Purses

As you can see the Purse Patterns are very popular and they

all look so different.

See more purses by clicking on the written labels below.

Small Purses and Rotary Cutter Holders

Along with the small purses I showed how you

could make a quick rotary cutter or scissor holder.

Keeping scissors and rotary cutters safe in your bag is so 

important so having a nice holder is great. 

It often becomes a talking point too as they are all different.

Small Stitched Purses

Each week at Textile Tuesday and Thursday

I teach a new item or technique and these are some of the

completed purses by some of the students.

What I love is that everyone starts with the same pattern

and then because of the fabric and trimmings choice

they all turn out individual.

The pattern can be enlarged to any size.

Those that have just started, I show how easy it is to put a zip in.

Sylvia's purse (the top one) has a necklace brought from

a charity shop.

See how the purse was put together 

HERE

Little Plum Purse

Each week at Textile Classes I show an inspirational project 

so that there is always something to make and techniques

to try.

This is a small purse, based on a Pride and Prejudice Bag, I saw

in a printed fashion plate illustration.

I break the design down into simple patterns and instructions.

Everyone was excited and there were lots of purses made

 in various materials.

I will show you the results shortly.

Busy Sewing

We are starting to call Sylvia an 'Elf'.

In the nicest possible way of course as she comes to class with a 

bags full of goodies she has made or has been finishing off.

She is also making her Christmas presents each month and as they seem

to be seven or eight at a time due to her many friends,

hence the term Elf!

The little gift purses are ideal for a gift card, jewellery, small

gift and a little note. Each are unique and they are

beautifully finished with the embellished fasteners.

I have been encouraging the finish of items especially with

fasteners. You can make an item look far more by

adding just simple finishes touches such as,

instead of just sewing a pop stud on. It makes an

item look hand made. If you decorate a circle

of felt or fabric and then sew the pop stud onto this it

makes the item look more crafted and expensive. 

It also draws less attention  to the press stud!

Which often because of its nature stands out in not a good way!

Sylvia had also made a Kindle Bag and Cot Quilt for a

new baby!

Busy lady and a lovely Elf!

Textures With The Soldering Iron and Stitch

As some of you know who follow Quilters Cottage Norfolk

and the classes we have been doing a lot of 

layered work, using different fabrics, stitch and the 

soldering iron!

Above is two very different items, a purse and a book cover.

Both using the technique but then adding their unique 

creativity to it.

See more by clicking on the labels below.

Sara's Purse

Sara showed us the finished purse she started before

Christmas. It was made from one of her Mum's tops!

She them quilted, added beads and charms.

The heart charm contains a picture of Sara and her Mum.

Mum loves the purse but thinks it's too good to use.

It is wonderful!