Our beautiful script bag labels now also come in our favourite finish, Iridescent Rainbow. I've put together a quick installation video so you can see how easy they are to install.
They are so easy!
Shop HERE for Metal Bag Labels.
Thanks for reading!
Janelle
They are so easy!
Shop HERE for Metal Bag Labels.
Thanks for reading!
Janelle
Bag Hardware
How to Install a Half Moon Magnetic Clasp - A Hardware Video Tutorial
7/25/2018 07:41:00 PMIf you are looking for an interesting closure on a handmade bag or wallet, a Half Moon Magnetic Snap is very easy to install - and gorgeous!
Learn how to install the front part of the closure with the video tutorial below, and use your basic magnetic snap skills to install the back piece. If you haven't installed a basic magnetic snap yet GO HERE to see that video tutorial too! They are so easy!
Shop for our Half Moon Magnetic Clasps on the website here!
Happy Sewing!
Janelle
Are you a Bagineer who loves designer bags but not designer prices? Then the Handmade Couture Series is for you! We scope out handbag designs and trends and show you how to recreate high end designer bag styles using existing sewing patterns, materials and Emmaline Bags hardware. You can have the same posh look but at a much better price! Today we show you how to recreate this Burberry Medium Banner Bag:
The Burberry Medium Banner is a gorgeous chic handbag that works well as a an everyday bag with it clean lines and stylish shape. It measures 13.4” W x 9.8” H x 6” D, and has one exterior zipper panel, a zippered and 2 slip lining pockets, a detachable shoulder strap and is made with a rich calfskin leather and boasts luxe gold hardware throughout. You can own this chic bag for 1595 USD.
Like the look of the Burberry Banner?
Lets be our own brand.
Lets be our own brand.
Pattern + Hardware + Fabric = Handmade Couture
Pattern:
The Snowdrop Satchel from Blue Calla Patterns is the perfect sewing pattern to use to recreate our inspiration bag. It is available as both a PDF and paper pattern.
The Snowdrop comes in two sizes and the small measures: 9.5" W x 8" H x 3.25" D, which is perfect for our purposes. Like our inspiration bag, the Snowdrop has sides that are gathered, a zippered top closure and a detachable shoulder strap. The Snowdrop’s sides are clipped together with swivel clips or tassels, you could do this or use a small O-ring or Rectangle ring and make the side gusset permanent.
Hardware:
Fabric:
The Tannery NYC as a beautiful fuschia leather that is perfect to use when re creating our inspiration bag.
If you aren't comfortable working with leather, there are lots of alternatives that you can use to recreate the look of the Burberry, such as this fuchsia faux leather is available here.
Have you tried working with cork fabric? It's a great alternative to leather and is so easy to work with. You can purchase cork fabric from Sew Sweetness in the US and MM Cork Supply in Canada. There are so many colors and designs to choose from, like this fuchsia that would be perfect to recreate our inspiration bag:
You can choose to do this in whatever fabric you are comfortable working with! A fun cotton print, canvas or even denim! That's the benefit of creating your own, it's what YOU want it to be. Handmade can be couture too!
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Photos and content provided and written for Emmaline Bags by Cyndi Farfsing, from The Nosy Pepper. Cyndi's blog is chock is full of more bag photos and make making tips. Check out her bag series "It's in the Bag! Better Bag Making Series," to learn a ton of new bag making skills.
Share your projects made from Emmaline patterns and/or with Emmaline hardware in our facebook group Emmaline Bag Patterns & Hardware Group, or on instagram with the hashtags #emmalinehardware, #emmalinepatterns, #emmalinebags, or tag us @emmalinebags.
Like the look of designer bags but not the price tag? Do you find yourself staring at bags in stores, on TV and in the wild and wonder how to recreate that look? You are in luck! The Handmade Couture series is for you! We show you how to get the same high end designer look at a realistic price, using existing sewing patterns from some of your favorite designers, Emmaline Hardware and fabrics and materials that are easy to source. Today, we are going to show yhow to recreate this Shinola Medium Field Crossbody:
The Shinola is a gorgeous high end crossbody style bag that transitions easily from day to night. It measures 12"W x 4"D x 13.5"H, has a flap closure, an adjustable strap and the lining features zip pockets, slip pockets and a card divider. You can own this beautiful bag for 795 USD.
Like the look of the Shinola? Lets be our own brand.
Pattern + Hardware + Fabric= Handmade Couture
Pattern:
The Sew Sweetness Hyacinth Bag is the perfect pattern to use to recreate the look of the Shinola. Finished Size: 11” long x 12” tall x 2” deep. The Hyacinth has some of the same great organizational features as our designer inspiration bag including the card dividers and zippered pockets within easy reach and boast the same great shape with a similar size.
