tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76810315972116507572024-03-05T09:23:31.312-08:00Lilli's TutorialsWellcome to my tutorial blog. I have created a second blog with tutorials and knitting patterns for those who are interested.Lillihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01295321582801573624noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7681031597211650757.post-74774426888710947952011-01-23T10:19:00.000-08:002011-02-11T04:28:42.560-08:00Purse with Frame Tutorial<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI5SlRIk8IGnoA9gZS2W__7NiCpd3z-clUd7511zrI7ql0M5udiZAHniMTx7c6jLbXQ_eyh3JXhR1Os8yjh7YIk5TFg5eRsdNjuWbERO22pX1LlsCzEsXIrtM5aa_3Mfys9MxPMqillN4G/s1600/butterfly+purse+800.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IE">Purse frame (9cm/3.5”)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IE">Outer fabric (butterfly vintage kimono fabric)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IE">Lining (thin acetate)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IE">*Interfacing (heavy weight sew-in)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IE">Strong fabric glue (Gutterman Ht2)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IE">Paper, pencil and ruler – a triangular ruler with a 90 degree angle if you have one</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IE">Sewing equipment</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 18pt;"><span lang="EN-IE">*A note on interfacing : You may wish to use a different type of interfacing depending on the outer fabric you have chosen. I had initially tried ironing lightweight fusible interfacing to the outer fabric which is made of silk. I intended to also use heavy weight sew-in interfacing. Ironing it onto the silk did not go so well so now I am just using the sew-in interfacing. This gives the purse shape but doesn’t make it stiff and crisp. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 18pt;"><span lang="EN-IE">So if you want a more stiffer more structured purse, and are cotton for example, then you may wish to use iron-on interfacing also.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 18pt;"><br />
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<b><u><span lang="EN-IE">Making a Pattern</span></u></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 18pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 18pt;"><span lang="EN-IE">Purse frames come in all sorts of different sizes so the easiest thing to do is make a pattern for each type of frame. I am using a 9cm/3.5” rectangular frame.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 18pt;"><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IE">Draw around the outside of the frame – from one hinge all the way around to the other. </span></div><span lang="EN-IE" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt;">Make a mark where each hinge ends.</span><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-IE">Step 2</span></b><span lang="EN-IE">. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IE">Now you need to draw a line that marks the middle of the frame. So in my case the frame is 9cm/3.5” so the line is placed 4.5cm/1.77” from either side. This line must be perpendicular to the top of the frame, so a triangular ruler (I can’t remember the correct name) with a 90 degree angle is very useful. This line will ensure that your pattern is symmetrical. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-IE">Step 4.</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IE">Now you need to decide on the dimensions of your purse. I made mine 22cm/8.6” across the bottom and 13cm/5.1” in height. Including a seam allowance of 1cm/0.39” all the way around. From the pattern it may seem that the purse will be huge but this is not the case because you will be removing a piece either side when creating the flat bottom.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IE">The wider you make it the “puffier” it will be. Making it higher will result in a deeper purse. This is may not be a problem for a large purse frame but for a small one like mine it would be difficult to get your fingers in to reach something at the bottom.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-IE">Step 5</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IE">Cut your pattern out.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IE">Fold it in half along the centre line to check that it is symmetrical. If it is 1-2 millimetres off don’t worry just cut it away. At the bottom its not so important how much you remove, but at the top where it fits into the frame you don’t want to remove too much or else it will be too small for the frame. If it really isn’t symmetrical you may need to make a new pattern. You can use the old one as a guideline.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-IE">Step 6.</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IE">This is an important bit to get right. It will determine the size of the purse opening which you want to match the size of the frame opening.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-IE">It is important to cut the fabric as exact as possible.</span></b><span lang="EN-IE"> So it is well worth it to spend a bit of time. (Which I did not do in the beginning, resulting in crooked purses)</span></div></div><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IE">Sew together the lining and outer fabric, using a 1cm/0.39” seam allowance.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IE">On one side sew all the way from one hinge-end mark around the top and to the other hinge-end mark.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IE">On the other side leave a 6cm/2.36” opening as shown in the photo below. If you are making a larger purse leave a bigger opening. This is where you turn the bag the right side out. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-IE">Take your time – </span></b><span lang="EN-IE">it’s important to get this right and equal on both sides.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IE">Turn your purse the right way round. It may seem like the opening is too small but it will work.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IE">Then sew the opening closed.</span> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IE">Now press the seams a little. I prefer not to press the area which will be glued into the frame.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IE">Gluing the frame to the purse.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IE">I always find this a bit tricky.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IE">I like to crimp the frame just above the hinges using a jewellery pliers over a piece of cloth to protect the metal. This helps secure the edges which may come lose with wear and tear.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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