Enjoy an assortment of informative painting, purse making and fashion related articles.
The first thing you can consider when looking for a sewing machine for making a purse is what level of sewing are you looking at. Is it for fun or are you starting a business? If it’s for just the casual purse making venture then you may want to purchase a good home sewing machine. If your sewing pursuits are more on the profit making side, an industrial machine is highly recommended.
I thought my sewing machine was crazy and was trying to ruffle my last nerve. How many times I wish someone heard my cry for help as I tried to sew my purses. Turns out I just wasn’t crying out or searching for assistance in the right area. If you feel like I did take a deep breath you came to the right place.
Would You Like To Be A Handbag Designer Too? As I pursued the idea of becoming a handbag designer and creating my own line of purses some years ago I explored a few websites, bought ebooks and read business plans. I did all the proper idealistic approaches I could dig up on how to make handbags. …
Simple Tip For Advancing Your Product… If you are interested in knowing how to make handbags or being the ultimate handbag designer, here is a bit of helpful information for you. How many times have you heard someone say “I know” and you knew that they really didn’t know? In fact, they didn’t even allow …
Which Designer Are You? Having come across numerous designers and artisans in my 20 plus years of artistry, I’ve come to recognize a few traits that are evident in the two basic types of “designers”. Take a stroll with me and see if you recognize any of these characteristics. But before pointing that finger at …
Did You Know Free Advice Is Not Always Welcomed? I met a newbie designer the other day. I tried to give her some free advice on perfecting her product. She was so enthusiastic about the product her eyes lit up as she spoke of her wonderful designs. I thought her excitement was great! I was …
Can You Believe That You Can Make a Bag Too? It’s amazing how people from all walks of life are falling in love with purses and want to know how to make a bag. It’s almost like a purse bug hits us. The thing is that this bug doesn’t seem to discriminate either- it’s hitting …
When purchasing a painted handbag for the first time most people are concerned with how to maintain their gorgeous purse. Care is an absolute necessity with any handbag or painted product. Fortunately, the care of your painted fabric handbag is minimal when it has been painted with the right fabric paints. The use of correct fabrics when painting and proper care is essential in the extended life of the bag.
The truth be told…I was not always a lover of handbags until I began creating them with paintings on fabric. For me it was always a matter of function- total and complete necessity. Bags were a necessary toter for the multiplicity of snacks and gadgets my kids needed; a kitchen sink of sorts; to put it mildly.
Painting your handbag! What am I talking about here? Well for the most part, ladies love their handbags, hats, belts and shoes. Most ladies also love to know that their handbag is unique. I really don’t know anyone who enjoys going out dressed to the hilt only to find your twin…someone dressed just like you. What a feeling!
This is an exciting topic for those of us who like to add a bit of zip to our wardrobe. Painting on clothes is not new but there are new styles and techniques evolving on a regular basis. Creating wearable art is a wonderful way to express your style and personality by applying it to your wardrobe.
There are numerous fabric paints on the market today. Although many may be used interchangeably, there are some techniques that require a specific type of paint to effectively achieve specific results. Your paint choices would greatly depend on the look you would like to have with the fabric you are painting on.