Back in June I received an email from the lovely Carol of BurdaStyle, asking if I’d be going to The Creative Connection {TCC} and if so, we should grab dinner. {Oh, hello amazing opportunity!} I replied back and said that I would indeed be going. Just a few months later I was sat down for a meal with not just Carol, but also Gertie {love her!}, Stephanie and 3 gals from Etsy. YEOW!
As a side note, one thing I love about TCC is the opportunities that come from attending. I’ve been both years and it so far each year is surpassed the year before. If you have a handmade business, TCC is an amazing event you should definitely be at!
Later that weekend Carol and I were chatting in the marketplace, and it came up that BurdaStyle was going to be launching a book soon, The BurdaStyle Sewing Handbook
Of course I did! BurdaStyle sent me an advanced copy of their new book, a couple yards of fabric from Spoonflower, and last week I hid in my studio and sewed my ruffly heart away while I worked on this new project. I have to admit, it was amazing to collaborate with BurdaStyle. I LOVED being able to preview their book before anyone else {tee hehe!} and it’s sooo inspiring to work on a new project.
Wanna see more of my project? Click here to read all about my project — including how I modified the pattern to reflect my style a bit more.
PS. Want to own your own copy of BurdaStyle’s Sewing Handbook, featuring 10 step-by-step pattern variations and over 70 project interpretations?
It’s so beautiful and unique and interesting!
OKAY! When will that be in the shop because seriously? I need that bag like. YESTERDAY! I love love love it. It’s beautiful!
hiya — i’m working on it! ;)
Very cute bag!
Ahh! I am so excited for the book! I can’t believe you got to meet with three Etsy girls– YEOW is right! :D
yes! there were all so cute and fun!
So cute! Great job! & may I say that I love me some BurdaStyle! I didn’t know there was a book coming out! Hmmm….maybe for Christmas!
You are seriously the cutest thing! LOVE the yellow!
It’s my first time on your blog, you have super cute items and I just love this bag you made! Can’t wait to start sewing after christmas!
yeow! that’s so exciting!!! thanks so much for your comment, too!!!
fill me in, girl! what are you sewing??
That’s an AMAZING opportunity, Gussy! Congratulations on a great job, too! :)
congratulations, maggie. cute cute cute cute cute purse! i want one. i should go to TCC i guess!
Oh. My. I love it, Gussy. Seriously so cute. The fabric you used is to die for too. I’m excited for that book, too!!
it is amazing! they take each pattern and show you a few different variations, plus a tutorial to complete it! xo
CONGRATS gussy! what an amazing opportunity!! love it!! :)
Maggie, Maggie, Maggie! You really are one of the cutest girls in town. Congratulations times a million on your amazing collaboration!
…you sure are good to me!
PS – thank you :)
seriously love it. your modifications *make* the bag – and the fabric is perfect. I think I NEED one. If only I could sew …
The bag is amazing! Will we see it in the shop? Congrats on your new project and your networking. Work it girl!!
hi megan! yes — it will be in the shop soon! :)
So cool!! What an awesome opportunity, and I love the bag!
Love the bag!
I LOVE that bag. It’s adorable. You’re also adorable!
LOVE the bag! And you are so adorable, as always, Gussy. :)
Are you gong to be selling those bags? I would love to buy one.
yes, i’ll be adding something similar soon! xoxo
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This is actually hpfleul for me to read! It’s good to reflect on what we’ve made. I’m only just now getting to the point with my sewing where I’m making more for my wardrobe, but I already see a couple of things I’ve sewn in the past that may eventually have to leave my closet. You give me courage to make that happen!