Removing the foam strips from the drawstring channels...
...and blocking the purse for drying.
Lengths of printed cotton fabric...
...are fed through a bias tape maker...
...folded in half, ironed...
...and then machine stitched...
...to form drawstrings.
The bag is turned inside-out...
...for easier access to the casing openings...
...and the drawstrings are inserted.
The finished purse...
...is quite a vibrant color...
...and the machine-stitched embellishments...
...remain visible on the felted surface.
With its vaguely Victorian appearance and wristlet closure...
...this purse can function either as an evening bag...
...or as a hideaway for special 'somethings'. :)
