project on this website by clicking HERE!
And now.... it's YOUR turn!
But first--- here's some important info you'll be asking for, like
Bag Dimensions- 9"h X 10.5"w X 1.25" closed or 3.5" expanded
Expected Release Date-mid January 2026
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