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Crafty Topics
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Handbags, Purses & Duffles Sub-categories
Great Handbags, Purses & Duffles Websites
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A complete one-stop-shop for all of your bag making needs. We have lovely fabrics, handles, beautiful bag patterns, and loads of hard-to-find metal accessories. We also provide lots of free advice and even a couple of free bag making projects; also, have a look in our Inspiration Gallery for some ideas to get you started. Our prices are hard to beat and our delivery super fast.
http://www.u-handbag.com
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Handbags, Purses & Duffles Crafty Tip
When choosing interfacing for your bags choose one that is lighter in weight than you fabric, this way any creases made in the fabric (due to normal wear) will not show.
Bonus Handbag-Making Tips
If you haven't tried using metal accessories before; try them! Most of them require no tools (so they are quick and simple to apply) and they are an instant way to make your bags look really professional.
If your bags have a tendency to sag (when you don't want them to) try sewing polyester boning into the seams of your bags. Polyester boning is used extensively in corset making but it is amazingly handy for bags making! It's easy to sew and cut, and it is very inexpensive too!
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Learn how to make your own shoulder bag. Complete and easy to follow instructions should have you creating you own bag within hours. Only basic sewing skills are needed.
http://tinyhappy.typepad.com/tiny_happy
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Handbags, Purses & Duffles Crafty Tip
When making projects that require making your own pattern and you don't have large enough paper, use newspaper for the pattern pieces.
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Original handmade purses, accessories, crafts made of vintage kimonos, and more! The things which make your style a little more cute and unique. All items are shipped directly from Japan. Shop abroad at chic36!!
http://chic36.web.fc2.com
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Handbags, Purses & Duffles Crafty Tip
Anything can be materials for crafts. You only need your inspiration and enthusiasm. Got an old-fashioned cloth? You can change it into a one of a kind craft. There's no worthless things in the world.
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Purse handles and more for your handmade bags. Do you make handbags and purses? We provide everything you need. From bamboo handles, wooden handles, metal handles to magnetic snap fasteners, protective purse feet and more.
http://www.tallpoppycraft.com
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Handbags, Purses & Duffles Crafty Tip
Place pins at right angles to the raw edge of your fabric and sew right over them. If you place your pins parallel with the raw edge you have to stop every couple of inches to remove the pins. Placing them at right angles means that the needle will just go over them and they won't get stuck or jammed in the machine.
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Cute and sassy, this little purse is quick and easy to make. Several beginner crocheters used this pattern with no problems and this purse would make an impressive first project.
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=92096.0
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Handbags, Purses & Duffles Crafty Tip
This purse could be made larger by simply adding more rows.
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Modern fabrics with a touch of yesteryear are the basis for the shoulder bag purses, cigar box purses, clutches, wristlets, doggie scarves and hair accessories we make. Inspired by the hot rod, rockabilly, and 1950's greaser scene all of our products make a fashion statement that's fun and funky, yet practical.
http://mysite.verizon.net/vze7o71l/id21.html
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Handbags, Purses & Duffles Crafty Tip
Instead of using cardboard to make a tote or messenger bag stiff and keep shape, use a piece of plastic canvas. That way, when the bag gets dirty, it can be washed.
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A website where you can learn and share information about crocheted and other crafted recycled bags. An eco friendly site dedicated to recycling and crafting with free patterns and tutorials.
http://www.myrecycledbags.com
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Handbags, Purses & Duffles Crafty Tip
If when shaping your finished piece, you find it won't lie flat or shape properly, carefully add a little heat (a hair dryer works well) and position the piece into the right shape. Be careful to not actually melt the plastic.
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Unique quilted patchwork bags made from fine and luxurious designer upholsteries and cottons.
http://littlemoonoriginals.etsy.com
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Handbags, Purses & Duffles Crafty Tip
Cotton fabrics sometimes have numbers on the selvage showing all the different colors used in the print. this can be a great guide for picking out coordinating fabrics for patchworking...sometimes there are subtle colors you didn't notice that can give a whole new look to your projects when you use them as accents.
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We are dedicated to creating handcrafted bags and purses with an eye to fine craftsmanship. We enjoy customizing using your fabrics or ours.
http://www.fortyelevenbags.com
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Handbags, Purses & Duffles Crafty Tip
O rings (split rings) are a great way to easily make a handbag strap removable.
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Handbags and organisers and scarves and all things gorgeous! I make each piece, one at a time, lovingly, in my home studio in the beautiful Blue Mountains of Australia. Each piece is as individual as you are so you will stand out from the crowd! I am happy to do custom orders - visit me at www.taschka.com.au or go straight to my etsy store...I would love to see you there sometime...
http://taschka.etsy.com
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Handbags, Purses & Duffles Crafty Tip
Different textures of fabrics, in the same colour tones, works well when constructing a unique piece . . . adds fun and a new dimension to single fabric use.
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Every handbag and purse is hand crocheted and lined with complimentary fabric. Most bags have an inner pocket, a key clasp for swift key retrieval, and a magnetic snap closure.
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5135275§ion_id=5084823
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Handbags, Purses & Duffles Crafty Tip
When installing a magnetic snap, always line your magnetic snap with something durable like plastic canvas or your fabric will eventually rip at the slits after multiple uses.
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A blog concerned with all types of sewing including bags, purses, clutches and totes. Also quilting, knitting and embroidery.
Editor's Note: Christine sells the wonderful handbags that she makes and also generously shares free patterns on her blog. The handbag shown to the left is made from one of her free bag patterns.
http://sewchristine.blogspot.com/search/label/purse
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Handbags, Purses & Duffles Crafty Tip
When sewing a zip into a purse use a longer zip than required and remove the zip stop. That way you'll never break your needle in the zip stop when sewing the side seams.
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