It was two months and one day ago that I first posted about making this pouch. That is not actually a long time but it felt like forever to me. I was so excited to have it finished that I took this bad picture to post. Later I'll photograph it in natural light and get better pictures of the details.
The finished bag is 5.5 inches wide and 5.25 inches tall. The sides are finished with card weaving. I used 8 cards: 4 S-threaded, 4 Z-threaded, all the cards turned forward continuously. I elected not to use fancy patterns or multiple colors for the weaving because I wanted the simplicity of the weaving to set off the complicated embroidery pattern instead of being a distraction.
The tassels on the bottom are very simple and I did not put tassels on the drawstrings. I was not sure how complicated I wanted to get with that so I chose to leave it more plain. Later I can change it if I decide I would like that better. Now I just need to enjoy looking at it for a while.
Overall I am very pleased with the result. I plan to wear it with a simple gown so attention is drawn to the pouch.
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5 comments:
kathy, this is lovely.
Very nice work, I especially like the pattern!
The purse is gorgeous:) You can be proud of your work!
I think it looks fantastic too. The colours are fantastic. It looks like gold :)
love,
Elsi :)
Wow, its beautiful!!!
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