atherleisure | 1924 Beaded Purse

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I finished my beaded silk purse based on a pattern published in 1924. The pattern called it "A smart bag of ample size." I didn't really know what they meant by that, but it came out larger than I had expected. My phone fits in it easily with plenty of room for other things. My wallet doesn't quite fit through the clasp, but it's close. I could have gotten a larger frame, but I didn't really realize that the 4" on the frame I got was the bottom measurement not the top measurement. (I should have thought of that when ordering, but I didn't.)

I'm really pleased with how it came out. I love the feel of it even more than the look. There's something so fluid about the heavily beaded knitting. The purse twist and beads came from Fire Mountain Gems, and the frame and chain came from Laci's. It's lined with silver silk taffeta from Fabric Mart Fabrics.

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starlightmasque

It's so beautiful! Well done!

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atherleisure

Thank you. It might be the sparkliest thing I ever made, though it can't compare to level of sparkle you bring to costuming!

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elizabeth_mn

Wow it's so lovely! I know what you mean about the fluid weight of beading; so pleasant and tactile.

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atherleisure

Thanks! It was a really easy knit too since it's all garter stitch, just with beads interspersed.

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koshka_the_cat

It's beautiful! I love the weight of beading too :)

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atherleisure

Thank you!

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hharris

So pretty!

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atherleisure

Thanks!

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nuranar

That is really gorgeous! I've handled some heavily beaded pieces before, and the feeling is lovely. The weight and flow is unlike anything else.

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atherleisure

Thank you. I had felt some of those sort of metal mesh bags before, but this is even better. I've still got enough beads and thread to do another one, and I'm looking forward to doing that eventually.

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mala_14

It's beautiful! Great job! Beaded things really do have a lovely feel.

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atherleisure

Thanks!

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marianme

Amazing and the pattern looks fluid, too.

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atherleisure

Thank you!

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hiraimi

That looks amazing!!! The length of the lozenges make it look like waves flowing across the bag. The clasp is lovely, too; I love the pattern and the delicate cutouts. How fortunate that it not only fits your phone, but has space besides, haha...Now for your next project you can make a small wallet that fits through the opening...and maybe matches? ;)

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atherleisure

Thanks. For costuming stuff I usually use a card case or a miser's purse, and both of those will fit in with no trouble at all. But I could make one of the coin purses that was patterned in the book...

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chocolatepot

Not to put undue pressure on you or anything, but your work is always so hecking amazing! This is gorgeous.

Edited Date: 2019-03-10 11:29 pm (UTC)

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atherleisure

Thanks. No pressure! I do this for myself, and I am pleased with the quality of my work so I really don't feel pressure to meet anyone's expectations. It probably helps that I don't think anyone knows me other than this circle. I like that this circle is very supportive - the only drama I see is people complaining about drama that happened elsewhere.