I was going to write a tutorial as I made this bag. However, I tried a different method to prepare the top of the bag for insertion into the straight purse frame. AND - it turns out that this way was much harder than the way I usually do it: see Lisa Lam's tutorial at U-Handblog. SO, really, not much point in composing a tutorial to show how to do something in a finnicky and difficult way.
Never mind - I'll think up something else and do one soon.
Here's the interior - I do like the colours and fabric combo, so I am pleased with this, even if I did take much longer than necessary and use some interesting words along the way when "The Better Way" turned in to "I'll Never Do THAT Again".
The second bag of the weekend - I am seriously liking this design. I like the way the hex purse frame opens, and the bag makes up so nicely - I have used Lisa's design twice now, the first one was Pen's bag, and both bags look very crisp and neat:
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Hi Judy
am digging the purse with the frame. I especially love the fabric I can see a combo of that fabric with my African fabric.
PS i love the blob as well
Oge
x
Posted by: oge | May 25, 2008 at 08:06 PM
ps that was meant to read blog not blob
Posted by: oge | May 25, 2008 at 08:09 PM
Those are great! I may be inspired to actually use one of my hex frames to make a purse now. I have had some forever and haven't used them yet. I do think they make a great closure--I've just been a little afraid of them.
Posted by: Kathi D | May 26, 2008 at 01:57 AM
Kathi D - Do it! Not to be afraid of a little hex frame. They're quite easily subdued. The secret I think is to make sure to use lots of heavy weight interfacing in the bag. Also, I have a whole new appreciation of polyester boning - it's key to this bag because the hex frames are a little heavy and need that boning to hold the bag up. Thanks for the compliment - post your bag tomorrow when it's done ok....?
Posted by: Judy | May 26, 2008 at 05:55 AM
Oge - thanks! And did Paula like her bag?
Posted by: Judy | May 26, 2008 at 05:58 AM
Beautiful bag. As you said, crisp finish. I love the selection of the fabric too. I must try the purse frame again too!
Posted by: Kyoko | May 26, 2008 at 11:05 AM