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| I just finished a couple of quilted purse projects and wanted to share them here.
I've made purses/totes before, but this pattern beats them all! It's called 'Baja Traveler'. The top measures about 14" across, bottom is about 11" across, height is about 11" and depth is 5". It is made so sturdy, that it stands up by itself, because of all the fusible fleece backing the fabric. There is one outside pocket, and a bunch of inside pockets. This first one is in dark fabrics, because I wanted something more for Winter. It has a fabric handle and a zipper closure. (The pattern can be made w/o a zipper, if desired.) The handles are standing up, because they're leaning against a wall. The purse is standing on its own:
I enjoyed making it so much, that I decided to raid my stash and make a wild one for Summer! But I wanted a longer handle, so I used belting material. Here's the front:
And the back, with an outside pocket:
The attached "flowers" were made with a product called 'Glubers'. The directions called for a "bling" to be attached to the center of the flower, but I used buttons instead, since I have a jarfull of saved buttons from years of sewing. Please share your pics of purses, totes and bags:) Julie |
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| Those are very cute, Julie! Nice job. I'm so picky about purses that I should just make my own. They can't be too big, need to have outside pockets, etc. Donna |
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- Posted by teresa_nc7 (My Page) on Fri, Feb 10, 12 at 14:48
| Very nice! Lovely fabric choices! Teresa |
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| How fun, Julie. Your purses are great. Smart use of your stash too. Lois |
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| Beautiful! I love the flower. |
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| Your purses are really cute! I especially like the dark one. I made small leather purses for a year and sold them at art fairs after a layoff from my 'real' job. I made enough money to support my fabric and leather habit but not enough to pay the mortgage! I have to admit it was a lot of fun though. These are some examples of the ones I made. They were mostly small, hands-free kind of bags.
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- Posted by luvtosharedivs (My Page) on Fri, Feb 10, 12 at 20:40
| Thanks, everyone, for your comments. Kate, your leather purses are adorable! I used to make bags about that size, but out of fabric to match the dresses I wore, back in the 60's. Thanks for sharing. Julie |
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| Nice bags. I've made a couple of bags and love having something unique and one of a kind. |
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| I'm always amazed how created some people can be. I love the leather purses, too. I've never sewn with leather. Do you do it on a regular machine? |
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| My trusty Elna handled it with no problem, even the heavier leathers. I use a needle specifically designed for leather but they are available everywhere. I liked using the raw edge of a finished hide because the curves and uneven edges were so interesting. |
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- Posted by beth7happy (My Page) on Sun, Feb 12, 12 at 8:32
| ooo Julie and Kate.....such great bags! They're all sooo pretty! |
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- Posted by magothyrivergirl (My Page) on Sun, Feb 12, 12 at 8:51
| Pretty bags! |
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- Posted by luvtosharedivs (My Page) on Sun, Feb 12, 12 at 12:10
| Thank you again, all!! Julie |
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- Posted by quiltingfox (My Page) on Sun, Feb 12, 12 at 21:17
| Julie I love the quilted purses you made! They look awesome! :-) Best to you, |
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- Posted by murphy_zone7 (My Page) on Mon, Feb 13, 12 at 7:15
| Just love that purse! Fabric choice is great! I haven't bought a purse/tote in over 6 years! Since I found out I could make them and get EXACTLY what I wanted, unique one of a kind, and less expensive than the "store bought" ones I used to buy. I even made a purse insert so I can change bags daily by lifting the insert out of one and into another, takes only seconds. Wish I could remember how to post a picture here, would post one of my latest bags. Thanks for sharing. Now off to find that pattern, want one of those too! Murphy |
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- Posted by lafonda_ranch (My Page) on Mon, Feb 13, 12 at 8:10
| Love them! I made a purse a few years ago, and still use it in the summer. I need to make a winter version. It is still my favorite! Robbi |
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- Posted by luvtosharedivs (My Page) on Mon, Feb 13, 12 at 9:50
| Thanks, Sandra, Murphy and Robbie! Murphy, I'd LOVE to see your bags! Julie |
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| Love them so smart and stylish !!! |
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