Hardware:
1.5” Metal slider:
1.5” Rectangular Ring:
Fabric:
The Tannery NYC has us covered again! You can scoop up this great Black Cowhide Leather to get the high end look of our designer bag. (Remember, Emmaline followers get 10% off purchases of 50 USD or more at The Tannery NYC using code: EMMALINEBAGS)
Not a fan of leather, no worries! You can use a high quality faux leather to get the same look. Try this Faux leather in Raven from Sew Sweetness:
Have you tried sewing with cork fabric? It’s a great alternative to leather and faux leathers and is available in a wide variety of colors and finishes. It is available from Sew Sweetness in the US and MM Cork Supply in Canada.
You can choose to do this in whatever fabric you are comfortable working with! A fun cotton print, canvas or even denim! That's the benefit of creating your own, it's what YOU want it to be. Handmade can be couture too!
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Photos and content provided and written for Emmaline Bags by Cyndi Farfsing, from The Nosy Pepper. Cyndi's blog is chock is full of more bag photos and make making tips. Check out her bag series "It's in the Bag! Better Bag Making Series," to learn a ton of new bag making skills.
Share your projects made from Emmaline patterns and/or with Emmaline hardware in our facebook group Emmaline Sewing Patterns Group, or on instagram with the hashtags #emmalinehardware, #emmalinepatterns, #emmalinebags, or tag us @emmalinebags.
Make this look AND get the pattern on SALE until Sept 12th!!
If you are a designer handbag enthusiast, the Handmade Couture series is for you! If you are like me, you swoon over designs you see in stores, magazine and on someone’s shoulder and wonder “how can I make that look”? Well, in this series we show you how. We present a designer bag then show you how to recreate that look using existing sewing patterns, materials and Emmaline Bags hardware. You can make the look at a fraction of the cost, and since it’s made by you, it’s made custom for YOU.
Today, we are going to show you how to recreate this Prada New Envelope Textured Leather Fuchsia Clutch
This beauty measures 7.8"L x 4"H and is made with fine grain italian cowhide leather in a gorgeous fuschia color. It’s a great staple for a night out or just to grab when you need minimalist style. It features a snap closure and card slot pockets on the inside. This lovely could be yours for only 400 USD.
Like the look of the Prada New Envelope Textured Leather Fuchsia Clutch? Let’s be our own brand.
Pattern + Hardware + Fabric= Handmade Couture
Pattern:
The Sakuro Clutch by Little Moo Designs is the perfect sewing pattern to recreate the Prada! It’s so spot on! It’s a quick sew and a perfect beginner pattern. We can easily make our own adjustments to get the look of the Prada at MUCH less than the 400 USD price tag. The Sakuro measures 10” L x 7.5” H. Slightly larger than our inspiration bag, but we can easily just reduce the size of the pattern to get a smaller clutch, or just enjoy the larger size to stuff that extra into your bag as you go out the door.
Hardware:
Luckily we need minimal hardware for this bag, but Emmaline Bags has you covered. Here’s what you need:
Instead of the Prada embossed Label, add a Script style metal bag label to your clutch for the same posh look:
Fabric:
The Tannery NYC has just the perfect leather for our Prada clutch, like this hot pink Italian Lambskin:
If you aren’t comfortable working with real leather, how about using a faux leather, like this magenta from Sew Sweetness:
Have you tried working with cork? It’s a great alternative to leather and faux leather and is surprisingly easy to work with. You can purchase high quality cork from Sew Sweetness in the US and MM Cork Supply in Canada. Check out the fuschia color that is perfect for our project:
You can choose to do this in whatever fabric you are comfortable working with! A fun cotton print, canvas or even denim! That's the benefit of creating your own, it's what YOU want it to be. Handmade can be couture too!
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Photos and content provided and written for Emmaline Bags by Cyndi Farfsing, from The Nosy Pepper. Cyndi's blog is chock is full of more bag photos and make making tips. Check out her bag series "It's in the Bag! Better Bag Making Series," to learn a ton of new bag making skills.
Share your projects made from Emmaline patterns and/or with Emmaline hardware in our facebook group Emmaline Sewing Patterns Group, or on instagram with the hashtags #emmalinehardware, #emmalinepatterns, #emmalinebags, or tag us @emmalinebags.
Do you often find yourself staring at someone’s handbag or examining handbags in stores studying the features wondering how to recreate the same look? Do you love the look of designer handbags but not that designer price tag? Well, we have you covered! In the Handmade Couture series, we take a designer bag, existing indie sewing patterns and show you recreate the look of the designer bag with Emmaline Hardware and materials that you can easily source. You can have the same high end look of the high end handbags but at a fraction of the cost, and made exactly as you like. Handmade is better and a handmade bag doesn’t need to look handmade!
