Handmade Frame Clutch Handbag – The Making Of
January 5, 2009 |
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I am most delighted to share with you how to make the frame clutch handbag I posted since most of you ask me how to make it. It is not difficult but needs some patience and sewing skills. I did it with my normal household sewing machine and spent about a week on it.
First, choose the fabric you want to make, I prefer to use canvas or furniture fabric as they are thicker and firmer. Cut the fabric according to the shapes and sizes.
Attach the poly-sponge to the wrong side of the fabric. The sponge is needed to make the handbag look soft and puffy, I also used it for the applique quilting effect of the fabric.
This is how it looks after sewing it.
Cut the interior lining fabric exactly the shape and size of the exterior fabric, sew them up but this time without the rim. Add pockets if you want, I made 1 zip pocket and 2 slip pockets for it.
Lay the interior lining into the handbag. Lastly, assemble and sew the frame onto the upper part of the handbag, that’s it….
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Hi! I love this bag. Actually I love those framed bags.
I though I should make an effort and make one on my own, but unfortunately I can’t find anywhere in the local stores or on the internet these beautiful metal frames,with the little holes, that can be sewn to the fabric.
I found one in a local store with no holes and I was told it has to be glued. I don’t like the idea, I may ruin the fabric and waist a lot of work or my purse may even fall from the frame after some time. Plus it’s very delicate, if use some strengh I can change it’s shape!
Could you please please please help me and tell me where do you get these frames with the holes?
maria, i just bought the metal frame from http://maymayshop.blogspot.com/…..may be you can check her blog….