After all patterns are meant to be experimented on!
Enjoy!
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Showing posts with label purse. Show all posts
Showing posts with label purse. Show all posts
August 21, 2013
Free Crochet Pattern Suede and Boa Purse
After all patterns are meant to be experimented on!
Enjoy!
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April 23, 2013
Free Vintage Crochet Pattern Ruffle Bag
I didn't know the link was broken, but now it has been fixed.
Enjoy this vintage pattern!
March 28, 2013
Venetion Bag Free Vintage Crochet Pattern
Here is a cute pattern from my vintage collection.
I really like the unique way the handles are attached.
Enjoy!
March 25, 2013
Stripes Purse Free Crochet Pattern
Striped Purse is this week's free pattern.
I wanted to continue with the color changes in the stripes but wanted to do something different so I color blocked each side. I think it turned out nice.
Enjoy!
January 31, 2013
Free Vintage Pattern Traveler's Bag
Free vintage pattern!
I think free is so much better!
If the patterns are vintage, shouldn't they be free to all?
Just wondering.
Enjoy!
December 04, 2012
Peppermint Purse & Scarf Free Crochet Pattern
I wanted to post something more in line with the holiday spirit. What goes better with Christmas then Red & White & Peppermints? How about this Peppermint Purse & Scarf set!
Both are made using worsted weight yarn. You simply carry the unused yarn behind your stitches as you work them so dropping and picking up colors are a breeze. For those who aren't familiar with the process here is a tutorial I made awhile back that should help illustrate the idea better.
I used a combination of both the yarns to make the fringe on the scarf and this big, chunky tassel at the bottom of the purse. Feeling more in the holiday spirit yet?
Enjoy!
November 15, 2012
Free Vintage Pattern: Open Crown Hat & Bag
The patterns are crochet and from the middle to late 40's.
If you don't like how floppy a hat and purse can get when made solely of yarn you can line it with buckram.
Buckram is a very heavy, but light weight interfacing used in making hats so they will keep their shape.
It's found at most fabric stores, but you do have to ask for it.
Enjoy!
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October 29, 2012
Black & White Hat, Scarf and Mittens Set Free Crochet Patterns
It's been a long time I know.
I had a bad move to a rural area where power hits killed my hard drive before I found my surge protector. Thank heavens for back ups!
So many things got mis-laid and probably more are still in boxes. Yes I did label all the boxes like: Kitchen. Problem is that was all I put on the boxes that held everything that goes into my kitchen, including food, towels, the junk drawer, etc. It was 3 days before I found my pots and pans.
Today is my first day to republish my free pattern site after wading through copies of copies that were mirrored in my back up. It is for a HAT, SCARF and MITTENS that are made of blocks of color.
As long as you know how to single crochet, double crochet (my favorite stitch combination for texture) and how to drop and pick up colors you can make this set.
The easiest to make is the scarf.
Wouldn't you just love the look on their faces if they all showed up with their gifts! Especially if you made them all in the same two colors!
I had a bad move to a rural area where power hits killed my hard drive before I found my surge protector. Thank heavens for back ups!
So many things got mis-laid and probably more are still in boxes. Yes I did label all the boxes like: Kitchen. Problem is that was all I put on the boxes that held everything that goes into my kitchen, including food, towels, the junk drawer, etc. It was 3 days before I found my pots and pans.
Today is my first day to republish my free pattern site after wading through copies of copies that were mirrored in my back up. It is for a HAT, SCARF and MITTENS that are made of blocks of color.
As long as you know how to single crochet, double crochet (my favorite stitch combination for texture) and how to drop and pick up colors you can make this set.
The easiest to make is the scarf.
You could change the colors to match the colors of a favorite football team or how about school colors. Great way to earn a little extra cash making scarves in your school colors!
There is also a PURSE that can go with the set.
One or all would make nice gifts.
Maybe you could make a HAT for Uncle George, a SCARF for sister Sue, MITTENS for little Sammy and a PURSE for Aunt Mable!
Wouldn't you just love the look on their faces if they all showed up with their gifts! Especially if you made them all in the same two colors!
Enjoy!
March 05, 2012
Free Vintage Crochet Pattern Black Bag & Purse
Here is another oldie from my collection.
It is a crochet pattern for a purse and hat.
The pattern calls it a Black Bag & Hat, but who can really tell in a black & white photo.
The pattern is available in a down loadable pdf.
I hope you enjoy it!
March 02, 2012
Free Vintage Ruffled Bag Crochet Pattern
I try to post 2 free vintage patterns from my collection a week and this week's second pattern is this Ruffled Bag. It's crochet and around late 30's or early 40's.
I realize there are people out there who sell vintage patterns and I've even bought a few (I never post one I've bought a copy of, only the patterns I have the actual printed page/booklet of that I personally have bought at thrift stores, antique stores, estate sales, etc.) and have always been disappointed with the lack of instructions originally published. Often I've had to set down and basically re-write the pattern in order to make it. Because of this, I feel they should be made free. Good luck in making them!
January 17, 2012
Here is a great photo tutorial on how to make a "fabric" with pop tabs and chain stitch in crochet. It's fairly easy to do.
I used this tecnique when I make the Pop Tab Envelope Purse. As you can see from the photo the purse needed to be linned but you can still see clearly the pop tab "fabric".
I also used it to make part of this Pop Tab Monkey.It would be great to use in other totes and purse styles as well as maybe in a vest or scarf.
As soon as I get the video posted for the tutorial I'll let you know!
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November 27, 2011
Vintage Crochet Patterns
I've only recently discovered vintage crochet patterns.I had never really looked at them before thinking they were all doilies and pillow cases, you know old lady/grandma stuff, but I was wrong!
There are a lot of great purse patterns out there that work very well for today.
