problems with purse
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I'm hoping some of you who have made purses can help me. I just finished a purse (sorry I can't post a picture - my camera is not working). It came out really cute, but when I put a wallet and other things in it, the edges gap. I took the border off and put in some really stiff stuff I had and sewed it back but it still sags. What am I doing wrong? Is there something else I should be using? Any help would be appreciated!
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One reason why I like to either see and try a purse IRL before I buy or make it.
It's basically the design ... happens in regular store-bought purses too!!
Not knowing the what your purse is like, it could be the placement of the handles .... one handle looped over the top and stitched in at the ends/sides of the purse, perhaps? Whereas a double handle (one on each side) might create the balance better to avoid the gap.
Of course, the purse design may not allow for that. Just trying to give you some Food for Thought here!
It's basically the design ... happens in regular store-bought purses too!!
Not knowing the what your purse is like, it could be the placement of the handles .... one handle looped over the top and stitched in at the ends/sides of the purse, perhaps? Whereas a double handle (one on each side) might create the balance better to avoid the gap.
Of course, the purse design may not allow for that. Just trying to give you some Food for Thought here!
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I'm hoping some of you who have made purses can help me. I just finished a purse (sorry I can't post a picture - my camera is not working). It came out really cute, but when I put a wallet and other things in it, the edges gap. I took the border off and put in some really stiff stuff I had and sewed it back but it still sags. What am I doing wrong? Is there something else I should be using? Any help would be appreciated!
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The purse has a magnetic closure but I think you may be right about the handles causing the problem. There is one handle looped over the top and stitched at the ends. I think this is was is causing it to gap. I may take it apart and see if I can make another kind of handle. Thanks for the tip.
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