The finished purse front...
...and shield-like back.
...and shield-like back.
Trimming a piece of coordinating leather...
...folding it into thirds...
...and stitching it together for a strap.
Stitching a pleat into the back of the flap to help it lie better...
...and adding a large sew-on snap for a closure.
...and stitching it together for a strap.
Stitching a pleat into the back of the flap to help it lie better...
...and adding a large sew-on snap for a closure.
The purse back.
The finished bag with strap.
The finished bag with strap.
I think it looks rather Victorian!
This purse was an experiment...
...and it was fun, trying out a new bag shape.
The flowers lend a feminine touch to the bag...
...and the deep red color keeps it from looking too 'young'. :)
...and it was fun, trying out a new bag shape.
The flowers lend a feminine touch to the bag...
...and the deep red color keeps it from looking too 'young'. :)
13 comments:
Sweet purse. The prefelted flowers "melted" perfectly. The ever young purse to carry.
I love how those flowers turned out. What a great technique. I love your experiments.
Yes, if the background had been pink it would have been distinctly babyish. As it is, it looks distinctly grown-up!
Terriea--Thank-you! Working with pre-felt allows for lots of fun stitching techniques during felting!
Andrea--Thanks! It's always fun to try something new, isn't it?!? (You are the queen of doing that!!)
Rachel--I'm glad that it 'reads' adult to you, too!
What an interesting shape. It indeed looks Victorian!
Nice new bag shape - love it!
Vivian--All it needs is tassels! ;)
Denise--Thank-you!!
Dudette! Your work is stunning.
Chris--Thanks so much!
I am soooo happy you are here after the storm!!! Hope the girls are well x
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Karen--Thanks for your care and concern!! The girls are all well, too...thanks! XO-
It looks beautiful with all the flowers and a great shape to :)
Karen--Thank-you! I was so happy...I gave it to my friend last night for her birthday and she really liked it, too! :)
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