Wednesday, March 14, 2007

A Learning Experience

I've had this collection of awesome fabric remnants in my stash for many months now, and I'm dying to finally use it for something! I love fabric, and all the awesome potential it has.

I got my craft room all set up, threaded my sewing machine, and started on my very first lined purse. I put a double pocket into the lining! I actually managed to sew straight lines! But now I'm to the point where lining meets exterior, and I think I've royally screwed up.

See, I sewed the exterior of the purse together, and I sewed the finished lining into the shape of the purse. But now I have two purse-shaped objects, and no obvious way to put them together!

I do everything without the aid of patterns, but I got online and looked up some standard tote instructions. Every single one of them mentioned leaving the bottom of the lining open, so the purse could be sewn together and then turned right-side out. I suppose I could just cut a slit into the bottom of the lining, but I may cry. It looked so nice! Oh well, another mistake to learn from.

I'm wondering whether to make a fabric strap, or just a couple of loops for D-rings so it would have the option for custom straps later on. Now is the time to decide!

I'm wanting to add it to my shop, since I've got a really cool patchwork tote coming to me from another Etsy seller and I already own 4 other purses. There's so many totally amazing purses and totes on Etsy though, mine will most likely just slip through the pages. Never hurts to try though, so look for it soon! (Hopefully.)

Well, back to the sewing machine. Wish me luck!

Amanda

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