reader's closet - purse - 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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Steampunk Handbag!
2 commentsThis is a steampunk bag made of cowhide tooling leather. I love this style. The bag is made to look old, it is branded and laced with leather. There is no liner, it is dyed inside black. This bag was...
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Mini Totes Are so fun!
This is a small toile tote. Leather strap handles on black and white weaverly toile. It has a tie back closure, and just a little bling. I love this bag, the handles were a little tricky to stitch...
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Prettiest Purse
My daughter LOVES purses right now. Determined to have her costume reflect her current "favorite things" I brainstormed and put her halloween costume project into action. It is all made by momma...
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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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Handbags for summer!
All of these bags are for sale on my site. They are all my designs, with the only exception being the pink plaid. The pink plaid is a pattern I found, I've used it several times, just to make...
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Silk LuLu Clutch
This is a design I worked out over several productions. First I drew out the basic shape, then slashed and spread the pattern to create the gathers. I used the heaviest sew-in stabilizer...
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Leather handbags, some new ones.
4 commentsThese are some of my newest bags, I try to make one of a kinds. People really love the puzzle idea, and only the teen girls seem to get what photo #1 is, it just struck me and I made it the same day...
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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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Recycle, Redesign and Rewear!
This project is one for my students in Fashion Design to try their hand at recycle and redesign. Lots of handwork involved unless you have a sewing machine that will sew really tough, thick...
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Refashion - Fur and Leather
1 commentOne of my goals is to make something made of leather. This year that goal was met. The project was fun. It allowed me to experiment with refashioning two different materials. This was a very fun...
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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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Womens Handmade Studio Hobo Bag
This purse is made in a 100% cotton fabric in various shades of blue,celadon,and brown. Modern print. Burlap top that has blue weaved in. Outside has metal snap closure. Large front pocket with snap...
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My creative work
4 commentsMachine embroidery , applique, decoratie stitch, textile texture, embellisment, and more......
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Frugal Wallet/clutch
The theme on my blog this month is transforming a $1.00 suit jacket into fabulous accessories. First challenge was this wallet/clutch. See the tutorial at my blog. www.avidaccents.blogspot.com
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SAC ROUGE
2 commentsI always wanted to start my accesory collection and I saw this as my opportunity to make it happen. So, I found this pretty shiny red fabric that matched really well with the flowery chocolate...
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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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Satin Pleated Clutch
3 commentsMy own design for a clutch Handbag made in silk satin with a front pleat detail & tiny pleats to give shape to the base. It is closed with a sunken/ hidden zip construction. Finished it measures...
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Cell Phone Purse
4 commentsAt my last quilt guild meeting we made these cute little cell phone purses that we will be selling at an upcoming art fair in our town. These purses have room in them for your cell phone...
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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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