This isn't my first handbag set I have made but this is the first I have actually photographed :) I had a blast making this and I think it came out so cute! I made two, one for my little sis and one for me.
I tweaked and adjusted the purse pattern from one I found on online athttp://www.sewswell.com/sew_swell_greatest_purse.pdf This pattern is very easy and has great instructions and tutorial.
I also made a coin purse I goofed around with and well it came out pretty nice. I'm still learning zippers and since I only had a more heavy duty one in bulk I just went ahead and used them. I will definitely use a more appropriate zipper next time :)
I made a matching cosmetic case, but the pattern I found for this was actually for a coin purse. I used the same size as the pattern but I found it was perfect for my chapstick, lipstick and powder. You can find this pattern here http://www.craftandfabriclinks.com/coin_purse/coin_purse_pattern.html
The wallet was a lot easier this time around. I've made a few of these but now I think I got them down. I tweaked this pattern also, instead of a snap closure or Velcro I used 1/4" elastic and used 3 of the fabrics and made a cover of sorts and used that to close it. I love it this way because I hate closures, especially when I am in a hurry. It's just like your Grandmothers checkbook with that Sunday paper rubber band on it :0 I know ya'll know what I'm saying! You can find this pattern with the best tutorial here http://darnkat.wordpress.com/quilted-fabric-wallet-tutorial/Well here are some pics of my set, and thank you to all those wonderfully talented craftswoman out their who share their talent with us!
I tweaked and adjusted the purse pattern from one I found on online athttp://www.sewswell.com/sew_swell_greatest_purse.pdf This pattern is very easy and has great instructions and tutorial.
I also made a coin purse I goofed around with and well it came out pretty nice. I'm still learning zippers and since I only had a more heavy duty one in bulk I just went ahead and used them. I will definitely use a more appropriate zipper next time :)
I made a matching cosmetic case, but the pattern I found for this was actually for a coin purse. I used the same size as the pattern but I found it was perfect for my chapstick, lipstick and powder. You can find this pattern here http://www.craftandfabriclinks.com/coin_purse/coin_purse_pattern.html
The wallet was a lot easier this time around. I've made a few of these but now I think I got them down. I tweaked this pattern also, instead of a snap closure or Velcro I used 1/4" elastic and used 3 of the fabrics and made a cover of sorts and used that to close it. I love it this way because I hate closures, especially when I am in a hurry. It's just like your Grandmothers checkbook with that Sunday paper rubber band on it :0 I know ya'll know what I'm saying! You can find this pattern with the best tutorial here http://darnkat.wordpress.com/quilted-fabric-wallet-tutorial/Well here are some pics of my set, and thank you to all those wonderfully talented craftswoman out their who share their talent with us!
