Hola! South American style meets English vintage in this project. A girl can never have enough bags and this one is practical as well as eye-catching. With a red and pink colour scheme, it is embroidered with a pretty rose motif and finished with pom pom trim and braided handles. It’s an ideal accessory for any occasion and the clash of cultural styles works wonderfully to create a unique and original tote.
Make a bag
Locate and download the motifs. Transfer the rose shape to the centre of the linen. Place the fabric in an embroidery hoop. If the whole design is too big to fit in the hoop, work on one part of the design, then move the hoop to another area.
Thread a crewel needle with three strands of embroidery thread and follow the chart; fill the shapes of the rose petals and leaves with small, neat running stitches, keeping inside the drawn lines. These form the padding needed for the satin stitch.
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