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Whispering Roses Clutch Purses Tutorial
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(1) Stitch out all the panels according to machine embroidery applique.
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(2) Stitch your top and flap panel to rear panel as indicated above.
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(3) Close-up of zig-zag stitching with invisible thread.
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(4) Stitch gusset sidepanels to gusset base panel.
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(5) Close-up view of the 3 gusset panels joined.
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(6) Get your front panel and gusset strip for alignment.
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(7) Mark the center of the gusset strip as well as the front panel.
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(8) Starting from the markings (the centers) join the front panel to the gusset.
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(9) Repeat the process, starting from the center and work your way up.
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(10) I used a zig-zag stitch with invisible thread for all construction.
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(11) It will be necessary to maneuver your panels for accurate stitching.
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(12) The gussets and front panel are now attached.
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(13) Your front and rear panels will now be joined.
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(14) Determine and mark the center of the rear panel as well as the gusset.
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(15) Now attach to the front panel.
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(16) Repeat steps 8 - 11 joining the 2 sections.
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(17) Your purse is nearly finished. Get your fabric glue and embellishment.
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(18) Glue gusset tip to the inside of the purse, as indicated above. Remember to glue both gusset tips.
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(19) Attach your embellishment with glue or sew it to the flap and the front panel.
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(20) This is what your purse should look like.
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(21) Your 4x4, 5x7 and 6x10 purses complete.
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