Friday, December 12

Petite Pink Purses

Cindy (a friend-of-a-friend who makes fabulous purses; I added a link in my sidebar) recently commented on my request for tips about zigzagging around curves. I asked her because I'm right in the middle of making another Little Girl's Monogrammed Purse. And I'd like to "streamline" a little. We've been making these as gifts, "we" meaning the girls pick the fabrics -- limited to what's currently in my stash -- and I sew it up.

Here's one we made for our long-distance friend, Kate, a few months ago.
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And another we made around that same time for nearer friend Haley.
purse and notebook, open and shut
Updated 12/15/08: this "changing picture" was created at www.picasion.com

And this is as far as I got last night on the newest one, a Christmas gift for niece/cousin Keely. The girls finally decided to mix it up a little by using some aqua but also stuck with their tried and true favorite, the pink with flowers and butterflies. (It's almost gone! Whatever shall we do then?!?) I succeeded in steering them toward a solid pink flap. It'll be the same fabric as the straps...
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Considering you end up with a reversible purse, they're really not that hard, just four pieces of fabric plus embellishments. If anyone ever wants more info, let me know. I'd be happy to write up/illustrate some directions but only if someone else will actually use them. : )

3 comments:

  1. I love Heidi's bag. I also really love how your picture changes. Is that just a 2 picture slide show or something? Great idea!

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  2. Hi Karin,

    Thanks for the plug!!! Would you believe that the store that carries them sold 10 bags this weekend?

    Did my suggestion help?

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  3. Kristi -- I created the changing photo using picasion.com. Easy peasy -- just upload the pictures you want to use, pick the finished size and speed for transitions (I used the slow/3 sec setting) and it's done. Then you can either link to it right there or save it to your computer...

    Cindy -- yes, thanks for the tips! I actually used fusible web to stick the letter to some felt, then the felt to the purse. So it was a nice thick sturdy thing to sew around. And congrats on all the bag sales. How fun!

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