1924 Beaded Purse

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.