Sewing Lesson 2 or Ellie's got a brand new bag!

With apologies to James Brown (Papa's got a brand new bag), I would like to unveil my new bag! This was the second project in my sewing lesson and I almost completed it in two hours.  (I had to close the turning out hole at home and I think it would benefit from top stitching around the top which will also reinforce the handles).  The fabric was a remnant which Chris had squirrelled away (I think it is a vintage pattern) and which I wanted to use for something special, as I loved it.  As it was a heavier material than just a cotton, it was perfect for this project.

I even made a pocket, with reinforced top corners, in the cheerful red gingham lining.

The lining in all its glory.

It's a pattern I may well return to in the future as it was easy to put together and will be versatile, I think.  Perhaps a bag with longer handles so that it will go over the shoulders might be a future project.  Next week, we are starting on the tunic dress and I am excited about that.
Incidentally, my tutor, Sue, said that I am not a beginner any more - I am an improver now (woohoo!)