Today, we are going to show you how to recreate this Tom Ford Buckley Alligator Flat Trapeze Briefcase:
The Buckley is a sleek, masculine looking bag that is perfect for the professional style forward man. It is made with 100% alligator, has a zip top closure and full leather handles. It measures 20.3” W x 13” H x 5.9” D, so there is plenty of room for your laptop, folio and files with room to spare. You can own this gorgeous bag for the price of 34,700 USD.
Like the look of the Tom Ford briefcase? Let’s be our own brand.
Pattern + Hardware + Fabric= Handmade Couture
Pattern:
Hardware:
The gunmetal finish is the perfect finish to use to match the high end minimalist look of the inspiration bag.
Fabric:
Beautiful Black Croco Embossed Leather from The Tannery NYC
If you aren’t comfortable working with leather, how about a faux leather? Like this faux leather gator from fabric.com:
Another great option is cork fabric, cork fabric is easy to sew with and is a great alternative to leather or faux leathers that may be difficult to work with. You can purchase cork fabric from Sew Sweetness in the US and MM Cork Supply in Canada. Cork comes in a variety of colors and designs like this black color:
You can choose to do this in whatever fabric you are comfortable working with! A fun cotton print, canvas or even denim! That's the benefit of creating your own, it's what YOU want it to be. Handmade can be couture too!
Share your projects made from Emmaline patterns and/or with Emmaline hardware in our facebook group Emmaline Sewing Patterns Group, or on instagram with the hashtags #emmalinehardware, #emmalinepatterns, #emmalinebags, or tag us @emmalinebags.
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Photos and content provided and written for Emmaline Bags by Cyndi Farfsing, from The Nosy Pepper. Cyndi's blog is chock is full of more bag photos and make making tips. Check out her bag series "It's in the Bag! Better Bag Making Series," to learn a ton of new bag making skills.
Share your projects made from Emmaline patterns and/or with Emmaline hardware in our facebook group Emmaline Sewing Patterns Group, or on instagram with the hashtags #emmalinehardware, #emmalinepatterns, #emmalinebags, or tag us @emmalinebags.
Wondering how to keep those long straps under control or add a polished look to your handmade bags? We’ve got you covered! Emmaline Bags Strap Keepers are the answer, and we are going to show you just how easy these are to add to your next bag.
Supplies:
-scraps of peltex and fusible fleece
-a marking pen
-a small screw driver
-a hammer or mallet
-a ruler
When do you install? We are going to install these once you have completed your exterior bag panels, before you sew your exterior together.
Once you've decided on placement, measure and carefully mark a line under both straps to make sure you get them placed at the same point on each panel, no one wants crooked bling!
Double check to ensure you are level and if you are satisfied with your placement, take the washer that is included with the keeper and place it over the line you made.
Using your marking pen, mark the holes in the washer clearly.
Now go to a hard surface (think concrete floor with a wooden cutting board underneath), grab your punch and mallet and making sure you are aligned with the marks for the holes you made, give it several whacks.
Repeat for all the hole marks to punch a total of 8 holes.
Once you have all the holes punched grab your fray check and dab it thoroughly on the holes in your panel.
While that is drying, cut 4 small strips of peltex to be slightly larger than your washers. Using your washers, mark the spots for the holes on each strip on peltex.
Use your punch to cut the holes or make a slit through the marks in the peltex.
Now we are ready to install your strap keepers! Put a small piece of masking tape on the front of your keepers to protect them from getting scratched while we do this.
Place the keeper with the holes facing up onto your work surface and carefully place your bag panel on top (wrong side facing up). Bonus...the masking tape can help hold your keepers in place while you work.
Place your strip of peltex and then your washer over your panel aligning the holes.
This is a good time to add a dab of locktite into the holes in the strap keeper, you can use some E6000 and apply it carefully with a pin if you are in a pinch, but that can get messy fast.
Carefully screw in your first screw, but don't tighten it all the way yet! (Sometimes the keeper may wiggle a bit when you put that first screw in, so leave yourself a bit of wiggle room before tightening it in so you can get the second one in easily). If you have to, once the first screw is in, adjust the keeper to align with your second hole and then install the second screw. Once both screws are in place, then tighten both screws securely.
And you’ve installed your strap keeper! Repeat with the remaining 3 keepers and finish your bag as you normally would. Once your bag is done just slide your straps into your keepers and you are all done! Remember to keep that masking tape on the keepers until you finish constructing your bag to keep them from getting scratched. How easy was that?
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Photos and content provided and written for Emmaline Bags by Cyndi Farfsing, from The Nosy Pepper. Cyndi's blog is chock is full of more bag photos and make making tips. Check out her bag series "It's in the Bag! Better Bag Making Series," to learn a ton of new bag making skills.
Share your projects made from Emmaline patterns and/or with Emmaline hardware in our facebook group Emmaline Sewing Patterns Group, or on instagram with the hashtags #emmalinehardware, #emmalinepatterns, #emmalinebags, or tag us @emmalinebags.
