In her soul, every woman loves and values herself. And he tries to show his best side. For a good outfit, its completeness has always remained important. This is done by everyone’s favorite accessories - handbags. Many people simply dream of having their own handbag for every shoe and, in general, for every pair of shoes. It is not always possible to find the bag of your dreams in the store that would match the chosen shoes. For this case, a special solution is handicrafts. More precisely, a handmade designer bag using the macrame technique. In winter, such models are not shown, but you can diversify summer looks on the beach with different threads and models.
How to make bags using the macrame technique: general provisions
It is difficult to weave macrame bags just from a picture. It’s worth studying a couple of knots and you can already weave an elegant model. The cut of many models resembles fabric bag patterns. It’s even easier to weave in a circle, gradually weaving new knots and then the bottom of the product. Unlike knitting or crocheting, handles occupy a significant place in such a product.The fact is that when knitting or crocheting, the handles are attached at the assembly stage. But in macrame, you can immediately distribute the knots onto the handle. In the assembly, place is often given to decorations, additional embroidery and other attributes.
Choosing threads for knitting macrame bags
To complete the model, it is important to have straight threads that can be used to make macrame knots. For openwork patterns it is better to take thin ones. But in this case, weaving will be slower, but the work will turn out very nice. Thicker threads are also useful and have their own knots. In this case, the work will be completed faster, and the resulting product will be stronger.
What else will you need for work?
What else can a master use to perform a wonderful new product? All accessories can be roughly divided into basic ones and those that are useful for decorating the finished product.
Basic materials. This huge group can safely include all the accessories that are intended for bags. These are different locks, zippers and buttons, snaps and Velcro. The famous magnetic clasps. Handles are very important and in fact, more than half of the products begin their first knots from this element.- For decoration. Everything that can decorate a product will be in this category. Handmade tag or mysterious brooch. Who sees shells, beads, beads, buttons as decoration? Tassels with beads and some exclusive keychains are very popular. A small toy (bunny, bear, plush heart) and the work will look better.
Basic materials. This huge group can safely include all the accessories that are intended for bags. These are different locks, zippers and buttons, snaps and Velcro. The famous magnetic clasps. Handles are very important and in fact, more than half of the products begin their first knots from this element.Step-by-step making of a macrame bag with your own hands
A very cute model that will go well with jeans and a T-shirt in the summer. The color is neutral and this dark blue will complement any color well.
To work you will need:
- dark blue thread for weaving macrame, preferably medium thickness;
- round handles.
Stage: measurements. You can take your favorite handbag, the sizes that suit you, and measure its length and width. Record the dimensions to calculate the required number of knots.
Stage: sample. It is necessary to weave several rows according to the given pattern and then use a ruler to measure what the result is. Next, calculate the required number of rows for the width and the approximate number of rows with knots for the length of the product.
Stage: scheme. The photo shows special macrame knots that are used for the entire canvas of this item. In order for them not to be just neighboring strips, it is necessary after each tied node (row) to take into work threads from neighboring ones and this is how the unification will take place.
Stage: description. Attach the required number of threads to the work table and you can begin weaving. Don’t be confused by the fact that in this technique the canvas will narrow downwards. Next, after the required length, weave the second fabric by analogy. Combine the two fabrics and first weave some edges together, weaving in the handles. Next, fold along the middle line of each fabric and connect the other sides. Also weave in the handles and complete the product by connecting the threads along the bottom.
This is how quickly and easily even a master who is far from macrame can create an amazing product.
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