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!
This are really cute handbags that you made. I really like them and think that my wife would love them. Is this a machine embroidery designs of yours? I hope that my wife can make something like this one day for a baby bag.
ReplyDelete