Monday, 9 January 2012

Made by me :: Snap frame purse

I attended a 'how to make a snap frame purse' workshop on Saturday and came away with this...



I am so, so proud of myself. I absolutely love it. 


It's fully lined with co-ordinating striped fabric...




and just look at these perfectly matched seams...




My MIL came too and she made a bag using some bird print fabric from Ikea...



I think we both did a good job and I can see many more of these being made. In fact I made another the same evening using a thrifted tablecloth...




This bag is lined with some ditzy floral fabric and I included a small pocket...






I have plans to make one with a doily on, something like this...


Source: Tuuni on Etsy

or this...


Source: Sew Lola

But until I find some suitable fabric I'll just enjoying admiring these...



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33 comments:

  1. brilliant - so nice to have a go at something new, wish I had better sewing skills! Glad you are enjoying your Kindle - I got one for my birthday in 2010 and now read more books on the kindle than paper ones - just finished reading a trilogy(not my usual cup of tea) and cannot stop raving about it to people:-
    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Jarrow-Lass-powerful-heartache-ebook/dp/B0052F4IMY/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1326103130&sr=1-1
    loved it! Have a good week, elaine x

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  2. They are really lovely ~ well done you! :O)x

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  3. Absolutely gorgeous. They would make gorgeous gifts. A head start on 2012 Christmas presents? :)
    Anne xx

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  4. how fabulous!

    (is the frame 'glued' to the fabric? Always wanted to try making them...)

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  5. How pretty, they remind me of bags and purses from when I was a child.

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  6. Well done you Victoria, it's so pretty!!
    Love the fabric choices for them all. :)
    Vivienne x

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  7. They are beautiful, makes me want to make one....
    Briony
    x

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  8. They are so pretty well done! I've only ever made framed purses with knitted pouches which you sew onto the frame (which is a real pain) but I must try these. Gorgeous!
    Kandi x

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  9. Wow they are sweet. Will you pretty please teach us how to make these..

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  10. Beautiful ! All of them...
    Have a great week.
    Anna

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  11. Fab!!! Are you going to make and sell? If so, let me know and I'll DEFINITELY buy one!!! x

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  12. They're brilliant. I love the fabrics and the shape of them is beautiful!

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  13. Wow, these are fantastic. I love the fabirics, so fun.
    Meredith

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  14. Oh wow, I am so jealous of your sewing skills. Stumbled upon your site from a friends blog and love the bag. Great work!

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  15. They are fabulous - I love the blue one, and the tablecloth one would be great for Summer. Very inspiring! XX

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  16. They're gorgeous. Love your plans for doily ones too.

    Hx

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  17. Gosh. I am a bit head over heels with the table cloth one. It's so sweet!

    xxx

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  18. They are absolutely gorgeous Victoria, so neat! I have always wondered how to make these and I am always scanning for a workshop about them in my local area. I especially love the thrifted table cloth one, my kind of thing. Gorgeous! I'm looking forward to seeing your doily decorated one xox

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  19. How neat and professional they look. I love snap frame purses, and have a couple of frames put by waiting for me to get the know-how of how to make them up. They've been there for quite a while!
    Well done, best wishes Karen x

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  20. Oh my goodness...they are gorgeous! What a lovely way to spend time with your MIL! What are you going to do with them...do you sell them?? :)x

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  21. Victoria realmente bellos te felicito, muy hermosos un beso Sandra.

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  22. yes this is one thing i would love to give ago but as of yet not suceeded, but wow yours is great, well done you should be proud x

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  23. Cor, clever you, those are gorgeous, what a great course to go on, and not only did you come back with a lovely purse but the knowhow to make many more.

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  24. Clever you! They are really lovely and each one so individual. I had a go with some frames before Christmas and they nearly drove me round the bend! I definitely need to be taught how to do it properly.
    x

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  25. I love these, I think the tablecloth is my favourite, the finishing is fantastic, well done. I must put this on my future-to-try list!

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  26. These are so very beautiful. I would love to try something like this. What a treasure they would be to receive.

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  27. ooooh since you live nearby I'm a wondering where you did said 'how to make a thing of beauty' course??!!!
    Absolutely wonderful - and I too love the doily ones (off to pin on my doily board for future reference)
    great work
    fee ♥
    just seen a book recommendation from Elaine. For some reason (since I've never met her) I totally trust her judgement...)

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  28. LOVE them.
    Cute fabrics too.
    I am also loving the idea cof a doily one!
    Xx

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  29. What a great course to go on and such great results for both of you!

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  30. Oh my, they really are stunning!

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  32. Oh so pretty! I made clutch purses for myself and bridesmaids in the same way - SO satisfying. I love the idea of using a thrifted tablecloth, I have one my Grandma gave me but it has some gravy stains on(!) so perhaps I can cut it up to make another purse or for another project. Thanks for the inspiration! hx
    http://helenlimbrick.com

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