Julie R. Neidlinger: Art and Store

Purse: Pug dog.

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I made this purse for a friend (for Christmas 2007) who has a pug dog, which she loves. My friend and I both love interesting purses, and I wanted to make her something that she would enjoy. This was one of those great gifting moments where, as I sewed the top stitching, or maybe hand sewed the eyes or trim, I smiled. I kept imagining how my friend might like the gift, and how much fun it was to make something for someone. (This truly is a great example of why we should all be doing this.)

This purse is truly unique; I had no pattern, and made up the design as I went along. The pug dog was made on the fly, with top stitching used as line work, as if in a drawing, to depict wrinkles and other features of the dog.

This pug dog purse is made from polar fleece, a vintage tie, cotton lining, and red piping detailing both inside and out. The back of the purse features the "LP" leather tag with an easy-to-reach pocket for a cell phone. Inside the purse, the liner has three pockets. The clasp of the purse, made from the tie, is a magnetic "button" for simple and fast closure. The handle of the purse is made from the tie as well, with double top-stitched ends reinforced inside for sturdy use.

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Labels: animals, dogs, purse, sold, whimsical