Burlap On Stage

Burlap is back.

I got my inspiration from

Poppy Kosh

Manila Extract

and                           here

 I printed my own burlap coffee bag look by pulling up a graphic on the computer and printing it onto burlap. It's important to make sure all of the edges are taped down to avoid the ravels from the burlap yucking up the printer.

When was the last time you saw thread for 59cents? I took a chance using it.  By the way, it was a new spool that had never been opened. I thought it might be rotten after having it for so long but  it worked out fine.

I ironed interfacing to the backs of all pieces
to give it some body.

I fused lace onto the two pockets so that they'd be easily seen inside the purse. I sewed one pocket on the front and back inside.

 

This is the part I was reluctant about.  I've only set grommets once and it was so long ago, I needed a refresher so I contacted YouTube. I don't know what I'd do without it. As stated before, no fabric stores so I got the grommets from Harbor Freight.     

                                                                                            

Decided to make a purse charm

Also, I made a slide to go on the bag closing.

Ta Da ! All done.

Overall, This project was more trouble than it was worth. But, it was also a great learning experience.
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I'm On a Purse Making Binge

A friend said she needed a cross body purse to take with her when she goes out walking. She asked me to make her one.

I ran into trouble when trying to sew vinyl . I don't own a teflon foot and if I have a walking foot, I don't know what it is. Using paper would have left behind residue.

Thank goodness for YouTube. The suggestion was to use baby powder where you plan to sew the seam. I didn't have baby powder but I had cornstarch. Eureka! it worked.
The machine wasn't too messed up. (It needed oiling anyway) and I was able to remove the cornstarch from the purse with a paper towel and water.

The crazed purse lady continues.
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A Vintage Postcard Becomes a Wristlet Purse

I prefer a wristlet or cross body to an over the shoulder purse, although I do carry shoulder bags from time to time. I feel unrestricted  with a wristlet.  I have made others which I thought I'd blogged about but I don't seem to be able to find them . ???????????

They not only meet my needs but I enjoy making them. Here is the latest .

Prewashed  white canvas fabric.

Reverse laser printed enlarged postcard on copy paper from Staples.

thread, scissors, ruler etc.

 Plaid product Picture This  is  brushed onto front side of each picture and then pressed face down onto fabric making sure to smooth out any bubbles. 

Wait 24 hours before removing the paper from the fabric. Many times I'll wait longer just so I'll get a sharply printed image. Don't rub too hard or it will pull some of your image off.

NOTE: To enhance the photo I used a spray varnish on the pictures after they were dry and before I began to sew. Since the item is going to be used I felt this would stabilize wear and tear.

I wanted a curved bottom. Later I found out that it wasn't working for me so I had to revert to a square bottom in the end.

I lined up everything to measure equally and cut out the top (picture) to fit the bottom(vinyl) and sewed the two together.

It needs a lining, although the very first post card wristlet I made wasn’t lined, had no varnish and it was more of an experiment. It is still in great shape.

Since I already had a pink zipper in my stash and there was pink in the picture, I did pink.

Now for the wrist strap (There is no 11-17. Move on. )

 

                                                                                         

 

Now to make a purse charm.      (Process not pictured. Use your imagination)                          

Went through my stash of beads and baubles-
 Made selections-used head pins and jump rings -Voila-purse charm.                                                                                                 

FINISHED
pic 1 close up of purse charm.
 pic 2 front of wristlet.
 pic3 back of wristlet.

THAT'S IT ***