Thursday, April 24
The Twins!!
Could it be I am enjoying making purses as much as I do bead weaving? Nah!! But I did enjoy making these purses. The fabric is crafty with all kinds of sewing supplies printed on it. Buttons, pin cushions, tape measures, thread, dressform, hearts, etc. I had just enough material to make two purses. They are identical except for the buttons. I didn’t have four alike so used two different sets.
These purses started off as a diamond shape and then the front bottom tip was turned up. I stitched this flat for a smoother look. The tab for the button was created by folding the top point like the tip of a “man’s tie” and then sewing on the button to hold tab in place.
So other than sewing a few seams and adding two pockets to the inside lining, that about does it for the sewing part.
Supplies used in this project for each purse:
- 1/2 yard printed fabric
- 1/2 yard solid color fabric for lining
- 1/2 yard fusible interfacing (for outside fabric and pockets)
- 1 pair of 6″ round cane handles
- 2 large blue buttons (for outside)
- 2 natural wood buttons (for underside)
- blue thread
- navy thread
Measurements: Length 16 1/2″ and height 15 1/2″ including the handles
Pattern used: Butterick B5055, Bag A
Hmmm… could be turned upside down and worn on head for a great hat with built-in large loop earrings.
Love the fabrics, especially the sewing one. And blue is my favourite colour. Altogether a very nice bag. It gets the Judah Seal of Approval.
LOL, you with the hats.
The Judah Seal of Approval!! I feel like I won the lottery!!
I also really like the fabric with the sewing theme. And I love these little purses; very cute!
Hi Belinda!! I started on the “Popcorn Project” last night. Anything than do what I am supposed to be doing. LOL!!