Here is my first attempt. I got the pattern out of a really old book I had. I had always liked the texture or look of the stitches on the purse and intended on using it for inspiration. (I've got book cases and folders full of inspiration photos)I used an all cotton yarn I got on clearance and never really found a use for. (Sound familiar?) It's a sugar 'n cream yarn in off white.
It's basically you are making at large rectangle that you then fold in at the sides and then fold over at the corners.
You need to line the purse, but if using a magnetic fastener you would have to do that anyway.
I like how it came out and plan on doing more.
The only real disadvantage to vintage purse patterns that I have ran into is the lack of gauge and size of the finished item. But that can work to your advantage. Basically you just substitute any yarn you'd like to work with and then use a hook you're comfortable with and go! Yarn weight is really what your size is dependant on.
Happy Crocheting!
Donna
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August 09, 2011
Free Crochet Pattern Ice Blue Hat & Scarf
Just posted this Free Crochet Pattern:
Ice Blue Hat
&
Ice Blue Scarf
They go great with last week's
Ice Blue Purse!
If you ever have a problem with a pattern of mine or you'd like to suggest something you'd like to see in a pattern, email me!
contact@donnascrochetdesigns.com
Can't wait to hear from you!
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August 04, 2011
3 Halloween Inspired Purses Crochet Pattern by Donna's Crochet Designs
3 Halloween Inspired Purses!
Boo with Ghost made with sport weight yarn and is 8" X 8"
EEk with Spider also made with sport weight yarn and is 8" X 8"
Kitty Kat is 7" X 13" and is made with worsted weight yarn.
All 3 purses use eyelash yarn to edge them.
Instructions also include how to make each purses unique handles out of craft wire, beads, bells, etc!
Come check them out!
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August 02, 2011
Ice Blue Purse Free Crochet Pattern
This weeks free pattern is: Ice Blue PurseIt has silver flower accents and silver handles.
The flowers and handles are made from size 5 DMC Metallic thread. You can find this in the needlework isle of most craft stores. Its usually close to where the embroidery floss is kept.
Easy to work with once you get it rolled into a ball. I found if you try to work from the skein you end up with a lot of knots to un-knot!
Next week I will post the instructions on how to make a matching scarf and hat!
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April 25, 2011
Two-Sided Elephant Tote Free Crochet Pattern
This two-side (one side is pink and the other is lavender with the sides and bottom split between the two colors) Elephant tote has applique ear, eyelid complete with eyelashes, "painted" toe nails and flowers to give it this great 3-d look!Only one skein of pink and one skein of lavender yarn is needed to make this bag!
You can find the free pattern here!
I hope you enjoy it!
If you ever have a question I am only an e-mail away at: Contact@donnascrochetdesigns.com
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March 23, 2009
How To Make a Sewn in Lining for a Crochet Purse
How To Make a Sewn in Lining for a Crochet Purse.
You begin by figuring out the size of the lining you will need. First measure from the inside top to the bottom of the purse. Then measure around the inside circumference of the purse. You will get a measurement something like: 7" X 20". Now add a 1\2" seam allowance to this: 8" X 21". Cut this from the fabric you are going to use as the lining. Sew short ends together, taking the 1\2" seam allowance, forming a tube.
Pin a 1\2" hem around one edge of the lining.
Pin this to inside edge of purse and sew in place.
Turn the purse inside-out and sew a line of basting stitched (long running stitches) to hold the bottom edge of the lining to the bottom of the purse. Turn right side out.
On a piece of cardboard out line the bottom of the purse and cut out.
Lay cardboard on a small piece of batting and trim the batting until only 1\4" extends from the edge all around.
Rep with your lining fabric.
With craft glue, glue the lining to the back of the cardboard using tape to hold it in place until dry.
Once dry, remove the tape and glue the finished bottom the the inside bottom of the purse.
How To Make a Drop In Lining For a Purse
How to Make a Drop in Lining for a Crochet Purse.
I call it a drop in lining because it isn't completely sewn into the purse, top and bottom. You can pull it out.
You begin by measuring the depth of the purse (from the inside top edge to the bottom. Then you measure the circumference around the inside of the purse. You will have a measurement something like: 7" X 26".
You now add a 1\2" seem allowance to that measurement, so it's now 8" X 27". Cut that size rectangle from the fabric you will be lining the purse with.
Fold the rectangle in half so that both short end meet. Pin and sew a 1\2" seam.
Fold the rectangle in half so that both short end meet. Pin and sew a 1\2" seam.
Make a pattern of the bottom of the purse by drawing around it and then adding 1\2" for seam allowances. Pin the bottom to one long edge of lining. The purse I am lining has a square bottom so I had to be careful pinning around corners.
Bottom completely pinned to bottom lining.
Lining sewn together.
If you wish to add a pocket, now is the time to do it. Decide how big of a pocket you would like, cut two out of fabric, pin wrong sides together and sew leaving a space for turning. Turn pocket to right sides, sew opening closed, pin and sew to lining.
Pin under a 1\2" hem around outer edge of lining--hem is always to the wrong side of what you are making.
Drop the lining into the purse, wrong sides together. Pin in place and then sew lining to purse.
Picture of finished lining in purse.
Lining has been sewn to the purse, but can still be pulled out.
Lining sewn together.
If you wish to add a pocket, now is the time to do it. Decide how big of a pocket you would like, cut two out of fabric, pin wrong sides together and sew leaving a space for turning. Turn pocket to right sides, sew opening closed, pin and sew to lining.
Pin under a 1\2" hem around outer edge of lining--hem is always to the wrong side of what you are making.
Drop the lining into the purse, wrong sides together. Pin in place and then sew lining to purse.
Picture of finished lining in purse.
Lining has been sewn to the purse, but can still be pulled out.
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