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Today it was raining, so I couldn't get siding checked off the "Spring to Finish" list. (Aw shucks!)
I did, however, get my sewing machine set up and supplies pulled out for the purse I wanted to make.
And what do you need to make a purse?
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Well, I started with a square knit from some bulky&thin wool, two handles, fabric for lining, magnetic clasp, and trimmings. Project Stats
Started: 29 Jan '10
Finished: 25 Apr '10
Pattern: none, I made it all up
Materials: wool (gift), ribbon ($10), flowers ($6), handles ($6), clasp ($2.15), lining ($2.10)
And a plan! I wrote up some measurements and jotted notes on what should be done first to make sure I didn't get stuck somewhere.
Up first: sew the knit fabric up the sides to make the purse shape. The bulky&thin nature of the wool did not make it a good candidate to use for seaming. But I happened to have a thinner wool in a colour close enough to work wonderfully. (The wool from the J Crew sweater I used for the Bella Mittens.)
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Then it was time for a lining.
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Once the lining is together, you need to add the magnetic clasp and handles:
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Then I pinned the lining into the bag and sewed it in by hand.
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And unable to leave well enough alone, I added a little bling bling. (Do people still say bling bling? I suspect not. But, really, what else can you say about gold, silver and bronze sequined flowers?)
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Just great ! ! !
ReplyDeleteLove your color choice.
Love your lining.
Love your handles.
Can you tell? I do love your purse.
Hugs & ♥♥♥s,
Gerry
Thank you, Gerry!
ReplyDeleteNice, very cute.
ReplyDeleteAnd it's just bling. Not bling bling. (Just fyi.)
;-)
Since your comment, David, I've noticed I got "bling bling" from my Vietnamese co-worker who always has her own take on slang and idioms. (My favourite being, "He think he all this and that," when describing a patient with attitude.)
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