Members js5972 Posted January 8, 2012 Members Report Posted January 8, 2012 Our lovely daughter needed a purse to carry all of her stuff, the grandson’s more stuff, plus his I-pad. OK, Dad, said she, but I want a BRIGHT Floral pattern. Bright and floral is in my wheelhouse, but I wasn’t so sure about the size. I found the purse pattern at the local Tandy store. The carving patterns are adapted from Peter Main’s “Stohlman Step-by Step.” I used mostly Eco-Flo dyes with a little acrylic here and there. The straps, bottom, and side gussets were dyed with Feibing’s. Finish is Satin Shene. My talented wife contributed the cloth lining, with pockets and pouch. I recycled the hardware (other than the clasp) from a purse I found at Goodwill for $5! Everything (except the lining) is hand sewn or laced. My hands still hurt! This is the biggest project that I have tackled. I really enjoyed the creative aspects, but the assembly was a killer. Comments are welcome. Quote
Members SheWolfSilver Posted January 9, 2012 Members Report Posted January 9, 2012 That is beautiful! I love it! Quote
Members rcjust Posted January 11, 2012 Members Report Posted January 11, 2012 Love it! I know what my husband is gonna make next! Quote
Members Greybeard Posted January 12, 2012 Members Report Posted January 12, 2012 Nice! love the color... Quote
Members Sylvia Posted January 13, 2012 Members Report Posted January 13, 2012 Stunning... absolutely stunning. Quote
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