Vogue V7862

This is a great bike bag. it has wide, comfortable straps with zippered pockets in them, perfect for an ipod. the only change i made was to convert it to a top opening purse. originally it had only the front vertical zipper to get inside the purse. i could just see everything spilling out while digging around sideways looking for something. instead, i cut an extra back lining and sewed a seam across the bottom to keep stuff in the front pocket from sliding around inside the lining. much more functional with easy top access and a front exterior pocket.

Built By Wendy

This is one of the Bulit By Wendy patterns; Simplicity 4112. I had been waiting for these patterns to become available as they looked to be casual and hip. This top was easy to make and the directions were easy to follow. The only change I made was to add 1" to the side seams. I am bigger through the ribcage than the size 12 I cut out. I only had 1 yard of the squares so i used a printed chiffon for the sleeves and belt. I like the contrast between the circles and squares and the flowing sleeves. This top looks really cute with rolled jeans and boots.