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How to apply Magnetic Snap Closures

Notions

(Apply before sewing your lining and outer together).

  • It's a good idea to reinforce the area of fabric (wrong side) where you are going to apply the snaps with a small square of Fusible Interfacing.
  • Mark the both the areas where you want place the snaps.
  • Make two very small slits into your markings (a stitch ripper is perfect for this job).
  • Push the prongs into the right side of your fabric.
  • Slip one of the thin metal discs over the prongs on the wrong side of the snap and then push the prongs down flat (away from each other) with your thumb.
  • Repeat steps 1-5 with the other half of the snap

How to apply Bag Feet

(Apply before sewing your lining and outer together).

  • Mark each of the 4 areas where you want to place your bag feet (not too close to the ends of the corners, you don't want the feet to be too visible).
  • Make two very small slits into your markings (a stitch ripper is perfect for this job).
  • Push the prongs into the right side of your fabric.
  • Push the prongs down flat (away from each other) with your thumb.
  • Repeat steps 1-4 with the remaining feet.

How to apply fabric to Purse Frames (which do not have sewing holes).

How to use Internal Flex Frames

See our blog for easy step-by-step instructions with pics and a pattern.

How to use Internal Hex Open Frames (not to be confused with 'Flex' frames)

Making a purse with a Hex Opening frame is much like making a bag with an elasticated or drawstring opening. Drawstring bags have a casing (fabric tube) sewn into the opening of the bag through which the cord or elastic is threaded though; for Hex Opening frame purses/bags we just substitute the cord for a Hex Frame - easy!

  • Sew the purse exterior and purse lining to your desired size ensuring that the width of the purse will be at least 1.5" (4cm) wider, than the frame itself (it can be even wider if you wish).
  • Place the lining bag into the exterior and sew a casing (fabric tube) large enough to accommodate the flex frame by folding down the top edges of the entire purse down (just as if you were making a drawstring bag) except we are going to leave both sides of the casing open.
  • The Hex frame comes in 4 parts; 2 frame halves, and 2 hinge pins. Assemble one of the hinges of the frame by bringing the two frame halves together (pliers make this bit easier) to bring the hinges together and inserting one of the pins into the hinge.
  • Insert the frame into the casing (so that the unhinged ends go in first) through one of the open sides. Push the frame through until the unhinged ends are exposed at the other side.
  • Make up the hinge on the other end of the frame as before.
  • Sew both of the open edges of the casing closed.

Basket Style Handbag Pattern instructions (click here for the free pattern)

Basket Style Handbag Pattern

Finished Bag Dimensions (approx): 13" (33cm) wide, 9" (23 cm) tall, and 4" (10cm) deep.

This lovely square bottomed bag looks so professional yet it is not difficult to construct. Don't be put off by the number of steps, none of them are tricky or time consuming! The use of a craft weight sew-in interlining in the bag's construction makes the bag durable and stand up on its own. Combine that with bag's metal accessories and you will have friends asking you where you bought that gorgeous bag from! This would make a great Bag Kit present for yourself or a friend. The cost of all the items below is around £20.00; which is a steal for handbag which will be completely unique!

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