Today's variety of models of bags is difficult to surprise even the most sophisticated representatives of the finest sex. Classic and original, evening and casual, miniature and volumetric - among all this abundance there is a separate category of accessories - bags in the style of Patchwork. They cannot be confused with other models, thanks to the bright and recognizable style.
Features, pros and cons
"Patchwork" (Patchwork) translated from English means "flap" or "stitched from loskutkov". This is the essence of the creation of these original models - externally, they very much resemble a mosaic created from looskuts of different colors, textures and size.
Bags performed in the technique of patchwork sewing today are of great popularity. Because they are original, unusual, practical, they can easily sew them. They are performed from different materials and look great in a variety of designs.
Patchwork handbags can most often see with a casual outfit. However, there are also original clutches "Patchwork", Avoski, road bags and backpacks.
The flaps can also be different: proper geometric shape (square, rectangle, circle, triangle, rhombus) or elements of the fantasy form of different sizes. They can be located rows, in a chess or random order, on a spiral, zigzags. Loskutka can be monophonic or motley, with or without prints.
The bag can be made of leather or suede, and the patchwork will be used as the original decor or the accessory will be fully made of the particle piece of fabric.
The bag can not only be stitched, but also with a crochet or needles. Such models look no less original and effectively than textile.
The technique "Patchwork" can be used as a small laconic decor element, for example, in the form of an application or be the main decoration, placed over the entire surface of the bag.
The patchy decor is perfectly combined with other decorations, such as fringe, metal fittings, buttons, ribbons, braid.
Patchwork technique allows you to create not only a small ornament, but also a full panel and paintings on the surface of the bag.
But despite this, such a technique in most cases is still applied for everyday models. Business or evening style implies more stringent designs, classic colors and discreet decor.
Models
The decoration in the style of "Patchwork" is most harmoniously in everyday models, thanks to its original design, practicality and non-commercial colors.
Shopper bag
One of the most popular models for the decoration of which the patchwork technique is used. Spacious, well-dimensional, having the most simple design - it is perfectly combined with multi-colored flaps of fabric in the form of decor. Loskutka can have the right and incorrect form, different size, decorating various prints.
Bag on the belt
One of the favorite women's accessories. Such a handbag allows you to keep everything you need at hand, while your hands remain free. Such models are perfectly suitable for study, work, everyday life.
More stringent models, for example, for study, can be decorated with flasks of restrained colors.
Sports
Bags for a walk through the city or sports can be decorated with original patchwork compositions of bright colors and catchy ornaments.
Beach
A light bag of textiles, flax, cotton also serves as an excellent basis for appliques from motley, multicolored pieces of fabric. It can be a chaotic ornament or a small panel on the theme of the maritime subject, especially currently relevant in the summer.
Bag bag and backpack
It will be an excellent alternative to ordinary models of bags with handles or a cloak strap. Such handbags are perfect for travel, travel, sports and everyday life.
How to sew?
Patchwork equipment decoration is ideal for creating bags or their decorations with their own hands. Especially since Handmade products are still at the peak of popularity. The ability to make an exclusive decoration with your own hands today many fashionists today.
To sew a simple summer handbag, you will need several pieces of thick cotton of different colors, lining material, glue padding, scissors, pins, centimeter or ruler and sewing machine.
Then you need to think over the design of the future product and proceed to the pattern:
- First, squares are cut in size 15 * 15 cm or any others, depending on the desire and dimensions of the future product. It is desirable that different pieces of fabric be similar in the texture.
- Then, a portion of the squares and the hot iron is folded on the adhesive fabric, the pattern is stroke through an additional matter layer (so that the glue does not stick to the iron). Using the adhesive base will give a bag with a certain rigidity and help keep shape. For better quadratic fixation, the extreme layers are additionally sewn to the base. Also come with all horizontal layers. After that, it is necessary to try the basis from the wrong side.
- It turned out one of the side walls. In the same way, the second side is performed, the side parts of the handbag and the bottom.
- The lining fabric is sewn to the sides and main parts of the bag. All parts of the bag are stitched, the handle and the bag is mounted. As a handle, a chain, leather strap, braided harness from different pieces of material can be used.
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To decorate the finished bag with appliqué in the style of "Patchwork", you will need even less time and skill. It all depends on the flight of fantasy. Multicolored pieces can be placed on a favorite bag in a chaotic or definite order, add the mosaic panel or an interesting composition of them, decorate the handle, pockets, a small part of the handbag.
Materials
Loskutka for Patchwork technique can be manufactured from the most different materials in the thickness and texture of materials. It can be cotton, denim, flax, leather, suede. Such materials are beautifully looking in everyday models.
For more elegant and stylish handbags, appliques of air organza or brilliant silk, light lace and expensive brocade are perfectly suitable.
The choice of suitable for decorating the fabric directly depends on the material from which the bag itself is sewn. Textile bags are best decorated with flaws of soft, thin, obedient fabrics.
Leather, suede, palp fabrics are best looking at hard, dense bags. However, this is a completely optional rule, because the technique "Patchwork" is good because it allows a mixture of a variety of fabric texture in one product.
Color solutions and decor
Patchwork equipment decoration allows the use of pieces of matter of various colors and ornaments. The originality of the bags in the style of "Patchwork" consists in their brightness and unusualness.
Models made in folklore style are decorated with red, yellow, green, blue, white, black, black, black, black. Squares, circles, triangles or pieces of different shapes can be monophonic or primoked. Flowers, geometric patterns, abstraction, Scandinavian motifs are used as the most popular ornaments.
More stringent and elegant models can be decorated with decorative panels in the style of Patchwork. It can be an urban landscape, still life or even a portrait.
Bags for study or work can have more pain strict and discreted print. For example, strips of different shades of one color or neat rhombus made of contrast material.
Motioned depletion is most often used For decorating summer casual and beach bags . Leather models are decorated with artificial or genuine leather flaps, close in color or several tones darker material. Such models look very noble and expensive.
