Frame purses

I have been thinking of making frame purse after inspired by pictures and the sewing group I join in Facebook.  I looked through the various tutorials and videos online but still do not have the confident of doing one.  During my recent visit to Ipoh early this month, I was so excited to find this frame in one of the Daiso chain stores.  It only costs RM5.  It comes with a complete manual, just what I need.  

Purse frame from Daiso

Manual page 1

Manual page 2

I traced the pattern from the manual and made a template out of cardboard.  Then  I cut the fabric using the template, 2 for the outer layer (floral) and another 2 for the lining (polka dots).

I used a thin batting as the interfacing for the outer layer and a thin interfacing for the lining.  I did some free motion quilting on the outer fabric.

Then I sew according to the instruction.

The scariest part is to insert and fix the frame onto the sewn fabric.  I just used UHU glue.   I started with one side and after it dried, then I did the other one.  After completing them, I find it is not as difficult as I thought.  It is even easier than sewing zipper.

So sorry I didn't manage to snap pictures for the whole process as I was too excited to finish the whole thing.

The finished product:-)

I decided to sew a coin pouch and a stationery pouch with the remaining fabric.

A family of pouches

The inside.

Then I was a bit more confident.  I tried out with a combination of cotton and denim.  I came out with two designs- The flower and The Lace and Buttons.  I used a thick stabilizer as interfacing instead of batting as the denim fabric is stiff.  It turn out to be just nice - sturdy and not flimsy.

Denim with flower applique frame purse

Denim and buttons frame purse

For the computer geeks

I made this stationery case especially for the boys who most of them are computer geeks.  The fabric resemble the laptop keyboard and quilted for firmer structure.

Again, both of them are given away as gifts to my nephew and my son's good friend.

My collection of handmade denims pouches

I love denim jeans fabric as it is classic, durable and its stiffness make the pouches look more sturdy.

 This flat denim pouch decorated with lace and wooden button making it looks feminine.  The blue and white floral inner fabric adds to its beauty.

Simple flat denim pouch decorated with silver plated buttons

Box denim pouch with contrasting pockets and centre part decorated with antique bronze plated buttons

Box denim pouch decorated with antique bronze plated buttons and butterfly charms.  The zipper pull is a bee charm

Small denim box coin pouch with lace, wooden buttons and antique bronze plated charm.