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As my embroidery machine went on strike at a very inopportune moment, I tried to overcome my frustration by sewing something. I used two of the decorative stitches of my sewing machine to do this little purse.
I would have preferred silver coloured metal throughout for the frame or off-white plastic knobs, but at least the green of the one I had matches the lining.
Material: worsted wool from a trouser leg, beige coloured 35 year old lace, green cotton lining (leftover from a recently made dress for my GD).
The flash makes it look a bit lopsided which fortunately it is not.
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mariagiannina
29 Apr 2015
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Mops, what a pretty little purse! The lace and the fancy stitches look great, You are one clever lady!
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Thank you.
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That is so effective, and an excellent use of those stitches.
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I used to make stitched borders with or without lace, and repeat a "recipe" on yokes of child's dresses, but once machine embroidery took over I forgot how much creative fun it is to play with those stitches.
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It is lovely. The lace and decorative stitches give it a bit of a retro look, and the green knobs make it very fun and youthful. Well done. Hope your embroidery machine goes back to work soon!
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Thank you. Don't know how useful it will be, but it was fun making it.
I got my machine back on track. Not too soon as I have an order for 20 towels and 20 guest towels. Don't know how many times I switched it off and restarted. So now I don't dare switch it off as the problem occurs when I start it up. Once I got it going it worked beautifully as ever.
I got my machine back on track. Not too soon as I have an order for 20 towels and 20 guest towels. Don't know how many times I switched it off and restarted. So now I don't dare switch it off as the problem occurs when I start it up. Once I got it going it worked beautifully as ever.
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I reckon it looks fabulous Martine. I love the lace with those delicate stitches. Not a fan of green but it sure makes the purse pop! Love Chris
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Thank you, Chris. I am usually a blue person but bought the frame to go with my GD's dress, needed one only but as I bought it only I decided to get more than one. In fact, I ordered six :), green, blue and pink, two each. I hope they'll make nice gifts
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I love it. It's very eclectic with the antique lace and the "new" lime green.
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Thank you. The lace, some 10" long, came from my mother's stash. She used it for a skirt for my daughter when she was about 8 and she will be 44 in September.
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Very nicely done - just right for change. Great colors :)
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Thank you. It's a bit big for change, but would be right for some cosmetics.
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dragonflyer
29 Apr 2015
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Great job, Martine...hope you machine is back up and running...
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Thank you and yes, it is, but I don't dare switch it off at the moment.
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Beautiful!! I have yet to try doing this. Yours looks very professional. Great job!
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Thanks. It is just a matter of sewing straight lines.
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I love those decorative stitches. They go great with the lace. This is a very pretty purse for a prom if it is big enough or a beautiful coin purse. I guess your machine knew you needed to play for a while, but I'm glad you got it back in working order.
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Thank you, it is big enough. And when you look you can see 2 small thingies/eyelets where you can attach a chain or a cord to make a handle.
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crafter2243
29 Apr 2015
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This turned out great. Awesome when little left over materials become something pretty
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Thank you. I am attacking my bags and boxes with "I'll use that sometime" articles but it is an uphill struggle. So many nice pieces, I would be wise to do some series to see a dent in the stock of fabric!
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dailylaundry
29 Apr 2015
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I love the fact that you "reused" so many parts to this adorable purse!! And, it looks like you can add a chain to it!! Hugs, Laura*
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Thanks. Yes you can add a chain, or hang a charm.
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theduchess
29 Apr 2015
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Martine, what perfect timing!I was just making comments about recycling when I read this. Beautiful. I was saying I had immortalized a massive oak tree that was torn down to make way for the widening of a local freeway. Tree dates back to before 1868 (was site of a war skirmish in this area. So much beauty, Such is life. Your purse looks perfect.
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Thank you.
What a pity there was no clever solution to save that tree - the oldies are often so beautiful!
What a pity there was no clever solution to save that tree - the oldies are often so beautiful!
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You know how to decorate a purse, Martine, I love it!
Hugs, Lidia
Hugs, Lidia
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Thank you!
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asterixsew
02 May 2015
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This is delightful. I love the account of the fabrics you have used. Your purse already has a great history
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Thank you.
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