My daughter's striped layout...working 'inside-out'.
Sewing on the fabric lining after cutting a slit in the inner felt flap.
The finished bag front...
...and back.
The raw-edged purse flap in close-up...
...and the bag inside, showing the fabric-lined inner pocket.
Here she is, modeling her new purse...
...while borrowing my (what else?!?) orange fleece jacket.
(Never fear, dear readers...it's an 'indoor' jacket...
...even I won't wear this much neon orange out in public!!) Giggle.
Like many young women today, my daughter doesn't carry a purse...
...preferring to use a 'wristlet clutch', instead.
Recently, however, she decided that it might be nice to have a real 'work purse' after all...
...and asked for my help in making one.
Of course, I jumped at the chance to make felt with her...
...and asked her to make some size, shape and color choices.
She settled on a very simple purse with a long strap...
...and began her portion of the project...the layout.
I was surprised to see that she chose orange for the 'non flap' side of the purse...
...but I think it merely coordinated well with the other colors. ;)
After felting and drying, I trimmed one flap to create an inner pocket...
...lining it with riding-gear related fabric from my stash.
I made a long, thin strap for the bag from a piece of grey leather...
...and voila, now she has something that she can actually carry things in!! Grin.
13 comments:
wowzer: great colors and....puvlished the way i like it: in one part:)
I'm sure she will take great delight in using it!
She knows Orange is awesome!
The purse turned out great and I LOVE all the orange with the jacket and purse.
That is gorgeous like always! I love how natural the stripes look. I'm sure your daughter will absolutely love it!
Riet--Hahaha...yes, it's perfect for you..no waiting!
Rachel--Yes...she's been happy with it. :)
Andrea--I'm not sure she's as WILD about orange as we are, but it's a start! :)
Pumpkin--You are so sweet...thanks!
talented girl, just like her Mum!
Kate x
Kate--:) Thanks!
cool! I love it!
Taryn--Thanks!! :)
Just lovely, cheers Marie
Marie--Thanks so much!!
Beautiful! Your daughter has a good eye, the colours and design are lovely.. and your fabric is as always such fun .. love it x
Deborah--Thanks! I love weird fabric!! :)
Post a Comment