This one is for one of those little drawstring backpack bags that are so popular. But I've added a couple twists to bring it up a notch: 1) it's completely lined; and 2) there's a flap that you can embellish with buttons and stuff.
Also, (as a personal challenge) this pattern does not require any notions, or fancy stitches. You can do the whole thing by hand, with just two third yards of fabric, needle and thread.
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Also, (as a personal challenge) this pattern does not require any notions, or fancy stitches. You can do the whole thing by hand, with just two third yards of fabric, needle and thread.
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| Like the idea, but lack the materials, time or motivation?
| You can buy this purse (and others like it) at my etsy
| store, ArtsiBitsi. http://artsibitsi.etsy.com
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The only material that is essential is the two quarter yards of fabric, needle and thread.
I found this red velvet and satin in the remnants bin at Joann's. I think that they were scraps from someone else's 'Fourth of July' project. Together they cost about $2.
Scissors, straight edge and a marking tool are necessary tools.
Stuff that might make the job easier:
I found this red velvet and satin in the remnants bin at Joann's. I think that they were scraps from someone else's 'Fourth of July' project. Together they cost about $2.
Scissors, straight edge and a marking tool are necessary tools.
Stuff that might make the job easier:
- Pins - straight and safety pins. I keep mine on a magnetized sheet.
- Seam Ripper - the most important tool a sewer can own.
- Steam Iron
- Sewing Machine - not essential, but makes the task easier. You really only need a straight (satin) stitch, but if you've got a zigzag stitch, I'll tell you when it's useful.
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If you made your bag out of a sturdier fabric, two embellishments that are really easy are appliques and buttons.
For appliques, try this technique: www.instructables.com/id/8-bit-Felt-Applique---Ms-PacMan-and-Ghost Or take a look at the Monster Backpacks in my store: www.etsy.com/shop/ArtsiBitsi?section_id=5559372
For buttons, try stacking them. Or make a "flower" out of some contrasting fabric and use a button for the center.
Post pictures!
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What else should I make?
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