I wonder how many kids would enjoy wearing homemade bags and clothes if their moms improved their sewing. My parents could afford to buy clothes for us, but my mother would not have it. She would find the fabric, buy the pattern and burn the midnight oil until she created what she considered a masterpiece. Our …
Did you know that Teri Monique structured handbags require minimal sewing compared to many designer bags? By following my simple steps you can easily construct your custom handbags in a matter of hours.
The items I’m about to share with you are on the must-have list if you love to sew, you love innovation and are given to techy gadgets. You’re gonna love dreaming about having at least one of these items to include in your sewing arsenal.
You know the slogan one man’s junk is another man’s treasure; well so it seems with the fish skin. Although it is not a big an industry as the cow, goat or gator hide, fish skins have made their way into the high-end markets being used for footwear, handbags and just about any high-end designer item you would use a quality skin on.
Are You Ready to Choose Your Sewing Machine? Who says you need an industrial sewing machine to create fabulous structured handbags? These beauties can be made with domestic or industrial machines; you just need to know what features are best suited for the task. Having the right equipment can make your sewing project a breeze. …
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Making an accurate purse pattern is by far the most important element in your handcrafted bag making process. It can be low keyed or as ambitious as you desire but it should be something that any bag maker with experience in your particular purse style should be able to follow and make.
Are You Ready To Add Value to Your Structured Handbag? Sometimes it’s the purse handle that speaks to you before the actual handbag does. Extraordinary bags with a blase’ purse handle can cause you to dilute the impact of your handbags’ appearance. The same can be said for an awesome purse handle with a mediocre …
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Fabric Feeding Issues? You May Need a Walking Foot Yes, the walking foot is an odd name, but that can easily be overlooked once you have installed one of these ever-so-useful gadgets to your sewing machine. I personally don’t know how I sewed without it. You’ll feel the same way when you attach one of …
Who’s Wants to Make A Purse Pattern? So you have a choice, make a free purse pattern and save oodles of money or buy one and never really get that nagging design you’ve been yearning to make. Many purse designers shudder at the thought of making a purse pattern until they see how simple it …
Can Any Fabric Be Used On a Bag? When learning how to make designer handbags, you must choose the type of fabric you really like. However, bearing in mind that your fabric should be suitable for the type of handbag you will be making. It is recommended that you choose a firm weight fabric; one …
Who Else Wants to Improve Your Skills to Make Better Bags? In making a better bag or purse many new designers tend to look at what’s new in the market with a view to emulating what they see. Very few look towards being innovative or enhancing their skills with technical knowledge that would propel their products …
How to Paint a Cigar Box Purse Of course, a pun was intended in using the title; painting outside of your cigar box is just another fun way to make a purse. What we are seeing around fashion circles is a timeless trend in accessorizing outfits with gorgeous box bags. The fun part of the …