AdaamAntigon is high enough from all the waiting. To ride a wave on your inhailing.

become a fashion designer (read all 2 entries…)
More bags? 9 months ago

I’ve recently been exploring sewing as an art more than design. I have taken to making tiny tote bags, only about 2 inches by one inch by one inch. Maybe a little larger. They are normally fully lined and have small detailing on them. They are a lot of fun to make and make great little gifts! I’m thinking about making them in mass and creating large sculptures from them. It sounds silly, but the possibilities are endless with shapes and colors. Also it works out nicely to get rid of any little scraps I have lying around.
Recently, I have also finished a larger purse. About clutch-sized that I need a strap for. It looks quite clean and professional, which is suprising since I eyeballed the whole thing! Yay me!
So, long story short, I am making things happen with sewing. Slowly but surely.



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bags!

hi there – ive been very interested in learning how to design and creae bags!! i just dont know where to start! any tips?

very exciting about the clutch, good for you :)

AdaamAntigon is high enough from all the waiting. To ride a wave on your inhailing.

Why yes!

Well I’ll tell you:
I’ve made a large totebag for myself a while back and it turned out to be less than impressive. Uppon closer inspection, I’d found that my technique was really quite off. But you must first start with a pattern. Find a bag you already have that you like the shape and size of and trace it as best you can onto newspaper. From there you can adjust to your liking as far as width and depth keeping in mind a few inches on all sides for seam allowances.
If you’re looking to line a bag, make 2 identical bags and stuff on inside of the other, right side out (so you see no seams) and do a rolled hem at the top. Lots of ironing is needed as well.
And the clutch I made the pattern for myself, freehand. Pretty easy to do. You just have to consider your dimentions carefully. If you have any other questions, please ask away! I’ll tell you everything I know!

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AdaamAntigon is high enough from all the waiting. To ride a wave on your inhailing.

Thank you for the tips! That was quite nice of you!


 

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