~Handbag
Monday~
I began with a vintage canvas I found on eBay. I stitched the background in red silk, using one strand. The street scenes were already done as was typical of these bags. Once completed, I turned the bag into the finisher at the needlepoint shop. They used red leather on the handle and the gusset. Beige silk moire was used to fabricate the lining. All in all, I learned a lot.
So here's my progression from week one to today:
As you can see, the bag is in a classic style, but the handle is shorter instead of shoulder bag. Shoulder bag handles fall off my shoulder and cross-body wouldn't have been appropriate. No, I went for a tote look.
How did I do? Interested in making one of your own?
Vicki Batman is exhausted with stitching two handbags and is turning to a pillow for now. Be sure to check back soon for her new book, Temporarily Employed.
22 comments:
Love this bag. You're going to have to tell me where you get your patterns. I use to do this a hundred years ago and I'm needing a new outlet. Can't wait to join you at RWA.
Hi, Sylvia: I found this either on eBay or ETSY. It is a perfect outlet, get something great as a result. I think a lot when making needlepoint. In fact, one is packed now. Hugs.
Very whimsical. Perfect for a writer!
Thank you, Rose. And I adore RED!
wow - what a great accomplishment - and so pretty too
Paris is one of my favorite all time cities - If you only have three cities to see in a lifetime I pick San Francisco, Paris and New York
Just looking at that purse is making me crave street vendor crepes - sigh
What a beautiful job! The bag is fabulous. I love how you made it into a clutch. Congrats!!
Hi, Chris! I like your city choices and I've visited them as well. The crepes are fun and yummy. That's about all Handsome ate too. He loves them.
Hi, Melissa! Thank you, but it isn't a clutch, it's a handbag! Wait until the poinsettia bag comes. lol
That is a LOT of work! Congrats on finishing it. Where do you get your kits?
You did a marvelous job! It's SO beautiful!
That is a gorgeous handbag, and it's one-of-a-kind. A real heirloom. I knit when I need a break from the writing. EVery man in my family has a sweater, LOL!
Nicely done. I can tell you put in a lot of time and energy into your bag.
Janice~
Wow, what a beautiful bag! I treasure the small case you made for me. You're so talented.
Awesome!
Awesome!
What a beautiful bag, Vicki! I love needlepoint, but have never tried a handbag. Fabulous idea!
That is beautiful, Vicki! I love the colors in it!
Gorgeous - you are so talented. What wonderful detail.
That's beautiful Vicki. What an achievement.
You do good work! ;-)
Janice
Darn, Vicki ... that bag is awesome. I love hand crafts, but never tackled anything as intricate as your bag. Great work.
BTW ... how many bags do you own?
What a great job! Well done, clever socks!
Thank you everyone for checking out my new treasures. I was at RWA and you wouldn't believe after I introduced myself, people would say "The Handbag lady."
Florence, I can't say exactly as I haven't counted and maybe don't want to know. I do know I have seven six foot shelves. And some are skinny bags... ??? Who knows?
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