"Look, Ma...No stitches!"
After the bag was partially felted, I removed the large basting stitches that held the pieced pre-felt sections together.
The area of the purse bottom that required hand stitching.
The finished bag with double handle.
Because I put the pre-felt layer down on the resist first...
...and didn't adequately 'rough up' the back of it...
...there was a section of pre-felt which didn't completely felt to the other roving.
To fix the piece that was 'flapping' a little...
...I merely did a bit of hand sewing.
I doubled up the strap this time, to shorten it...
...and to anchor it...I tucked a section of strap under the flap which had become the inner pocket...
...and stitched it down, thereby holding it in place.
I was pleased to find a vintage button from my stash which matched so well...
...and all-in-all, it was a fun experiment.
(One I'll show you more of in a future post!)
15 comments:
OMG, texture is so lovely. Good idea have it done in this way.
I love the textures. Imagine if you made a wavy ruffle look. I also like the double strap. Very nice indeed!
I love the two handles...very sassy. I am always amazed how felting changes the colors of the roving. It really mutes the color. BEAUTIFUL!
BTW, I get compliments all the time on my gorgeous bag...even from men. It's funny how they never notice a woman's purse but when you use an amazing hand-crafted work of art as your bag...they ask tons of questions about the workmanship and construction. LOVE IT!
Very wonderful texture, Heather. A very successful piece I would say.
Thanks, Terrie and Joei...I love the texture, too!!
Kelly--I'll have to try a really 'deep' pleat sometime to see whether the ruffle thing would work!
Andrea--I'm so happy to hear that you're still enjoying the bag!! (With all of the men chatting you up, though...will I be in big trouble with your hubby?) Giggle.
Cool!
wonderfull bag you made!!
very, very special way of working, and i love the endresult:)
It's worked brilliantly - great bag Heather
Thanks, Vicki, Kim, Riet and Angela!
It's a great idea with the stitcht prefelt! You are a cool designer and you solve your problems like a pro! :D Hugzz..Peebee
Peebee--Thanks for your lavish praise!! :)
What a unique look!! You are getting very very good.
Kathy
Thanks, Kathy!!
Yet again, another wonderful handbag. Adorable too! :)
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