My Form and Draping class is over. The dress form is completed and I also learned some very basic draping and pattern adjustment skills. The class, part of the Master Seamstress program at the University of Rhode Island , was well done and I am really tempted to take additional classes. It is a 2 hour drive from my house so it will have to be something I am really interested in doing... maybe a Chanel jacket!!
I also finished the purse I was designing. It turned out to be a real stash buster!! I finished beading the pocket on the front that I received as a gift (see previous post), the brown leather was from an on-line tambour beader friend that passed away and left me his supplies, and the side panels was a remnant from a finger labyrinth I made for our church fair.
Back view
Shoulder Strap
Side view
Inside pocket ... another left over
I also finished the purse I was designing. It turned out to be a real stash buster!! I finished beading the pocket on the front that I received as a gift (see previous post), the brown leather was from an on-line tambour beader friend that passed away and left me his supplies, and the side panels was a remnant from a finger labyrinth I made for our church fair.
Back view
I have been using it for the past week. The front pocket is made with steel cut beads so I have to be careful and not get it wet.
It is pretty sturdy but it was not sewn on a professional sewing machine so I have to be gentle.
Spring is in the air at least I am wishing and hoping it will be and
I will change to another "springier" bag!
