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I thought it was high time I played with the decorative stitches on my machine, but I had no particular use in mind. So I used the leg off some old jeans to cut the pieces to make the zipped purse currently offered free on Yoriko's site and stitched the decorative stitches on them in parallel rows like a sampler. I did the stripes vertically on the back to get more in!
Here is the finished purse.
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Some very pretty stitches there Sue. My ordinary sewing machine has masses of stitches - I have never used any of them. Perhaps I should.
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That is exactly what I thought!
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your change purses are adorable.. and this one is so cute.. love all the stitches you used on it..
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snowbird42
04 Oct 2015
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Thanks for the idea you always can buy good jeans at the thrift shop...soozie
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kathymourie
04 Oct 2015
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Very nice. Thanks for the design and the idea!!!
Kathy
VA
Kathy
VA
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What a great idea! You created some of that pricey embroidered fabric that they sell to make your zip purse. Love the orange with denim. Thanks for sharing your creative mind with us Sue! --Sharon
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crafter2243
04 Oct 2015
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This is a great idea. What a wonderful way to test out those stitches that our machines can produce. Thank you for motivating us. Now I really have to go and buy some zippers
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carolpountney
04 Oct 2015
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Thank you for the free download not at home for the next two weeks but as soon as I get back I promised myself I will do the ith zip bag am a bit nervious but am going to give it a try. Just love your projects
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Trust me, there is no need to be nervous. Just follow the instructions!
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Wow this is a great use of the decorative stitches Sue :) and you have so many beautiful ones in your mc15000! Love it...
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But I won't use a fraction of them!
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sonjapotgieter
04 Oct 2015
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Wow...Absolutely Awesome...Love the choice of stitches!!!Gives it so much Character....gorgeous!!!
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Wonderful job and the denium looks great with all the decorative stitches/Lillian
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Great recycling idea, your purse looks nice. Thank you for sharing. Happy Stitching!!!
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graceandham
04 Oct 2015
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Nice upcycle and great colors. Not sure mine would be so parallel unless it's totally the machine deciding.
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I just kept the machine foot on the edge of the previous row. Janome do a dinky foot especially for keeping rows parallel. It is on my Christmas list.
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Love them. Those decorative stitches are so underrated.
My youngest daughter was invited to every birthday party by her classmates on condition she gave them a pencil case as a present - recycled denim and decorative stitches. That was early 80s and I stll use one myself although now the stitches are now showing wear and tear. And guess what, I made a number for my GD, filled with colour pencils they are her favourite gift.
My youngest daughter was invited to every birthday party by her classmates on condition she gave them a pencil case as a present - recycled denim and decorative stitches. That was early 80s and I stll use one myself although now the stitches are now showing wear and tear. And guess what, I made a number for my GD, filled with colour pencils they are her favourite gift.
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A lovely family tradition!
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I think this looks wonderful Sue. You always come up with great design ideas. I have a lot of these cute little stitches and they look great on here. Well done. Love Chris
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Great idea. It sure beats the sampler of stitches I am working on. :)
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Absolutely love what you have done.. Thank you for sharing and waking up get busy juices. ;-)
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Hi Sue,
Your purses are beautiful. I would like to try one. Where do you find the instruction for the purse.Can you give this when you get some time.Thanks.
Your purses are beautiful. I would like to try one. Where do you find the instruction for the purse.Can you give this when you get some time.Thanks.
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DL the free design from My Gardened.com site and the instructions come with the DL. Marg
www.mygardened.com
www.mygardened.com
Thanks, Marg
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What a clever idea. Thanks Sue.
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HI sue & mranderson,
Thanks. I was able to find instruction with DL I plan to make this week end. My daughter is visiting & she will be interested in making as well. I have to have the inst under my belt before I can show her. Thanks again.
Thanks. I was able to find instruction with DL I plan to make this week end. My daughter is visiting & she will be interested in making as well. I have to have the inst under my belt before I can show her. Thanks again.
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I love this. I've played with designs from my Viking but not my Babylock.
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Another fabulous idea Sue. very creative and rather effective looking.
Wonderful work as always...hugs Kerry
still yet to do one of these....but soon.
Wonderful work as always...hugs Kerry
still yet to do one of these....but soon.
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Terrific idea to discover some of all fabulous things our machines can do - and end up with a gorgeous purse besides! Well done!
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karenalice
06 Oct 2015
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Looks great! I keep a small zip pouch near my sewing area to record all the threads etc I am out of. Then I just take it with me to the sewing store. This would be even better than the one I use now... rows and rows of scissors.
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