Self Drafted Pattern: 223796-1000 - Type:Accessories
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| Reviewed by: | isidore | 
| | About isidore | | | | Member since: 6/24/10 | | Reviews written: 2 | | Sewing skills:Beginner | | patterns reviewed: 2 | | Bio: more... |
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| Posted on: | 2/16/13 0:00 AM |
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| Fabric: | Leather [See other projects in this fabric] |
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This purse was based off a Stella McCartney design as seen here for $1165 at Neiman Marcus: The original is made out of faux/polyurethane "leather" (McCartney is against leather). I made mine out of black lambskin purchased on ebay and silver aluminum chains. I also added a funky lining instead of the designer plain one - I like fun linings, even if it means making it harder to see what is in my purse!
The pattern was self drafted, although it wasn't difficult since it is a basic tote shape. The difficult part was adding the inside pocket without sewing it shut - or maybe that kind of thing is just difficult for me to figure out. I interfaced both the lambskin and the lining. The lambskin seemed a bit stretchy, so I was worried about it distorting over time. The purse closes with a magnetic snap. The tedious part was punching the holes for the lacing and lacing all the leather around the top of the bag. It can be carried as a tote, or I made a detachable chain shoulder strap that clips on so it can be carried folded over. |
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Wow that is gorgeous.
2/16/13 3:06 AM
Super cool! I love satchels for their double handles. This one is a neat twist on that idea! I'd pick up the black one, as it was a mere $1095 LOL!
2/16/13 6:57 AM
Love this purse! More fabulous than the original because it's leather.
2/16/13 10:14 AM
Wow, very nice! I love the leather stitching mirroring the handles. Very attractive purse!
2/16/13 1:58 PM
Very interesting and different. I like the chain/leather pairing.
2/16/13 3:35 PM
Beautiful purse. Love the whip stitch technique and the chains. And love lambskin -- oh, and you saved over a thousand dollars - that purse needs a night out with the savings! :)
2/17/13 6:48 AM
wow - gorgeous bag, and so patient doing all that lacing - well done
2/17/13 9:58 AM
Beautiful bag, brilliantly designed and executed. This is a winning entry!
2/21/13 1:14 PM
Great job!
2/23/13 8:13 AM
Gorgeous purse, I'm impressed! It looks buttery soft, and a "great inspired by luxury" design. I love it!
2/23/13 11:56 PM
like your bag
2/24/13 2:44 PM