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Post by ScarletThistle on Oct 6, 2021 19:42:10 GMT
I thought I'd have another go at a bag. I took on board some of the advice you all gave me last time which really helped. I rounded the bottom corners which I think made a big difference. I also worked much harder on trying to get even thickness. I bought some little wooden handles but wasn't sure how to attach them. In the end I opted to do this using felted flaps. I finished it off by adding a satin lining. I am not good at sewing but it's something I'm working on. I think it doesn't look too bad. The colours made me think of Autumn, so I collected a few seasonal props to take this photo for my Instagram. www.dropbox.com/s/pq38g96k77v49x9/IMG_20211006_181215_332.jpg?dl=0 |
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Post by lyn on Oct 6, 2021 20:51:14 GMT
It's very pretty and indeed autumnal! Love the colours you've used and the silk lining is just right. I like the shape because it's a proper 'carry-all-I-need' bag.
Your idea of attaching the handles using the felted flaps is good because the strain is evenly distributed ... and it's a design feature!
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Post by Ann @ frabjous fabrica on Oct 6, 2021 21:02:36 GMT
This looks great, and I love the photo with props.
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Post by MTRuth on Oct 7, 2021 16:13:38 GMT
Great bag, the handles look good. Nice photo too.
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Post by ScarletThistle on Oct 11, 2021 15:20:58 GMT
So, I have been away for a wee break this weekend and decided to use my new hand bag. I do love it. It's eye catching and holds a lot but I have discovered the handles are not practical. The little wooden handles tend to slip to one side and I notice that the felt flaps I made to hold them are not up to the job.
Can anyone suggest how I could improve the handlea to make my bag more robust?
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Post by Pandagirl on Oct 11, 2021 15:34:56 GMT
Great for fall!
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Post by Ann @ frabjous fabrica on Oct 11, 2021 17:15:06 GMT
You could try putting in a line of stitches through both sides of the flaps immediately under the handles. This should solve the sliding problem. You could also to some top stitching around the flap as it lies on the outside of the bag, to be decorative as well as practical, although this could entail stitching through the bag and its lining. That should give it a bit of strength. Before you do either, you could also put a piece of fabric inside the flap and over the horizontal bar of the handles. Then if you do your stitching so that it also holds the fabric in place, that should give you a bit more strength.
I hope I've described what I mean adequately but if not, let us know and I'll try doing a diagram.
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Post by ScarletThistle on Oct 16, 2021 20:27:46 GMT
You could try putting in a line of stitches through both sides of the flaps immediately under the handles. This should solve the sliding problem. You could also to some top stitching around the flap as it lies on the outside of the bag, to be decorative as well as practical, although this could entail stitching through the bag and its lining. That should give it a bit of strength. Before you do either, you could also put a piece of fabric inside the flap and over the horizontal bar of the handles. Then if you do your stitching so that it also holds the fabric in place, that should give you a bit more strength. I hope I've described what I mean adequately but if not, let us know and I'll try doing a diagram. Ok. I think I know what you mean. I'll give it a go. Thanks. |
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