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Keira and I spent a sunny Saturday morning making this gift for her friend who was turning 10. K chose the fabric (a mint-green upholstery print that had been on the shelf for a while, and some grey cotton corduroy) and did all the cutting and ironing. We made a satchel-style bag and matching coin purse.

The pattern is the 'messenger bag and pencil case' from my book - though we changed the dimensions a bit to suit the intended recipient. Keira thought it was funny that I was relying on the book a lot for instructions and measurements. 'Surely you know this stuff, Mama?' 

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5 responses to “birthday set”

  1. Jenny Avatar

    What a cool pressie- and nice choice of fabrics there keira!

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  2. Lou Avatar

    What a lovely gift! I bet Keira was proud as punch telling her friend that she helped to make this!

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  3. Zena Avatar

    What a gorgeous gift. You’ve encouraged me to try your messenger bag pattern.

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  4. Ellen Avatar
    Ellen

    I have just sourced your book at my local library and have been flipping through it with wondering how on earth to choose what I’ll make first!

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  5. Trish Avatar
    Trish

    Lucky little girl.. 😀

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