Hi everyone, I know it's been a few weeks since I posted and I just want you to know
how grateful I am for your support. It gets exhausting trying to find a balance between
my personal life, work, and YouTube but I am always excited to post new videos for you!
So with that said, are you ready to see how everything turned out?
Before we start, here is what the dress and fabric looked like before.
If you didn't get a chance to see the sketch, click the link at the top right hand corner or down below!
You can also find the full list of supplies down below so be sure to check that out if
you want to do this project!
First off, I cut out all of my pieces: I started with my lining fabric which is 12 inches wide by 14 inches tall
with a ½ inch seam allowance on all sides. Woven interfacing which is 11 inches wide by 13 inches tall.
Then I cut the pattern pieces into two to create this angled line.
Added my seam allowance to the pattern and then cut the pieces from the dress.
I need exact copies of each piece from the dress fabric and from the satin fabric.
So basically 2 identical pieces from each pattern.
Next, I cut out the back pocket piece from the dress, the interfacing, and the satin
fabric. Each being about 12 inches wide and 6 inches tall Now, I have everything I need
to start sewing!
I am going to start by sewing the two triangular pieces together to create the two main outside panels
Then iron on the woven interfacing to both the front and back panels to give
it extra support.
Take the back pocket pieces and sew them together along the top. You can choose to finish off
the edge if you want but since it is not exposed, you'll be fine.
Now, Attach the interfacing to the outside dress fabric for added structure.
Since I want to attach a magnetic clasp to the pocket I'll have to attach a strip of interfacing
to the lining fabric, along the area where the clasp will be.
Add a 1in by 2in piece of craft foam to the area where the clasp will be. I am placing
mine in the center about 1/2 inch from the top of the pocket.
Cut two holes through the foam and lining, but not the outside dress fabric. Insert the clasp, the washer, and
then bend the legs to secure it.
Stay stitch the pieces together so that they don't move while you finish up the rest of the bag.
To find the location to put the other side of the clasp, place the finished back pocket
panel on the back outside panel, the way it would look when completed.
Cut a 8 inch by 10 ¾ inch piece of craft foam and mark the area to cut the slits for the clasp.
The foam will also help the purse fold over exactly where it should and help give it more
structure versus looking like a potato sack.
Insert the clasp, the washer, and then bend the legs to secure it.
Now stay stitch the back pocket onto the back panel and that part is done.
Next, cut out the strap from the faux leather aka vinyl. Mine is about 2 ½ inches by 12
inches. Add interfacing to the back for support, fold over the side seams and then sew.
Make sure to use some sort of tracing or tissue paper for leather or vinyl of any sort, otherwise
it'll get stuck in the machine and will not look good at all.
Figure out the best placement for the strap by folding over the clutch, then stay stitch
it along the side seams, so it doesn't move while you continue on the bag.
Now that you have your two outside panels and inside lining pieces ready to go we can
finally get this bag completed!
Sandwich and sew the zipper in between the lining fabric and the wrong side of the main
panel. Make sure to unzip the zipper to make it easier to sew.
And then sew it the same way for the other side.
When that's done, flip the panels over to match each other. Wrong sides together.
Sew 3 of the four sides, keeping the one side of the lining fabric open.
Finish off your edges if you want, then flip the bag inside out making sure the corners are all pushed out.
Sew the bottom of the lining and then use a serger or zigzag stitch to finish the edges.
Tuck it inside and now you have yourself a bag!
For the zipper pull, I just cut X2 ¼ inch pieces of pleather. Used hot glue to secure
the wrong sides together. And then used aluminum copper wire to attach it to the pull.
And now, I'm done!
Let me know what you think in the comments below and whether you would want this bag
for yourself or as a gift for someone else!
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