Tomato Soup Purse with Matching Jewelry

I am so impressed by your work.Please consider a tutorial as soon as you can. A great inspiration.

Hi Judith R. Answering your question--this is my own pattern. But I am really glad you asked me to post a tutorial about it. Tip: I use my 5 x 7 embroidery hoop as a template to draw the rounded edges for the purse flap closure. I add more material to the other end of the flap--generous enough to tuck into the backside of the purse. Using the embroidery hoop as a template--I draw and cut the buckrum stabilizer first, and from there I use the stabilizer as a template to draw and cut rounded edges for the exterior fabric and interior fabric. I make a sandwich of exterior fabric and lining fabric facing each other, and the buckrum on top. Stitch scant 1/8 inch through all 3 layers around the edge - leave end of flap open so you can turn it pretty side out. I don't trim away any fabric or stabilizer from the sewn 1/8 inch seam before I turn the flap pretty side out. Once I turn the flap pretty side out--I just use my fingers to smooth the seams, and then top stich. I continue to keep the end of the purse flap open so I can install a magnetic snap--and of course the stabilizer is already inside the flap, ready to support the snap. I'll make a tutorial with photos to give you an idea how it goes. Thanks for your interest. Check back in a couple of days for the tutorial, ok? I'm working in the studio today--so I'll take my camera along. Best wishes to you. Merry Christmas.

Great purse. Love the colours and texture. Is this pattern available or is it one of your own? Thanks for the tip with the reinforcing - I will try that

Hi yard78. Merry Christmas to you. Thanks for your great comment.

Love your purse!

Hello Terri. I enjoyed reading your bio on craftsy. Nice to hear you've been sewing since you were a young teen. Isn't sewing a great hobby? I also like machine embroidery and have a Babylock. Have you seen the machine embroidery design site called urbanthreads.com? A bit on the strange side--but clever and fun. Thank you for the great comment about my tomato soup purse and polymer clay accessories. Let's keep in touch.

Love this bag and accessories...The colours are just beautiful! Way to go Shoestring :)

Hey there 2 strings. Are we related? I'm shoestring. Ha. Ha. Thanks for your thoughtful words. Is the baby photo you? I love the little baby.

Love your purse! Fabric is great and construction is gorgeous. Jewelry is a lovely match, too. You are so right about the foundation stabilizers making a huge difference in the overall shape and durability of your purses and bags.