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I’ve been doing a HAPPY DANCE.  We received Lily Pocket Purse patterns in stock over the weekend.  I know I’m prejudiced, but she is a gorgeous girl.

I can’t even begin to describe what a thrill it has been to ship her out to all the Lazies who placed pre-release orders!  We’ve even received reports that a few customers have already received her.  Oh…I can’t wait to make a Lily just for me.

The curvy, fresh and flirty new Lazy Girl Lily Pocket Purse pattern will be arriving very soon at SewThankful. Check her out:

Wear from your shoulder or cross-body to rest comfortably and securely at your hip. Fully lined, short to long handle, inside and outside pockets, Velcro closure.  Finished size: approx. 9” x 10 1/4” x 1”

Here’s a view of Lily’s back side:

A look inside Lily:

Taking PRE-RELEASE orders NOW, due to ship the first week in September 2010.

Click here for more info and to place an order.

Patricia sent me the following note and permission to share her note & pictures:

Just wanted to share my Bag with you. Was very  easy and enjoyable   to make, instructions were easy to follow, thank you to Lazy Girl Designs. I did put a extra pocket on the back of the bag and just flipped  the fabric. I also put brass feet on the bottom of all my bags.  Get the pattern and enjoy the easy to install zipper instructions.

Here are pics of Patricia’s beautiful bag:

Front side of Patricia's Margo

Inside Patricia's Margo Bag

Nice work, Patricia. I love the extra pocket and the addition of feet to the bottom of  your bag!  Thanks so much for sharing your work with us.

Have you made a Margo yet?  If not, what are you waiting for? The Margo pattern is ON SALE now!  Make several for yourself or gifts for friends.

When Joan Hawley of Lazy Girl Designs announced that she was coming out with a new handbag pattern featuring a zipper top, I was excited.  Then I saw the pattern cover and got even more excited!

SEW… I started my Margo on Sunday (pre-washing, cutting & marking) and  finished her on Monday.  I love to sew, but I am not a speedy sew-er. I like to savor my passion so took my time and stopped many times (to take care of family needs, meals, etc.).  Margo was a LOT of fun to sew and definitely not complicated as long as I focused on each step I was working on.  I have a problem of reading ahead (and it gets me into trouble all the time!).

Here is my new girl:

Margo - front view featuring her smart, angled front pockets.

A look inside of Margo -- LOTS of fabulous pockets and plenty of room for all my stuff.

The zipper is a snap to put in. Joan has written really good instructions!  It’s so easy to produce a nicely finished bag if you follow her instructions exactly and go step-by-step. My biggest problem is staying focused & not reading ahead (yes, that often gets me into trouble–ever since I was a kid).

If you’re looking for a great handbag pattern and want one with a zipper, give Margo a try!  She is smart and beautiful.

Click here to learn more about the Margo Handbag pattern – link opens a new window.