Muslin Ruffle Bag

I was in need of a new bag and saw one on Katie's Rose Cottage that I have admired for some time now.
She had graciously posted the pattern information (Butterick B5449) on her blog and wouldn't you know it was a pattern that I already had.

In keeping with the art of making do, I used some muslin that I had on hand for this bag. I believe Katie used muslin on hers as well. 

I made the bag per the pattern with hemmed ruffles, but if I were to make this again it would be with raw edges or a narrow rolled hem. I think they hang nicer and are not quite so 'flouncy' as with the finished hemmed edges.

 A single muslin rose adds a nice decorative detail.

It is lined with a couple pockets and a magnetic snap closure.

 

I like the length of the strap and the size of the bag. It just seems to have nice proportions.  I may have to revisit this pattern with a different fabric, as I like it that much.

Until next time ~ Suzanne.

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