Okay, this project started out with the whole grain sack idea and kind of morphed into something a little different. The grain sack piece will be down the road a bit. For now, I found a graphic I loved at the Graphics Fairy. The words are in French and look so romantic - but don't be deceived. It's actually an advertisement for window hardware of some sort. Humorous. I have an ad for hardware on my purse. I guess not too many people will catch that . . . but in case you're interested, it says,
"CASEMENT WINDOW
HINGES CROSSETTE
PULL HANDLES
ALL STYLES IN ALL GENRE"
Not so romantic after all . . .
"CASEMENT WINDOW
HINGES CROSSETTE
PULL HANDLES
ALL STYLES IN ALL GENRE"
Not so romantic after all . . .
I just kind of made this up as I went, and learned a lot along the way. Next time I'll change a few things. I took the 8 1/2 x 11 printed piece that went through the printer and cut an identically sized piece for the back of the purse - then two side pieces. I sewed them all together to make a tube.
Then I searched through my fabric piles of which I have many. Only my best friend has seen my fabric stash. I don't think my husband even knows how much I have - but he probably does now since he reads every post! I found a nice canvas-weight black and white piece that was perfect. I added a tube of that onto the bottom of the purse - about 7" wide. After sewing it all together and putting a nice stiff piece of heavyweight mat board in the bottom of the purse (for shaping), I sewed on some store bought handles and a loop and toggle for the closing.
And it's done! I like it!
Linked to French Cupboard and:
and
Freckled Laundry's
Air Your Laundry Friday
Linked to French Cupboard and:
and
Freckled Laundry's
Air Your Laundry Friday
8 comments:
Good grief! I love it!!!
I have often wondered when I use Karen's graphics that are in french, what I'm actually putting on a pillow or bag! That's funny, but I would still use it too! xoxo
Love the bag.
Thanks for sharing.
Michele
treasures said...
Hi. Thanks for stopping by my blog. I love your handbag! You made it look easy.
Have a great rest of the week.
~ Julie
Gorgeous work!!
Keep smiling and creating
coming over from DIY Party to tell you how much I love your purse!
I make pillows using graphics - I made a purse like you making it up as I went!!, but there has to be an easier way. I may just tackle another one now!
I have a Thursday treasure hunt party - join in some time.
Rhonda
Love your bag! Super cute!
Visiting from Freckled Laundry.
: ) Cheryl
love the purse!!!
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