Dan28 Report post Posted June 16, 2015 So last August I made a purse for my mom. I think it may have been my second or third major project. Anyway sometime in January or February, she showed my aunt who has been hounding me ever since to make her one too. I put it off for a while as I was busy with other things, but have (mostly) finished it last night. (still will put another coat of Resolene on the strap) This was the first purse from last August, just FYI. So here is the newest one under construction. Powder coating hardware Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan28 Report post Posted June 16, 2015 Main body sewn together, ready to be flipped Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rohn Report post Posted June 16, 2015 Those are sure fine purses. You did an excellent job on them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan28 Report post Posted June 17, 2015 Thanks Rohn. Not my favorite thing to make. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MonicaJacobson Report post Posted June 18, 2015 Nice job, Dan! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Bill46 Report post Posted June 19, 2015 Yeah Dan, Nice job on each one ! Maybe not your favorite thing to make But very well made ! Question though ? Did you sew these then invert or sew in place ? the seams look very inviting I'm sure you made these lady's happy in a big way ! --- Wild Bill46 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ericlarson Report post Posted July 6, 2015 AHHMAZING! My wife is wanting me to build her a purse similar to this size. Any advice on creating the template? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan28 Report post Posted July 10, 2015 AHHMAZING! My wife is wanting me to build her a purse similar to this size. Any advice on creating the template? I created the rough template of the red one based off a style I saw my mom carry in the past. I made a pattern for the two sides and the gusset but just winged everything else, which almost caused me some issues. The exterior pocket on the red one was a pain to attach, which is why I changed the style on the second one. The snap I used on that red exterior pocket also is kind of hard to close when empty, so I changed it on the second purse. To be honest I probably would have never tried that that purse again if it had not been a request. I think if I make another purse, I'll come up with a whole new design. One thing that stands out that I learned on this site (I think from a comment from Monica on my first tote bag) was that do the lining separate. On the first I just kind of glued it in after the bag was made and it is not that clean looking. The second purse I made a basically a second bag from the lining and then sewed it in. It comes out a lot nicer that way I think. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeroyB Report post Posted August 9, 2015 How do you see the pocket on so the seams are hidden? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
