| Woven-Ribbon Handbag |
From "DIY Crafts"
episode DIC-111 |
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Sewing expert Lynne Farris has created many designs using fabric and ribbon. Her choice of a Victorian-looking crinkled ribbon adds elegance and charm to a small woven-ribbon handbag. Materials:
One piece of fusible tricot approximately 10" x 20" (the width depends on the width of the ribbon)
Narrow ribbon (1" to 1 1/2" wide) in a variety of colors (any kind, including satin, velvet or crinkled ribbon)
1/4 yard tricot for lining
Cord for drawstring
- Place the tricot fusible side up. Cut lengths of ribbon 20" long, and place them on top of the tricot with edges together. These will become the warp pieces of the weave. Seven warp ribbons were used for this handbag.
- Working from the left side and starting with the first warp ribbon, fold every other ribbon back on itself, with the fold in the center. We will weave from the center to the edge.
- Place a ribbon crosswise over the warp ribbons in the center of the handbag. Bring the folded ribbons back to their original straight positions, placing them over the top of the ribbon that was just placed crosswise.
- Working from the left side and starting with the second warp ribbon, fold every other ribbon back on itself, with the fold in the center. These are the alternate ribbons that were folded back the first time.
- Place a ribbon of a different color crosswise over the warp ribbons, next to the first crosswise ribbon. Fold back the warp ribbons.
- Working from the right side and starting with the second warp ribbon, fold every other ribbon back on itself, with the fold in the center. Place a ribbon the same color as the crosswise ribbon in step 5 across the warp ribbons, and return the warp ribbons to their original straight positions. Continue working from the center to each side, alternating right and left sides and alternating warp ribbons. Be sure to keep the design symmetrical by using the same color ribbons left and right or center.
- When all ribbons have been woven, place a press cloth over the top, and apply an iron to fuse the ribbons to the tricot. Trim the ribbons even with the tricot all around.
- Stay-stitch the corners for added security.
- Measure two pieces of ribbon twice the width of the bag. Run a gathering stitch along both pieces, and pull the gathers up. Stitch the gathered ribbon pieces to each end of the bag. Depending on your preference, you can place the gathered ribbon so it stands up above the handbag or folds back from the top of the bag. Lynne made a bag each way.
- Turn the handbag right sides together, and stitch up the sides, using a 1/2" seam allowance. Turn right side out.
- Make the handbag lining from tricot the same dimensions as the handbag, leaving a 3"opening on the bottom seam for turning. Place the woven-ribbon handbag inside the lining bag, right sides together, and stitch around the top, using a 1/2" seam allowance. Be sure to match the side seams of the handbag and the lining.
- Turn the bag right side out by pushing the woven handbag through the opening in the bottom seam of the lining. Stitch the opening.
- Stitch a casing around the handbag approximately the width of one ribbon, and run a cord through it. Open the side seam of the lining in the casing area to thread the cord through.
RESOURCES :
Sewing Fun Stuff! Soft Sculpture Shortcuts
Model: 0806961643
Author: Lynne Farris
1996
Lynne Farris Designs
Website: www.lynnefarrisdesigns.com
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