Am i the ONLY one intimidated by making a purse???
05-19-2010, 04:30 PM
#51
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I used a free pattern from All People Quilt.com for my first bag. It turned out fine! The one I used was "Paisley & Print Patchwork Bag" but there are quite a few free choices. I gave the first one to my mom. I made a second one and tweeked it a bit as I gained confidence. I used scrapes and leftovers so the only thing I had to buy was the magnetic snap, Peltex for the bottom, and webbing for the straps. Since I hadn't invested much, I wasn't too concerned if it turned out badly. Read the directions through very carefully before beginning. Try one. Good Luck!
05-19-2010, 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by taiboo
I see everyone post pictures on the picture treads of purses they made, I have never made one and i am soooooo intimidated by them. I would LOVE to do it, but seriously have no idea how.
Are their any tutorials on them anywhere?
Are their any tutorials on them anywhere?
try u tube for tutorials or video
mema
05-19-2010, 06:09 PM
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I was until I made a couple of purses. Some of the patterns can be confusing, all depending on whose they are. But if you keep each piece marked with a post it note, you won't get confused. If you can quilt, you can make a purse!
Kind Regards,
MaryAnna
Kind Regards,
MaryAnna
05-19-2010, 06:42 PM
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I love, love, love making bags and totes! My whole family of females are all bag lovers and every time I make one daughters, mom, sisters-in-law, nieces all vie for who gets it! If you just dive in, you find most are not hard and for all you fellow lovers or especially for those who want to venture forth and give it a try go to diybaglover.blogspot.com She has tons of free patterns and tutorials for all types of bags from small travel pouches and water bottle carriers to handbags and totes. If you give it a try, I think you'll enjoy it. You can make something to match outfits. You can make great gifts. And most take very little time to throw together!
05-19-2010, 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by MNQuilter
I was really nervous the first time I did it but it was actually much simpler than I thought! I just did each thing step by step and used stickers to mark each piece so I didn't get confused. They are no harder than putting a quilt together!
05-19-2010, 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Maride
No need to be intimidated. You try...if you like it, you show it. If you don't like it, learn what you did wrong and try again...and you get a grocery bag. No one care what your grocery bags look like. Is not as hard as it looks. They usually go quick...unless you start with the Professional Tote like I did, which took me 4 nights and some headaches. Start with something simple and before you know you will be another bag lady.
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