New year, new you, blah blah blah. So, in all actuallity it is the new year, and it is the time to try new things and shake it up a bit. The first bag of the year that I wanted to create, was going to be a challenge. Something small, simple, that is seen everywhere, but how are they made? I'm talking about the little snap coin pouches, similar to what my greataunt would keep her cigarettes in. I didn't even know the name of the little frames or where I would begin to start designing a pattern. I've come to find out that they are called "kiss lock" metal purse frames. Looks like the little knobs are kissing. Heh.
And to start on this adventure, what the first thing that I do? Google it. "Snappy lock frame thingy" didn't really help find a tutorial or anything. But I did find a helpful blog, Sew 4 Home, that had a quick tutorial for something similar in concept. I admit, I really only used the free pdf pattern and then cut it down, because my frame was way smaller than the tutorial's.
I am on a red kick lately, so my fabric choice was surprisingly easy. I don't know what it's called or anything; I received a big box of remnants from Jo-Anns for Christmas. The piece I had was about a 1/4 of a yard, so I couldn't do a big bag or anything. Anyway, perfect fit with the antique brass looking frame.
Here are the results of about an hour of sewing/cutting/googling.
I think it turned out nice.
