The Beauty and the Beast purse, the Sequel

My last post, I wrote that I bought a yard of each of two diferent Beauty and the Beast stained glass fabric. You've seen what I made with first one, (see the previous blog here https://thesingingcostumer.blogspot.com/2018/08/beauty-and-beast-set.html. ) And this is what I made with the second.

I loved both prints equally, so I had to buy both. The two were similar, but were different enough that I could find a use for them both. Joann Fabrics has really stepped up their game in the licensed character prints. They are all so beautiful. They've also added some character knit fabrics, so check it out if you would like. There's some fun Harry Potter prints, which are very popular, I'm sure. Star Wars is well represented also, as well as Star Trek. Basically any fandom or theme you could want.

Please observe the beauty of this fabric.

I bought purple 1/4" cord from "Paracord Planet" on Amazon. This shade wasn't an exact match to the fabric when it showed up, but it was close enough for me.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0767N2V1V/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I honestly don't remember where I found the instructions for this bag. But you can just google "drawstring backpack tutorial" and a multitude of options will appear. It was very simple. I bought some plain purple cotton to coordinate with the print. I think this time from Hobby Lobby.

It should come in handy for future Disney trips, when I want something light to carry while staying hands-free. It's big enough for everything one could need, but not a huge, heavy duffle bag or anything.

This post is shorter than most, but I really didn't have a lot to say about this bag. It was a quick, easy, one evening project.

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