With the flap open (now you see why I made a 'beard' of raw locks).
Purse back.
Close up of raw locks puddle.
Like everything else, working with raw locks has a learning curve...
...and with each 'fleece-in-the-grease' project, I figure out something new.
I found that it can be helpful to have a small bowl of concentrated soap
solution on hand...
...in which to dip the cut ends of the locks before attaching them to the
roving surface.
As with some of my earlier bags...
...I made an internal pocket out of one of the flaps, and lined it with
fabric.
To make the bag closure flap, I trimmed the felt to a uniform shape
(following the curve of the raw locks 'beard')...
...then made a buttonhole and added a large, wooden button.
To complete it, I machine stitched the handle together...
...and topstitched close to the flap edge for interest.
17 comments:
This is my favorite purse so far!
wow! not only is this a great colour combination but i love the texture from the raw locks :)
Thanks, Leann and Tracy!
The bag is really exiting and I love the texture!
Hadiah
Thanks, Hadiah! Yes...it's certainly not a 'shrinking violet' kind of bag! :)
You make such inspiring designs! The way you use the locks is great. I'm still affraid to use them, but your courage inspires me. Thankx for sharing. Hugzz.....Peebee
Wow! Wow! Wow! I love this one! The orange is great of course but the locks are the perfect touch. I also love the pebbly texture you have from fulling!
I absolutely LOVE it! Great tip about the raw locks too. Now I am even more inspired to play with my Suri Locks...hmmmm, a weekend project?
Be strong, Peebee! (After all, what is the worst that could happen?) Giggle.
Kelly and Andrea--Thanks so much!
Yes, Andrea-you sure have to plan your project time now, don't you!?!
i realy love it, só kinky!!! it looks absolutely "strange" surprisingly special!
if i knew more english, i could even say more. love, riet:)
Kinky, huh, Riet? Hmmmmmm. Literally and figuratively, I guess! Grin.
(I'm glad you like it!!) XXO-
I absolutely love it!
What you can do with the raw locks is grab each lock by the "bottom side" (the part where it was attached to the sheep!) and open them up a bit so It grabs on better. Most locks felt that way faster and easier than flat!
Thanks, Mariana! If I understand you correctly, you mean that I should 'fan out' the fibers...kind of like the bottom of a broom...before I attach them?
It sounds like a great tip! I'll try it next time. :)
Wild and wonderful! I love it x
Thanks, Deborah! I'm looking forward to seeing your new bag, too!
Oh that is lovely - such a vibrant colour combination.
Thanks, Diana--Orange always makes me happy!! :)
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