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I want to make a bag
7 months ago
because im want to sell it online
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How to make a bag
It made me
extremely satisfied
 "a bit rushed, but well worth it"
How I did it: I've made bags before, so I know the drill a bit; This bag was all about the design... My 3D teacher/class asked for "a form you can carry on your body, which says something about your body." So I decided to bring my insides out and show off the bone structure of a female pelvis (now do you recognize it?) and to make it all a bit more artsy I stapled on a ribbon to symbolize my scar (appendicitis...). The picture is rather Low-Q, but it'll have to do for now. I'd never made my own application before, so that was the tricky bit.. I used a 2.5mm zig-zag and went all the way round first, making sure the white was properly attached and couldn't fray. Then I switched to a 1.5mm zig-zag and did the details and inside lines. Mind, that was the first thing I did... only when I was satisfied I started putting together the actual bag. This has two advantages: 1- you don't have to make a new bag if you mess up the application 2- you don't see the stitches on the underside (because of the lining) All of that, I did until it was two in the morning of the day the bag had to be finished. Then I stumbled off to bed without bothering to make a shoulder strap. In the morning I used safety pins to attach a canvas belt that serves the purpose. now I rather like the effect, but still, I think I'd prefer my belt back.... Lessons & tips: A lot of good tutorials on making bags have already been mentioned, so I'll just say this: If you're just starting out, choose a tutorial with step-by-step pictures. Knowing how it's supposed to look helps a great deal in understanding the written instructions. And most important of all: do things your own way. You might take a wrong turn here or there, but in the end it's all about getting a feel for it - your own ideas are always more creative.
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How I did it: I used the bag pattern from the Tiny Happy website, altering it slightly. It makes a good everyday bag; not too small, not too big. For the knitted bag I used the pattern from One Skein knits - although I've used totally different yarn and needles so it's not the right shape. It's a fun little bag though. I'd still like to make a bag that I think is -wow!- but in the meantime, these will do the job perfectly well. I haven't got a picture … Read how I did it…
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cool.
20 months ago
i think i might make a bag for school,
that would be cool.
black material,purple & black ribbon,a few black/white buttons.
that would be cool.
make a good one
20 months ago
i made a good bag at my friends house, she threw me a surprise birthday party and we all made bags. i sewed buttons and beads on it.
Jet is going to get back into 43T, promise!
Ooo
2 years ago
I forgot all about this until I found the bag when tidying up. I tidied the lining fabric, paper pattern, box of pins and handles into the outer part of the bag itself so I just need to pick it up and get going again.
Whenever I go in Boots to look at hair accessories or if I pass by an Accessorize store I see the beautiful beaded purses and things and am reminded of this goal. The final bag is meant to be beaded with gems and things eventually, if that happens – we’ll seee.
Smiley Buttons
2 years ago
I made a patchwork design on the front – a sort of chevron type of thingy -bit hard to explain – the back was plain and I also made little tabs for the straight handles. Made it out of old denim jeans and some upholstery fabric. It’s very roomy so is ideal for a “throw all your junk in” type of bag. I even made it with gussets and sewed some buttons on the patchwork side, and it looks really great. I’m very proud of it and of me too, heh.
I want to learn how to insert a zip into the next bag I make.
duct tape
2 years ago
I made a duct tape bag not too long ago. It worked out pretty well except for the fact that I ran out of regular duct tape and had to use bright green for the straps. :P
I haven’t made a bag out of anything else, though.
Jet is going to get back into 43T, promise!
I've cut it out
2 years ago
and basted the pieces together! I was naughty and didn’t prewash the fabric. Oh well, I might wash the lining fabric tomorrow as I couldn’t cut it yet anyway cos it was too creased and i could not lie it flat enough. The bag itself actually looks great, if I turn it right side out and mock it up with the handle, it impressed my husband and my daughter says I should use it as a handbag! Maybe – or perhaps it can be a gift or I could sell it. Heh – assuming it works out well!
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