Add Your Own Touch to Handbag Patterns

Posted on January 20 2011 by Alan Polson

Can anyone tell that I simply love to make purses and handbags? One reason handbags are so much fun to make is that they are easy to add your own touch to.

You can mix and match fabrics within the same bag. Beautiful beads and trims look great on both solid color and print bags. Although you are likely making the bag from a ready-made pattern, each bag is your personal masterpiece. Be as creative as you desire. Try a fun novelty print or a formal-looking upholstery fabric. Animal prints can make delightful bags. Make a bag or tote for a special child in your life with beautiful children’s prints

Handbags are also great projects to try out your appliqué and quilting skills on. Make your own appliqués or simply attach some ready-made appliqué to a bag you have made. Many bag patterns feature quilting. Quilted tote bags can range from homespun to exotic. Some handbag patterns are repeats of classic bed quilts, while others have an art quilt or oriental look.

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