Ribbon Handbag
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Description:
The Ribbon Handbag pattern features the use of Satin Ribbon
in combination with Macramé cord. It results in a
remarkably feminine purse, and will definitely be noticed.
You can also use flat lace and fine cord to make a more
elegant purse. If you are looking for an easy pattern to
make a beautiful handbag, your search is over. The finished size is approximately 9 inches tall, and 8.5 inches wide (without the handle).
Supplies Needed:
- ¼ inch to ½ in. Satin Ribbon or Flat Lace (65 yards)
- 4mm -- 6mm Braided Macrame Cord (75 yards)
- Purse Handles (20 - 25 inches wide)
Knots used:
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Cutting and Preparing the Cords |
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Step 1: Cut
24 strands of both Macramé cord and Ribbon, each
95 inches long.
Note: If you are using a handle smaller
than 20 inches, or larger than 25 inches wide, you will
need to adjust the number of cords you cut.
Tip: Ribbon frays easily, so prepare the
ends of all the cords with tape or glue, prior to tying
the knots |
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Mounting Cords to Handle |
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Step 2:
Mount the first Macramé cord to one handle using a
Larks Head knot. Then mount one of the ribbons, using the same
technique, but make the knot so it surrounds the other cord.
Be sure the shiny side of the ribbon faces forward. |
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Tip: If you direct
the 2 ends of the ribbon to either side of the first knot,
with the curved portion over the dangling strands, the knot will tighten
properly. |
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Step 3: Mount
11 more cords and ribbons (for a total of 12 of each type).
Step 4: Follow the same process and mount
the other half of the cords to the second handle.
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Body Section |
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Step 5: The body of the Ribbon Handbag is tied with Alternating
Square Knots. Each row should be right up against the next.
If you prefer a looser weave, you will need to make a cloth
liner for the handbag. All the knots should be made with
four strands (2 fillers). Make 4 rows of knots, using all
the strands.
Step 6: Repeat step 5 to start the
second half of the Ribbon Handbag. |
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Making the Sides |
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| Step 7: Separate the 2 ribbons furthest to the right and left sides of the handbag. |
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Step 8: Cut 4 strands of Macrame cord, each 50 inches long. Add 1 strand to each of the ribbons you separated out in the previous step.
You can click on these images to see larger photos. |
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To add the cords, center each new strand under the ribbon and secure it with a pin. |
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Tie the first half of the Square Knot using the ribbon as the filler, and the cord to make the knot. |
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Tie the second half of the knot. Tighten it slowly, removing any slack from the first half as well as the folded area. The whole knot should be tight. |
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For more information, see Adding Cords. When finished, you will have 6 strands to work with to make the sides for the Ribbon Handbag. |
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| Step 9: Tie rows of
Alternating Square knots, moving all the way around the handbag. Each knot will consist of four strands. Stop when the purse measures approximately 12 inches. You need at least 6 inches of material to close the bottom. When
you tie the last row of Square Knots, make sure the ribbons
are lying with the shiny side down. |
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Bottom Section |
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Step 10: Secure
all the ribbons out of the way, by taping
or pinning them to the body. Turn the Ribbon Handbag inside out. Place it upside
down between your knees to work on the bottom section.
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| Step 11: Using only the Macrame cords, tie Square Knots
using 4 strands for each knot (2 fillers). The knots will
be sideways compared to the ones making up the body. Make
the knots very tight. Apply glue to each knot, and allow it to
dry completely. Trim each strand so it is approximately 1 inch. Unravel the cords so they become fluffy. |
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Finishing Touches |
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Step 12: Turn the handbag so the cut ends are on the inside. You have three options to deal with the ribbons. You can trim the ribbons to 2 inches,
and weave them through the bottom section, or simply push them to the inside and leave them loose. Or you can use them to make tiny bows all along the bottom of the handbag, followed by a Square Knot. Don't be afraid to apply glue to keep the ribbons where you want them.
Tip: Cutting the tails that are left on an angle will prevent the ribbons from fraying. Applying liquid glue to the ends also helps.
A clasp is not necessary for this Ribbon Handbag, but you
can add one if you wish. |
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