Category Archives: Purses

Black and White and Carried All Over…

Posted on January 29, 2015 by destashification

My sister travels.  A lot. So for Christmas, I wanted to make her a Carry-On Bag that met her needs using the Scrap Bag Bag Pattern.  Christmas came and went and as sometimes happens, the gift was not completed in … Continue reading →

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Blue Bird Bag – Appliqued Overnight Bag

Posted on October 20, 2013 by destashification

The sides of the Scrap Bag Bag (click for pattern) can be embellished in any number of ways. The “bird on a branch” graphics that seem to be everywhere right now inspired me, so I decided to applique one such … Continue reading →

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Scrap Bag Bag Tutorial. Part 5: Securing lining to Bag.

Posted on October 4, 2013 by destashification

The bag sits nicely.  The zipper works well. It just needs a lining. Which is already constructed – it just needs to be secured to the inside of the Bag! Holding lining still inside-out, place it into outer bag. The … Continue reading →

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Tutorial for Scrap Bag Bag. Part 4: Lining and Curved Seams

Posted on October 4, 2013 by destashification

The two major outer pieces have been sewn.  Now time to sew the lining – and that all important curved seam. Lining:  Lining Sides and Base:  Matching Centerpoint notches, sew lining Sides to lining Base using 1/2″ seam allowance RIGHT … Continue reading →

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Tutorial for Scrap Bag Bag. Part 3: Top, Zipper and Ends

Posted on October 4, 2013 by destashification

A large Oval Object occupies a substantial percentage of the floor/couch/bed….so quickly onto the the other major piece. Top: Fold and press 1/2″ of long straight edge of Top FABRIC pieces. Trim 3/4″ from long straight edge of the two … Continue reading →

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Tutorial for Scrap Bag Bag. Part 2: Pockets, Handles, Sides and Base.

Posted on October 4, 2013 by destashification

All pieces, batting and lining have been cut out. Pockets have been “topped” with a contrast fabric….let the sewing begin. Sorry.  The sewing has to wait – just a bit longer.  Fusing comes first. Following manufacturer’s instructions, fuse the batting … Continue reading →

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Embellished Purse for 40 cents

Posted on June 23, 2013 by destashification

The oldest son’s wedding is the end of July. My dress is a blue-lavender lace – and gorgeous.  My shoes are ivory. Lugging a luggage bag-sized “Mom purse” would be guaranteed to ruin the outfit. Went through The Stash and … Continue reading →

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I Saved $210! The Destashification Overnighter

Posted on October 1, 2012 by destashification

I love these overnight bags.  They are $225 at the Smithsonian Store. I think if I added up the cost of all the items I might put in an overnight bag, the total would still fall far short of $225! … Continue reading →

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Prom Purse Finished – because time ran out!

Posted on May 8, 2012 by destashification

The Prom Dress was beyond beautiful.  A skirt of cascading rows of coral chiffon, and a bodice with heavy rhinestone and “jeweled” embellishments! Of course, such an occasion calls for a Prom Purse. Of course, such an occasion also occurs … Continue reading →

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The Purse d’Resistance is now a Backpack!

Posted on March 1, 2012 by destashification

Last summer, the Purse d’Resistance was created to carry all the necessities during a month of travel.   Unfortunately, somewhere in the creative process, visual and textural interest trumped common sense. As a result, the base and body of a purse … Continue reading →

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