Patchwork Handbags

Today's variety of models of bags is difficult to surprise even the most sophisticated women. Classic and original, evening and everyday, miniature and voluminous - among all this abundance, a separate category of accessories stands out - bags in the patchwork style. They cannot be confused with other models, thanks to the bright and recognizable style.

"Patchwork" (patchwork) in translation from English means "flap" or "sewn from shreds." This is the essence of creating these original models - they look very much like a mosaic created from shreds of different colors, textures and sizes.

Bags made using the patchwork technique are very popular today. Because they are original, unusual, practical, they can easily be sewn with your own hands. They are made of different materials and look great in a variety of designs.

Patchwork handbags are most often seen with everyday outfits. However, there are also original “patchwork” clutches, string bags, travel bags and backpacks.

Flaps can also be different: of the correct geometric shape (square, rectangle, circle, triangle, rhombus) or fantasy elements of different sizes. They can be arranged in rows, in a staggered or random order, in a spiral, in zigzags. The patches can be plain or colorful, with or without prints.

The bag can be made of leather or suede, and the patches will be used as the original decor, or the accessory will be completely made of variegated pieces of fabric.

The bag can be not only sewn, but also crocheted or knitted.Such models look no less original and spectacular than textile ones.

The patchwork technique can be used in the form of a small concise decor element, for example, in the form of an applique or as the main decoration placed on the entire surface of the bag.

Patchwork technique allows you to create not only a small ornament, but also full panels and paintings on the surface of the bag.

But, despite this, such a technique in most cases is still used for everyday models. Business or evening style means more rigorous designs, classic colors and discreet decor.

Patchwork-style decoration looks the most harmonious in everyday models, thanks to its original design, practicality and non-marking colors.

One of the most popular models, for the decoration of which patchwork technique is used. Roomy, quite overall, having the simplest design possible - it blends perfectly with multi-colored shreds of fabric in the form of decor. Shreds can have the correct and irregular shape, different sizes, decorated with various prints.

One of the favorite women's accessories. This bag allows you to keep everything you need at your fingertips, while your hands remain free. Such models are great for study, work, everyday life.

Bags for walking around the city or playing sports can be decorated with original patchwork compositions of bright colors and catchy ornaments.

A light bag made of textiles, linen, cotton also serves as an excellent basis for appliqué from variegated, multi-colored pieces of fabric. This can be a chaotic ornament or a small panel on the theme of marine themes, especially relevant in the summer.

It will be a great alternative to the usual models of bags with handles or a shoulder strap. These handbags are perfect for travel, travel, sports and everyday life.

Patchwork decorating technique is ideal for creating bags or do-it-yourself decorating. Moreover, handmade products are still at the peak of popularity. The opportunity to make an exclusive jewelry with their own hands attracts many fashionistas today.

To sew a simple summer bag you will need several pieces of thick cotton in different colors, lining material, adhesive fabric, scissors, pins, a centimeter or ruler and a sewing machine.

Then you need to think over the design of the future product and proceed to the pattern:

• First, 15 * 15 cm squares are cut out or any other, depending on the desire and dimensions of the future product. It is desirable that different pieces of fabric be similar in texture.
• Then part of the squares is laid out on the adhesive fabric and a pattern is ironed with a hot iron through a layer of additional material (so that the adhesive does not stick to the iron). Using a glue base will give the bag a certain rigidity and help keep its shape. For better fixation of the squares, the outermost layers are additionally sewn to the base. Also do with all horizontal layers. After that, it is necessary to iron the base from the wrong side.
• It turned out one of the side walls. In the same way, the second side, the side parts of the bag and the bottom.
• Lining fabric is sewn to the sides and main parts of the bag. All details of the bag are sewn together, the handle is attached and the bag is ready. As a handle, you can use a chain, a leather strap, a braided band of different pieces of material.

To decorate the finished bag with patchwork style appliqués, even less time and dexterity are required. It all depends on the flight of fancy.Multi-colored pieces can be placed on your favorite bag in a chaotic or specific order, put a mosaic panel or interesting composition from them, decorate a pen, pockets, a small part of the bag.

Patchwork patches can be made of a variety of materials in thickness and texture. It can be cotton, denim, linen, leather, suede. Such materials look great in everyday models.

The choice of fabric suitable for decoration directly depends on the material from which the bag itself is sewn. Textile bags are best decorated with shreds of soft, thin, obedient fabrics.

Leather, suede, coat fabrics look best on tight, tight bags. However, this is a completely optional rule, because the patchwork technique is good in that it allows you to mix the most diverse fabrics in one product.

Patchwork decoration technique allows you to use pieces of fabric of various colors and ornaments. The originality of bags in the style of "patchwork" is their brightness and unusualness.

Models made in folklore style are decorated with shreds of red, yellow, green, blue, white, black. Squares, circles, triangles or pieces of a different shape can be plain or printed. The most popular ornaments used are flowers, geometric patterns, abstraction, Scandinavian motifs.

More rigorous and elegant models can be decorated with decorative panels in the style of "patchwork". It can be a city landscape, a still life or even a portrait.

Bags for study or work can have an even more strict and restrained print. For example, stripes of different shades of the same color or neat rhombuses from scraps of contrasting material.

Variegated multicolor is most often used. for decorating summer casual and beach bags. Leather models are decorated with shreds of artificial or genuine leather, similar in color or a few tones darker than the main material. Such models look very noble and expensive.