Sewing: Denim purse with embroidery

I based this bag on the Burda 8305 pattern (view E), but shortened it, reduced the curve of the zipper, and did the strap a different way. And added lots of pockets! The turquoise pinstripes were sewed on, not part of the fabric. It's a bit wrinkled in these photos because I had to run it through the washer and dryer, but it survived that pretty well considering.


Awesome whale tail zipper pull, a gift from friends.


Inner pockets. The zipper pockets (inner and outer) were based on this great tutorial.


At the last minute I decided to add a cell phone pocket (sewed on by hand)


I found the inspiration for the embroidery pattern in a google image search for "arabesque"