Let’s create the purse lining, inside pocket, and install the purse feet for the Urban Summer Purse Tutorial~Part #2. Just for consistancy…I left you with Step 4 in the last tutorial so I will begin Part#2 with step 5. Materials Needed: Lining (solid color fabric) Pocket (printed fabric) Purse Feet Pellon Stabilizer Magnetic Closure Step 5…
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This Old Purse Survey
Today is the last day to cast your vote on the weekly poll. Please take a minute to take the quick survey poll on “This Old Purse”. What does your favorite purse reveal about you? The purse you carry should fall into three categories of fabulous!
Royal Valentine Clutch
Introducing the “Royal Valentine Clutch”. This is a great combination of upcycling a leather skirt and woven fabric from the Republic of Senegal in West Africa. The fold over clutch with zipper and latch is so cute it’s not just for Valentine’s day, but for any day. Let me know what you think of my newest creation. …
Sneak Peek Friday’s
Here’s a sneak peek into the world of La Cartera! New design ideas for the weekend, special events, accomplishments, and a sneak peek into this weeks survey results. What’s Happening in the Polls This is the first time that all categories are tied???? I would like to thank everyone who participates in the poll surveys, it…
Urban Summer Purse Tutorial Part #1
The Urban Summer Purse Tutorial is a 3 part series. Please follow me to receive notification of any updates automatically. I’ve made some minor adjustments to the straps for stability that will be revealed in the 3rd tutorial. Lets begin with selecting your fabric of choice and materials needed: Printed fabric 1/2 yard needed Solid…
Poll Results- “Color My Purse Beautiful”
The poll results for “Color My Purse Beautiful” are here. The results are surprising to me….Because so many people are in love with the urban summer purse. So the survey shows…that If I colored your purse beautiful the majority of people would want a neutral color purse. Thank you for your opinion! I’ve posted the final results…
This Old Purse Survey
Take the survey poll on “This Old Purse”. What does your favorite purse reveal about you? I found myself carrying the same old purse. I never thought of a purse as one of life’s little pleasure. It’s the one item that carries everything you need, or matches your outfit perfectly. The purse you carry falls into three categories…
Urban Summer
As you know this month I have been upcycling, recycling, and repurposing textiles to create purses/totes and wallets. Well I have finally used some colorful fabric from Accra, Ghana and turquoise fabric I’ve had for years. I think the combination is pretty cool, for a spring time and “Urban Summer” look. Click on the pictures to enlarge them. Let me know what…
Poll Results- Does Purse Size Really Matter?
Does purse size really matter? Well the polls are closed and the people have spoken. The resounding response is that purse size doesn’t matter, it depends on my activity. Of course that was my thought exactly! Thank you for your responses. Don’t forget to vote on this weeks poll “Color My Purse Beautiful”. If I colored your purse,…
Color My Purse Beautiful
While I was being molded into a young lady, I noticed that my mother either carried a black purse or a brown purse. The purse would match her shoes too. Come to think of it, no one that I can remember carried a bright-colored purse. I think it was just the sign of the times. In fact…
Poll – Does Purse Size Really Matter?
I’ve been accused of being neat and that’s the reason I carry a small purse. So if that’s true, that means if you carry a large purse you’re messy. My personal opinion is that I carry what my activity calls for. If I’m going to the gym I carry a gym bag, and a small…
The Hippie Conversion Tote
The hippie conversion tote bag, is what I’ve converted from a 1970’s suede pillowcase to the year 2013. I can’t wait to carry my new tote bag! I added the heaviest single sided fusible ultra firm stabilizer, which makes the tote bag stand firm and tall. I bought the handles, and added a snap, with fabric lining from…
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