Two projects finished a million to go!!

My Form and Draping class is over.  The dress form is completed and I also learned some very basic draping and pattern adjustment skills.  The class, part of the Master Seamstress program at the University of Rhode Island , was well done and I am really tempted to take additional classes.  It is a 2 hour drive from my house so it will have to be something I am really interested in doing... maybe a Chanel jacket!!

I also finished the purse I was designing.  It turned out to be a real stash buster!! I finished beading the pocket on the front that I received as a gift (see previous post),  the brown leather was from an on-line tambour beader friend that passed away and left me his supplies, and the side panels was a remnant from a finger labyrinth I made for our church fair.
Back view

Shoulder Strap

Side view

Inside pocket ... another left over 

I have been using it for the past week.  The front pocket is made with steel cut beads so I have to be careful and not get it wet. 

It is pretty sturdy but it was not sewn on a professional sewing machine so I have to be gentle.  

Spring is in the air at least I am wishing and hoping it will be and

I will change to another "springier" bag!