Learn how to make a bag for your American Girl Doll. It is a simple simple method for making a cute and extraordinary girl doll accessory which you can use for many functions. It could be made to almost any measurement you want and from a variety of products. We have bundled a number of video tutorials to show a number of the styles you could create alone. You don't have to always be good with the sewing machine - it really is this straightforward. Make some sort of attractive handbag from denim, ribbons, cardboard boxes, you may also use a tictac container or a juice box. Begin using your imagination in order to imagine the way you would like it to appear and you will become impressed by the way you can create a purse to complement your entire Doll outfits.
These measures are not necessary for each handbag. Most of these steps listed are for the sewn or glued fabric purse accessory. At the AmericanDollStores.com, watch the view lessons for more ideas on the way to design a tote for the American Dolls.
Ways for making a Doll Handbag.
Cut four pieces of material from cloth fabric:
One 3 1/4" x 2 1/4" (8.25cm x 5.7cm) rectangle (flap liner)
One 3 1/4" x 2" (8.25cm x 5cm) rectangle (for the)
One 3 1/4" x 4 1/2" (8.25cm x 11.4cm) rectangle (for the back with flap)
One 15" x 1 3/4" (38cm x 4.4cm) rectangular shape (this is for the strap)
Optionally you may cut one more piece for the trim 3 1/4" (8.25cm) wide.
Then, put one long edge of the flap liner 1/4" (6mm) on the wrong side and stitch. Continue doing this step using the front section.
Use your ruler to sketch a line 3/4" (19mm) from the the short edge of the back with flap. Center the section of trim above the line and stitch in place. This is optional.
Sew the flap lining, with the right sections with each other completely to the top of the back flap inwhich the sections that are not sewn and top edges. Ensure that you connect the flap liner to the side on the back with flap with the trim. Stitch the front to the bottom part of the rear flap the same way.
Cross sew through the layers along long sides the back the flap. Cut the seam to across the cross-stitching. This will help prevent too much fraying. Cut-off corners close to stitching, turn to the right and press.
Press the long sides of the handles 1/4" (6mm) to the wrong area. Duplicate so that folded edges meet in the centre. Press again so the outside pressed sides meet. Stitch.
Place the ends of the handle 1/2" (12.7mm) in the inside of the top of the front and stitch in place.
Fold the flap down and press. It's complete, have fun with your hand made doll designer purse!
More Recommendations
Try using various sizes of lace or pipe cleaners for the straps.
Make use of the flat side of the scissers to push and smooth out the corners.
Use Hot Glue or Glue Sticks rather than regular sewing thread.
Using several types of fabrics or things which support the cloth that look like various kinds of designer purses, such as an actual backpack.
Popular Materials Used:
About one foot of medium weight weaved fabric
Matching twine
Bows
Sewing machine (alternatively; needle and thread; glue stick, hot glue gun)
Ruler
Scissor
Pencil or fabric marker
Tape
Cardboard Paper
For protection, be aware when using scissors, sharp needles, hot epoxy and sewing devices - follow warning labels.
When the sewing project is done your American Girl Doll will be geared up with a unique bag that was made by you.
Author Resource:-
More about how you can find character dolls at American Girl Catalog, patterns and accessories, visit AmericanDollStores.com for information. Jessica Laning is an educational and training coordinator of the American Doll Store and develops training program guides for its customers and employees.
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