Karen’s Opinion

Having Fun, Making Purses

My eyes are buggy from sewing all weekend! I finally remembered to keep track of my time and discovered that it takes me 5 to 6 hours to make one purse. I’m slow but I like to take my time and do a good job.

I made this bag from a fabric from Moda called Peace on Earth. You would think it would be a Christmas fabric but it is not.

See all the pockets inside!



I made this purse from a striped fabric. I tried something new and made the outside pocket in a curved shape.

You can purchase these bags from my Etsy site as soon as I upload them.

August 16th, 2009 Posted by karen in crafts and sewing |

12 Responses to “ Having Fun, Making Purses ”

1. # 1 Mountain Woman Says:
   August 17th, 2009 at 8:39 am

   It’s beautiful Karen.
   .-= Mountain Woman´s last blog ..Ramblings on a Hot Day =-.

2. # 2 cady Says:
   August 17th, 2009 at 1:21 pm

   I think it’s so neat that you make purses. And the pockets? Awesome. I love purses with lots of pockets!
   .-= cady´s last blog ..24 Weeks — Viability! =-.

3. # 3 valmg Says:
   August 17th, 2009 at 8:44 pm

   They look great!
   What’s the handle on the top one made of?
   .-= valmg´s last blog ..Now Blogging From Val’s Kitchen =-.

4. # 4 corrin Says:
   August 18th, 2009 at 10:38 am

   Love the handles. Very unique!
   .-= corrin´s last blog ..Duet =-.

5. # 5 Lynne Says:
   August 18th, 2009 at 5:14 pm

   I really love the colors in that top one! You’ve been very busy lately!
   .-= Lynne´s last blog ..A Day in the Life of a Laptop =-.

6. # 6 karen Says:
   August 18th, 2009 at 11:05 pm

   Val, the handle is rattan. It is bendable, which I like better than a stiff bamboo handle.

7. # 7 valmg Says:
   August 19th, 2009 at 4:29 am

   Neat! Thanks
   .-= valmg´s last blog ..17 Again DVD Review =-.

8. # 8 Barbara Says:
   August 19th, 2009 at 7:34 pm

   I love your purses. It’s hard for me to choose one. I have you on my must get list!
   .-= Barbara´s last blog ..Relax With Barbara On Wednesday 49 =-.

9. # 9 karen Says:
   August 19th, 2009 at 8:21 pm

   Aw! Thanks.

10. # 10 LIZZIE Says:
    August 20th, 2009 at 1:26 am

    Lately, I suddenly have a huge interest on sewing, making clothes and bags and many blogs in the blogosphere had helped in fueling that interest.. Yours included. Thanks very much for sharing and love all your creations!
    .-= LIZZIE´s last blog ...::MTV World Stage::. =-.

11. # 11 karen Says:
    August 20th, 2009 at 10:28 am

    I know what you mean, Lizzie. I see things others are making and get inspired!

12. # 12 jacqueline Says:
    August 27th, 2009 at 5:57 pm

    Very functional. Love the color. Thanks for sharing.