Triangle Zipper Purse with Daffodils - Art Nouveau Style

This amazing project, together with the instructions, was contributer by Sari Tolfmark. Sari, thank you so much, it is one of a kind! Sari used the Daffodils designs for the purse, which turned out more like an original jewelry box, or sewing supplies case. Take a look at the photo of ready project, and below there's a list of required supplies, and "step-by-step" instructions.



Supplies List:

Important Memo: Before starting any sewing I had to enlarge the triangle so it would fit the panels long side and add a satin stitch rim around both pieces. This is something I think you could do to update your set.

Detailed Instruction:

Step 1: Cut a piece of tearaway backing.



Step 2: Set up for embroidery - slid a piece of backing under the fabric, and hoop.



Step 3: Cut a piece cotton for lining.



Step 4: Push the cotton piece under embroidery right before sewing the satin stitch outline.



Step 5: Pin the cotton to top fabric, to keep it in place.



Step 6: Trim edges to 0.04 inch (1 cm) width.



Step 7: Pull out excess tearaway.



Step 8: Sew one panel and trim to satin stitch.



Step 9: Sew two panels and trim opposite edges to 0.04 inch (1 cm), the others to satin stitch.



Step 10: Trim bottom piece to satin stitch.



Step 11: Trim top piece like this, bottom side to satin stitch and the others to 0.04 inch (1 cm).



Step 12: Sew a satin stitch on the 0.04 inch (1 cm) edges.



Step 13: Trim the excess from edges.



Step 14: Align bottom piece and side panels like this:



Step 15: Stitch side panels to bottom piece with 0.2 inch (0.5 cm) wide satin stitch, leave panel sides open.





Step 16: Sew panel sides together, first with long zigzag then with satin stitch.





Step 17: Sew by hand the last cm which can't be sewn by machine.



Step 18: Sew zippers on to top piece by using the trimmed 0.04 inch (1 cm) edges as sewing allowance.



Step 19: Fold zipper to the back of top piece, and sew from top side a straight stitch along the satin stitch which goes around the embroidery.



Step 20: When sewing the lower part of zipper in place, remember to fold the excess part in the beginning of the zipper round the allowance edge to keep it nice. Fold down zipper and sew from outside a lock stitch following the small satin stitch. Sew stopstitches, to prevent zipper from breaking. Sew top in place first with loose zig zag and then with 0.2 inch (0.5cm) satin stitch. Cut off excess zipper, and Voil� - the dressing case or jewelry case is finnished. You can even put a small pad lock on it.



Here is the purse, open and closed: