The finished piece, immediately after felting...
...and, again, after blocking and steaming...
...which noticeably improves its texture and appearance.
A close-up of the felted-in organza...
...and one internal pocket.
...and one internal pocket.
After turning the project inside-out again...
...I narrowed the sides of the lining a smidgen...
...I narrowed the sides of the lining a smidgen...
...and trimmed away the extra felt
Sewing the cut opening closed, except for a 'turning hole'...
...prior to turning it right-side out again.
...prior to turning it right-side out again.
Even though I'm showing you this project well after my other two-layer bags...
...in actuality, I made this one first.
(Since it was a gift, I had to keep it secret until now.) :)
One of the things that I learned as I went along...
...is that it works best if the 'lining end' of the felt is slightly narrower than the 'purse end'.
In my later two-layer projects, I merely modified the resist a bit...
...but for this one, I had to stitch and trim the felt into the correct shape.
Next time: the finished bag with leather strap...
...and an iridescent button closure!
...in actuality, I made this one first.
(Since it was a gift, I had to keep it secret until now.) :)
One of the things that I learned as I went along...
...is that it works best if the 'lining end' of the felt is slightly narrower than the 'purse end'.
In my later two-layer projects, I merely modified the resist a bit...
...but for this one, I had to stitch and trim the felt into the correct shape.
Next time: the finished bag with leather strap...
...and an iridescent button closure!
8 comments:
It looks so stunning with does stripes, can't wait to see the finish
One day I won't cringe when I see you type "stitch and trim" ;-)
Looking forward to the finished bag post.
I love the look of the felt with the silk inlay!
The organza turned out great, I love the texture.
Thanks, all! XO
It looks really great. You leave me always in suspence. Grt.Mattie
It looks great already.
Grt.Mattie
Mattie-Thanks so much!
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