reader's closet - handbag - Threads
Purple and Green?
4 commentsI just finished this one. The chain is actually wood so its lighter than it looks. Its made from weaverly fabric and lavander lamb skin leather. With a snap closure and open pocket on...
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New Animal Print Mini Totes
I made a few more mini totes, a friend of mine bought one and she has been getting alot of compliments on it. So i decided to add a few more to the inventory. I love animal prints, I have to remind...
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Handbag Designer 101, My Page
Go to handbag designer 101.com and click on todays designer, (its not me today), at the end of featured article on the lower right you will see me listed click on it and you will get my feature...
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Up Cycled Leather HandBag
1 commentThis is an original one of a kind design handbag that I constructed out of a re-cycled leather jacket and lined with left over drapery fabric. The key fob and the bag centerpiece are also original...
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My Bag is in a Magazine!
4 commentsNew handbags. I have been experimenting with different mediums, I made a few tiles with polymer clay. This is really helpful when I need unique beads for handles. I made an 80's style bag for my...
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Leather Handbags
4 commentsLeather handbags, machine and hand stitched. Patent leather, suede and lamb. I like to challenge myself and use a variety of hardware. I make them functional and unique.
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Handmade Leather Handbag
2 commentsI wove pink and white leather together to form the panels. When stitching the pieces together I kept the pattern of the checker in a flow. I also stitched the strips together for strength...
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handbags
3 commentsthis bag is constructed from silk brocade, embellished taffeda and copper metalic ribbons. it has a satin lining with interior pocket, flap closure with magnetic snap and fabricated...
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More Shoulder bags
More Shoulderbags-fun and easy! Except pulling bag through handle! All have heavy interfacing and Muslin lining!
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Latest Purse (Hand Bag)
1 commentMy latest Handbag. It's the same pattern that I used on earlier one, however, I added pockets and tried hard to find prints that went well together. I also sewed some goldish strap accross the top...
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New Purse
1 commentI really like this one! Simple yet cool. Works real nice put over your head and on the opposite shoulder. (A real nice smooth fit! I will be making a tie dye hippiny one later on, with a shirt to...
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Fabric Flower Embellishments
2 commentsI've been designing handbags and purses lately and I love this particular handbag design. The top opening is assymetrical, and the black, white and gold spotted fabric prints make it striking. Once...
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Pretty Little Drawstring Bag
2 commentsI found some instructions on the Threads website here (see this page for instructions) for an adorable drawstring bag. I am trying to be both thrifty and environmentally aware, and I...
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The Cameo Bag & Fabric Flower Brooch
2 commentsThis is the last bag I designed and just finished sewing and photographing. This bag measures about 11 1/2"w at the top, 6 1/2"w at the bottom, 10"h, with a 3" gusset and 8" handle...
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The Madison Bag
This is The Madison Bag I designed. I used Cotton Candy in lime by Sweetwater for Clothworks to make this bag. It is about 14" at its widest, 11.5" high with a 4" gusset. It has 2 outside pockets...
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My creative hobby
4 commentsMy hobby machine embroidery, free motion embroidery, Applique. Painted nature, flowers, ..... ornaments, fabric art, craft, fabric flowers , -I love your hobbypsmynbsp...
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Mini Sunray Convertible Clutch
1 commentThis is a smaller version of my Sunray Clutch, with an optional pop-in/pop-out wrist strap. Full pattern & instructions are for sale from my etsy shop. I have added a tutorial for making the zip...
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Mystery Plait Tote
The handle of this tote is braided using the "mystery plait" technique used in traditional leather crafting. I've adapted it to make in fabric so that the handle emerges seamlessly from the body of...
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Little Zipped Pouches
4 comments2 variations of a zipped pouch. 1 is a simple, flat pouch -great for cosmetics, pills, coins, ipod, blackberry etc, etc... & one with pleats, giving extra volume and making it perfect for a...
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Mini Twist Clutch
4 commentsSmall fabric clutch with "twist" detail on front panel. The pattern for the clutch is for sale through my etsy shop. I have posted a tutorial for how to make the leather tassel for the zip puller...
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Silk bucket bag
2 commentsThis bucket style handbag is from a Mary Jo Hiney pattern and uses her fabric packets, although it could certainly be made from your own scraps. I love a purse with a flat bottom so that it...
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Pam's Evening Hobo
9 commentsThis is my updated version of the hobo bag with a snap closure. It's a great evening bag and perfect for the woman that needs to carry more than just a lipstick and cell phone. The bag is...
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