Zipper pouches are handy for storing and organizing all sorts of small items. You can even store wet items simply by turning the lining into laminated fabric. This cute set of zippered pouches is quick and easy to make and instructions include a simple way to turn a flat zipper pouch into a zipper pouch …
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There is no better way to learn anything these days than with an online class, and these online classes will teach you teach you bag-making skills for all sorts of different styles of bags and purses. Free online classes will teach you basic sewing and bag-making skills and are a perfect way for beginners to …
Zippers are one of the most common closures for handmade bags and purses. This type of closure keeps your contents safe and secure while allowing quick and easy access to the contents. When you buy a zipper though, it usually comes with a basic pull-tab which usually has the brand name stamped into it. I …
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How I Design Bags and Purses: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 When I finished sewing the bag together and let it sit for a few days, I realized I didn’t like the box shape. It was a little too … well boxy. So I unpicked it …
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How I Design Bags and Purses: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 After sewing the lining and the outside of the bag, I trimmed the excess fabric away and realized that because of the number of fabric strips used on the outside of the bag, it would …
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How I Design Bags and Purses: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 Last week I made the bag lining using strips of sari silk ribbon sewn together to make a piece of silk “ribbon fabric”. This week I’m making the outside of the bag, again using sari …
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How I Design Bags and Purses: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 Drafting the Bag Pattern After making a rough sketch of the bag design in my sketchbook, I’m now ready to start drafting the pattern and calculating fabric requirements. As this is a very simple design …
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How I Design Bags and Purses: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 Making and designing interesting and creative bags and purses is one of my favorite things to do, I’ve been making them since I was a small child, close to 50 years now, and I never …
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Grommets, or eyelets, are useful pieces of hardware for bag-making, and are used to reinforce holes. They are generally made of metal and require a setting tool to attach them. They can be used for decorative purposes, or for functional purposes such as attaching swivel hooks to attach bag handles, or even for threading cording …
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I just love zippered pouches! They are quick and easy to make, and can easily be resized and made in small sizes for keeping small items organized, and in larger sizes to use for storage of larger items or even as a clutch purse. They’re the perfect sewing project to make for yourself or to …
