How should I reinforce the seams on a patchwork purse I’m sewing?
I’m making a large patchwork purse out of calico squares. I’m going to be sewing the squares together on my sewing machine. I’m afraid that when the purse is complete and I use it, the weight of the items in the purse will split the seams. I’m using a lining in the purse. I figured I’d make the lining slightly smaller so the lining holds most of the weight. But, I still want to make sure the seams between the squares are reinforced well. What’s the best method to do this?
Once you’ve completed piecing, iron fusible fleece to the backside. This will give your purse more body and stabilize all your seams. There are different weights and stiffnesses available–choose the one that gives the purse the kind of body you want. You can also stitch in the ditch from the right side through all layers if you want to give your squares more definition. Then go ahead and line as usual. I’ve started doing this to all my purses that I make and they last longer and look much more professional.
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Tie Dye Patchwork Sling Handbag Purse $28.99 A stylish long sling handbag for every day wear – comfortable and funky. Also useful as a book bag. Measures 12″ x 13″ with a 22″ drop from the shoulder. Made of lightweight soft cotton, fully lined, outside zippered pocket and a zipper closure. This handbag speaks to your “inner hippie”. Each piece is hand dyed and hand made so colors will vary…. |
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Tag Fresh Herbs 100-Percent Cotton Tote Bag, Green Summertime Patchwork $43.95 Cheery tote bag in summertime green is 100-percent cotton and has a metal zipper closure. Large inside pocket, two long handles for easy carrying. Canvas construction. Machine wash cold separately; line dry. When open, bag is 15-1/4-inch high, 14-inch long and 12.875-inch wide…. |
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Bulk Savings 377913 Brown Jacquard Patchwork Purse … |
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Friendship & Thinking of You Greeting Card – Friendship Purse $3.95 Cover: Friendship is a treasure Inside: That enriches life with pleasure. I’m Glad We’re Friends Details: Embossed with hand sculpted dies, die-cut Manufacturer: ©Carol Wilson Fine Arts, Inc. Artist: Watercolor by Beth Grove Size: 5″x7″… |
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Punch Studio Pocket Notepad Patchwork Collage – Coral Rose $4.99 No more, plain, colorless note pads. Now with Punch Studio Note Pads you get fun, colorful note pads that are decorated with bright colors and beautiful accents that no one will miss. They are a great way to leave a note at home or the office. Each note pad has a magnetic flap closure. They are approximately 3″x 4″x 3/8″…. |
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Coach Factory Tonal Patchwork Zoe in Black/Multi F12901 $398.00 This is actually one of the most aesthetically pleasing coach bags I’ve ever encountered. It has leather, suede, metallic animal prints and signature designs patched together. It has black leather trim and gunmetal silver hardware. This handbag is sold out. The inside is a purple silk, that contrasts beautifully against the black and silver patchwork. The bag fits comfortably on your shoulder… |
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Pink Quilted Ragged Patchwork Laptop Carrying Case / Bag … |
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Cloth Mobile Pouches (With Gold Border) $24.99 A Beautiful Christmas Gift for women and young girls. Hand embroidered, silk material made mobile pouch with glass beads to enhance the look of the item. The tribes of Kutch have proven their artistic skills in the way of this item/product. A Beautiful Christmas Gift. Even mom would love it !… |
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Gigi Chantaltrade Brown Jacquard Patchwork Purse with Croco Trim — DISCONTINUED $62.95 Features front snap pocket, back zippered pocket, zippered closure, inside zippered privacy pocket, credit card slots and cell phone pouch. Measures 14-3/4″ x 10″ x 4-1/2″…. |
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Gigi Chantal Large Jacquard Patchwork Purse $25.00 Features front flap with decorative buckle and magnetic snap, zippered closure large lined interior compartment, zippered center pocket dividing the central compartment into two sections, cell phone holder, slip pocket, and zippered back pocket. Measures 17-3/8″ x 8″ x 3-7/8″…. |
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Tie Dye Patchwork Sling Handbag Purse $28.99 A stylish long sling handbag for every day wear – comfortable and funky. Also useful as a book bag. Measures 12″ x 13″ with a 22″ drop from the shoulder. Made of lightweight soft cotton, fully lined, outside zippered pocket and a zipper closure. This handbag speaks to your “inner hippie”. Each piece is hand dyed and hand made so colors will vary…. |
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