Challenge #11: Red (the flowers and the lining are a rusty red.)
What the item is: purse
Fabric/Materials: polyester fashion fabric, cotton lining.
Pattern: self drafted
Year: I will use it for late Victorian or early Edwardian era costumes…
Notions: Vintage, possibly Edwardian purse frame.
I can see I need to trim some threads.
How historically accurate is it? The fashion fabric is not because of the fiber content. I can’t speak to the weave or pattern-I lack the expertise in those areas. It looks plausible to my amateur eye and suits my needs. The lining would be less “risky”. I wish I had a date for the frame but since I don’t, I will give this 50%.
Hours to complete: 5
First worn: not yet…haven’t made the dress yet!
Total cost: $15 for the frame. I used about $2 worth of fabric.
Very nice. Great now I need one of those too! I am never going to get caught up with what I need to make.
Make a list. Then prioritize by need and availabliltiy of resourses.
Such a pretty purse!! I love it😍! Maybe wear when out to dinner with hubby? I love evening bags and wear when either out to dinner (not too often I’m afraid) or to church. Great job!!
Might be a bit up scale for Mc Donalds….;) I’m a cheap date.