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From: Oggy
Date: 02-18-2007, 08:52 AM (1 of 12)
| Hi all, I'm busy making my daughter's wedding dress. She's now decided she would like a matching small bag for the evening. Has anyone any patterns/ideas/experiences? Thanks |
User: Oggy
Member since: 10-08-2006 Total posts: 5 |
From: IsabelleB
Date: 02-19-2007, 04:45 AM (2 of 12)
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Hi Oggy! I always thought the drawstring bag from Threads would make a nice bridal purse http://www.taunton.com/threads/pages/t00182.asp Their other purses on that page are pretty, too! There are lots of free purse patterns online. If you don't like those 3, I could point out a few other links. 
Isabelle
Sewing blog: Kitty Couture |
User: IsabelleB
Member since: 10-25-2006 Total posts: 265 |
From: VenusElaine
Date: 02-23-2007, 09:10 PM (3 of 12)
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I totally agree with Isabelle. I have sewn many bridal "reticules" similar in style to this. It is simply a circle with a drawstring casing as far from the edge as you wish the "ruffle" to be. Embellishment (think beading, applique, ribbon embroidery) is super easy because it can all be done while it is flat, before it is drawn up. It is very light because it is unstructured, and hangs easily from the wrist. It gets my vote for best bridal purse. VenusElaine "Always put as much effort into your marriage as you do into your wedding."
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User: VenusElaine
Member since: 10-22-2005 Total posts: 126 |
From: smessier
Date: 02-24-2007, 01:15 PM (4 of 12)
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I also suggest the drawstring bag. I've made several of these for my daughter and neices to match their prom gowns. The purses are super-easy and look quite elegant. Sandy |
User: smessier
Member since: 09-03-2004 Total posts: 114 |
From: Ann C
Date: 02-26-2007, 03:37 AM (5 of 12)
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If you have an embroidery machine, there are some gorgeous evening type bags and purses at www.astitchahalf.com . She has some beautiful ones that would be perfect for a bride.
Ann C
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User: Ann C
Member since: 04-26-2003 Total posts: 21 |
From: Andrea62704
Date: 03-02-2007, 11:23 PM (6 of 12)
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Hi Oggy. I made a dollar dance bag for a bride. Like the other posters it was a drawstring bag. I embroidered the bride and grooms names along with a tiara. Instead of making the bag round I made a square that way I could find the center where I wanted to embroider easier. I cut 2 - 9"x18" pieces of satin (bag was lined). I embroidered the designs then sewed the side seams - leaving the inside lining with a gap for turning. Then sewed 2 - 1/2" buttonholes 2" down on both sides of both side seems on the outside piece. Make sure you use interfacing or left over stabalizer when making the buttonholes. Then attached the lining to the outside right sides together - using an overcast with seam stitch. After turning the bag out I stitched up the opening in the lining with a small topstitch. Using my metal seam guide 1 1/2" down I sewed the top of the casing and sewed the bottom of the casing 1/2" down from the top casing seam. I then threaded my cording through the buttonholes and tied knots so the cording would not slip back through. Oh I also reduced my tension and used a size 8 sharp needle to reduce puckering. All my seam allowances were 1/2". I hope I helped. |
User: Andrea62704
Member since: 11-29-2006 Total posts: 9 |
From: PaulineG
Date: 03-13-2007, 07:14 AM (7 of 12)
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I just made the drawstring bag that Isabelle suggested but with a small change. It's come out very nicely and barring a couple of errors (mine) it was pretty easy. I'll post a photo soon. Pauline
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User: PaulineG
Member since: 09-08-2006 Total posts: 901 |
From: IsabelleB
Date: 03-13-2007, 07:58 AM (8 of 12)
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Can't wait to see your pictures, Pauline. This may well inspire me for my own wedding in August.
Isabelle
Sewing blog: Kitty Couture |
User: IsabelleB
Member since: 10-25-2006 Total posts: 265 |
From: BabsSewingRoom
Date: 03-22-2007, 11:42 AM (9 of 12)
| I too make these drawstring bags for the gals for which I alter prom dresses. I don't always have the right color on hand but when I do I make them a gift of a little bag. Then it's fun to go watch the prom - whatever you call it - where they march in and parents stand outside and watch. I can spot the dresses I altered and they are usually carrying the bags. It's sort of become a status thing to have a gown altered by me. And I'm loving it! It's such fun seeing all the pretty dresses. I'm up to my eyebrows in the alterations right now but it really is fun. |
User: BabsSewingRoom
Member since: 04-10-2004 Total posts: 80 |
From: IsabelleB
Date: 03-22-2007, 11:44 AM (10 of 12)
Wow, that's fantastic, Bab! Way to go!  I'd love to see one of your bags, if you ever get a chance to take a picture and post it 
Isabelle
Sewing blog: Kitty Couture |
User: IsabelleB
Member since: 10-25-2006 Total posts: 265 |
From: PaulineG
Date: 04-23-2007, 12:17 AM (11 of 12)
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Sorry it took me so long Isabelle - you probably thought you'd have children before you even saw it. There's a CD case beside it just for scale. This is the bag from the threads link you posted. I made mine a bit bigger though and lined it because I was using embroidered organza and didn't want to tackle french seams. It was made to match a wrap I made from the same fabric. http://s145.photobucket.com/albums/r234/PaulineG_photo/?action=view¤t=sewingprojects002.jpg Pauline
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User: PaulineG
Member since: 09-08-2006 Total posts: 901 |
From: IsabelleB
Date: 04-27-2007, 12:26 PM (12 of 12)
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Wow, it is beautiful, Pauline. Thank you for sharing! Very inspiring. Gorgeous fabric, and the trim complements it perfectly. Thank you!
Isabelle
Sewing blog: Kitty Couture |
User: IsabelleB
Member since: 10-25-2006 Total posts: 265 |
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