Monday 7 September 2015

Liberty Flex Frame Pouch

I need to do some shopping. Definitely. I have to buy more of these flex frames because they are great. I really enjoy making small pouches with this type of lock. The frames are quick to install and the pouches are easy to use. You can easily make cases for glasses, small purses for coins or make-up bags using one of these frames.


I used a small piece of Liberty fabric that I won as a giveaway at VeryBerryHandmade some time ago. I think pink florals always go well with linen. I made one inverted box pleat in the middle of the pouch but it turned out a bit too deep for my liking (I did follow the ratio of 3:1). I think for a small pouch like this the ratio could be a bit different. Well, I will leave this for the next time once I get more of these frames.


I found a teeny weeny button in my stash to hold the liberty bow in place. The button is really tiny, less than a quarter of an inch in diameter. I am not particularly happy with the shape of this pouch, I think it can be improved a bit. You see how the top of the pouch seems wider than the bottom? I forgot one important thing that I need to make a note* of for myself.


For the label on the back side of the pouch, I used a small piece of linen in a slightly lighter shade. I stamped it a while ago just as a test but kept the piece anyway, it definitely came in handy.


So now I am off to do some shopping. Not really going to any shops but simply looking online for these frames. I will have to wait a while for them to be delivered but it will give me more time to get some projects done on my list. Happy sewing everybody! Larisa xox

* Note to self: for a pouch with a boxes bottom, use a trapezoid shape pattern.

10 comments:

  1. So cute, I have never sewn with those clasps, one to try :-)

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    1. Thank you, Sharon! They are really easy to sew, and the frames are very easy to install. There are so many ways you can sew a little pouch like that. I used only small frames, about 10cm long though and they are great, easy to open with one hand.

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  2. Very sweet pouch! Interesting note about the ratio, I think I agree, for another version, though this is perfect just the way it is.

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    1. Thank you very much! So much to learn and experiment with. :-) It looked good while I was sewing it, but once all the stitches were finished the Liberty part did not open wide enough. I could not bring myself to rip the pouch apart and start all over again. Now I have to wait for new frames to arrives and improve the pattern. :-)

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  3. I have been wanting to try out a flex frame opening too!!! The Liberty is beautiful and I think the inverted pleat was a great idea! The sweet stitches alongside the liberty add a lot too. I am sure you will perfect the process once your new frames arrive!!!

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    1. They are great, Gina! You should, it's very easy and so many ideas you can implement. I could not help myself, had to add my favourite running stitches. In pink. Can't wait for the frames to arrive, wish they came with some "extra free time" as well. :-)

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  4. This is beautiful, Liberty and linen go so well together. Your critique of your own work is very positive and we can all gain from your experimenting. I definitely want to try these frames now, have seen a few ideas using them and this is the best, love it.

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    1. Thank you very much, Carole, for your complement! I am so glad to share whatever I learn on my sewing adventure with others and to inspire creativity in any way. These frames/locks are the easiest to install and the sewing is not that tricky, and pouches made with them are a pleasure to use. Have fun sewing!

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  5. PS I love the way you style your photography!

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    1. That's a part of the fun and a learning curve as well! :-) Thank you, Carole!

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