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Crafty Topics
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Handbags, Purses & Duffles Sub-categories
Great Handbags, Purses & Duffles Websites
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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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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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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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A website full of folk art for the eclectic eccentric. Featuring fiber art, accessories, toys, multi-media art, Day of the Dead items and much more. Colorful, funky and slightly strange...sure to amuse and inspire. All our items are handmade in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
http://www.mercurialdesign.com
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Handbags, Purses & Duffles Crafty Tip
Post your crafts on etsy.com, where you can not only sell your work - but meet other crafty people!
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I have a wide range of items in this shop. You can shop for tote bags, clutches and lunch sacks. I also make blankets, altered clothing, pillows, pillowcases, window treatments and appliance covers. You will also find seasonal treasures in all of these categories. Great gift items.
http://craftsfromtheheart.etsy.com
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Handbags, Purses & Duffles Crafty Tip
Buy good quality fabric. It is much nicer to handle and sew with.
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Elizabeth Chandler Designs provides custom sewing services that give new life to old or outdated keepsakes. Each project is unique, and you’re invited to follow along on my Project Blog as I take my latest project from start to finish.
http://www.elizabethchandlerdesigns.com/blog.html
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Handbags, Purses & Duffles Crafty Tip
Use the fabric from shrunken sweaters, memorable t-shirts, and impractical bridesmaid dresses to create accessories that you can use every day, such as handbags, change purses, and t-shirt quilts.
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Hand painted one of a kind canvas tote bags. Themes of bags are high fashion and Retro. The totes are highly detailed and colorful. Size 13.5 x 13 in. Some totes include matching colored scarves.
http://www.jonew.hobbies.homepagenow.com
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Handbags, Purses & Duffles Crafty Tip
When cleaning canvas totes, hand wash in cold water.
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Four pieces of fabric, a few hours of sewing and you too can make this cool reversible shoulder bag. The bag designer has included links to PDF files where you can print full-sized pattern pieces. Be sure to check out the comments after the bag tutorial where the designer provides additional tips and suggestions on making this great bag.
http://lulalouise.blogspot.com/2008/01/reversible-shoulder-bag-tutorial.html
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Handbags, Purses & Duffles Crafty Tip
If using fabric remnants for a project that calls for placing the pattern on a fold of fabric and your piece is not square enough or big enough to do so, there's nothing that says you can't simply cut two separate pieces and stitch them together to create the original pattern piece called for by the designer. Just be sure when cutting the two pieces to add extra length to allow for the seam allowance created when joining the two pieces to form the larger one.
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Step by step tutorial to make this clever tote bag that folds up into it's own pocket for easy travel and storage. Pattern is sized for a typical shopping tote but is easily modified to create a larger bag.
http://sew-eco.blogspot.com
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Handbags, Purses & Duffles Crafty Tip
Whenever following a pattern which includes measurements for the individual pattern pieces be certain whether the measurements are English or metric before you begin otherwise you could end up with a much smaller or larger finished item than you expected.
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Edelind™ carries a plethora handbags created so that individuals worldwide have the opportunity to wear pleasantly unexpected three-dimensional art for every occasion. So, what's your look? If after taking a look around Edelind you have not found the perfect fit for you or a friend, drop Edelind a note....Because everybody loves to wear a bit of themselves.
http://www.edelind.com
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Handbags, Purses & Duffles Crafty Tip
For those of us needing to sew through multiple layers of heavy duty fabric, it is a good idea to purchase a vintage sewing machine with metal gears. Use your vintage machine for items that could otherwise ruin a non-industrial sewing machine no matter how much you paid for it. For decent prices, check out Craigslist or local estate sales.
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