I added a plexi-glass bottom to the purse. [I cut it out on the bandsaw ;)] It keep the bottom firm and all my little ‘junk’ won’t sag into oblivion.
Here is the Gallery for the completed Snail Purse/Bag! Enjoy!
Long handle under short handle…
Doesn’t that little space there on the handle really need a decorative button?! <evil grin>
I’ve got the wallet designed. It’s the 7th “Day of Week” Snail…Shop Day. 😉
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Curiosities 808 
It turned out adorable! Love the colors, LOVE the embroidery! You are soooo creative!
Sue,
Thanks for following along and being a fan!
smiles,
alicia in Hawaii
This is precious, Alicia! Wow!
How big is it, exactly? I dont remember the dimensions. I think it may be a little ambitious for MY abilities, but you know what? you inspire me to TRY making some sort of bag using hand embroidered panels. Someone more experienced and talented could possibly make a baby bag in this style, maybe using baby motifs.
I mean, so many ideas are possible …
It looks great. Really nice job, thanks for sharing how you put this together!
bravo! it’s wonderful!
huggs,
margiesbooboo
It turned out so cute and all the fabrics look great together! You sure put a lot of hard work into this tutorial…great job!
I have really enjoyed watching this series progress, and I want to be sure my readers don’t miss it. I’ve scheduled a link to this post to go live on my blog tomorrow afternoon (Central USA time). Thank you so much for charting this whole project for us in a comprehensive but fun way.
Denise
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Denise,
Wow! Am I ever flattered.
Thank you so much for visiting and leaving your comment. I am most happy that you find the Snail Purse worthy of your mention.
You, and everyone, are most welcome.
I really do hope that creative people out there will be inspired to give projects like this a try.
Thanks for the compliments and thanks for sharing my posts through your blog!
smiles,
alicia in Hawaii
Hi Vianna,
I posted another photo of the purse with the wallet in the wallet post. The purse is 5.5″ in diameter and I can stick my hand into the bag up to my elbow or so. It’s little, but can hold a lot!
The project isn’t THAT big…as far as the sewing goes anyway. You could embroider one item and applique it on…or do it directly on the fabric.
I hope you do try. (And share photos of course!)
smiles,
alicia in Hawaii
Emily,
Thanks for the wonderful comments. *blush*
I’m glad you like the purse and the posts.
smiles,
alicia in Hawaii
margiesbooboo,
Thanks!
smiles,
alicia in Hawaii
Tracey,
Thank you so much for visiting and commenting. I’m so glad that you have your crayon tutorial online at your Giggleface Studio blog. If it wasn’t for you, I wouldn’t have even tried this tinting idea. And look at what you’ve started!
(I love the color pencil work you’ve done too!)
smiles,
alicia in Hawaii
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great job on your bag. Your instructions are great and really clear. I blasted through mine and figured it out as I went along… would of been beneficial to see this first!!
Thanks for sharing about the crayon tinting too…fabulous tutorial.