Hi,
I have a reprint of "Hiawatha Book of Beaded Bags featuring Models designed by
Harriet B. Davis" and it's old enough that it is likely out of copyright. I
wonder if google books or one of the other websites with old booklets might
have it. Otherwise you might check Lacis. It has both beadwoven and knitted
purses. I haven't made anything from it, but I have done some beadweaving. You
need the right loom, but it isn't hard. I think you make the purse and then
attach it to the frame.
Susan near Seattle (Who is mostly isolating until... whenever it feels safe)
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From: h-costume <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Cin
Sent: Thursday, July 2, 2020 10:30 AM
To: Historical Costume <[email protected]>
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Hey everyone!
I've just gotten a vintage late-20s brass purse frame that needs a fancy little
bag. Does anyone have a pattern or guidance on simple beaded 20s design.
Also, I'm not sure how to go about making such a thing? I've never done one on
a frame. Surely there are secrets to unlock, hidden knowledge to reveal.
Among my historical projects, I'm not doing too much. Did manage to finish a
1930 inverted box pleat skirt in a coral colored wool crepe. Ah, such
delicious vintage fabric. Nowhere to wear it, of course. We did finally get
my dad's 1931 car running so someday, when we can go out & play again, I'll be
fashionable.
Also finishing up 2 Seminole pieced masks, cuz why be boring. Seminole work is
very tiny (like 1/4" squares) patchwork done in bold solids, usually framed or
bordered in black. It's a high-detail, small scale thing. Might as well show
something like that off by putting it on my face.
Stay healthy & well,
--cin
Cynthia Barnes in Silicon Valley
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