More and more women prefer things made by hand. This allows you to bring a touch of individuality and originality to each person. This article talks about what women's tapestry bags are and their advantages.
What is a tapestry?
Thousands of years before our era, tapestry was made. This was confirmed after ancient Egyptian tombs were found.
Tapestries were produced in Asia, India and Egypt. Over time, they began to be produced in Germany, Sweden and Finland. Tapestry gained popularity during the Baroque period.
In the beginning, tapestries were carpets without pile with large patterns or plot drawings on Orthodox and antique themes. The manual production technique implied the weaving of silk and wool threads together. And for holidays they were decorated with gold. The work was hard and time-consuming.
Such products were works of art, artistic drawings that constituted a whole series of events. Previously, they were produced only for the wealthy classes.
Please note! Word tapestry came from France, where the Gobelin brothers' gallery opened and only their products were considered authentic. Other decorations were called tapestries. And in the modern world, this termite unites all types of fabrics.
Advantages
The tapestry combines a number of advantages:
- Variety of colors and their saturation;
- Beauty of designs and durability;
- Rare texture and wear resistance;
- External beauty and convenience;
- Improved tactile qualities and functionality.
But there are also disadvantages, for example, this fabric has a very high price. The material is quite heavy, so if you load the bag with things, it will be very inconvenient to walk with it. Home washing is not advisable, so if the product is very dirty, it needs to be taken to the dry cleaner, and doing this constantly is expensive.
Variety of colors and patterns
The wide variety of patterns and colors can make it difficult to choose when buying a bag. Here you need to start from the entire style of clothing. An important factor will also be the gender and age of the person who buys the product.
Such bags will suit those who often add ethnic notes to their wardrobe. Images of national drawings and patterns are quite popular in such things.
For followers of the hippie style, Indian mandalas or other oriental ornaments will suit. The boho style is well suited for vintage items with patterns stylized as the fifties of the last century. Young girls should give preference to tapestry satchels on thin straps with drawings of cute animals or birds: dogs, owls, peacocks.
Fashion trends
Today, fashion houses and designers produce a huge variety of tapestry bags. There are different styles, from the thirties to Indian motifs.
They can also be decorated with various additions, fringe, brooch or beads. The bag can be small like a clutch, or a large travel bag. It can be with pockets for small things, or without them.
With such products, you can create a bright evening look in the Baroque style. Since the beginning of spring 2019, more and more girls prefer tapestry bags. They combine them with light dresses or business style, for example, a pencil skirt, a blouse and a small bag on a belt.
Care tips
At factories, tapestry bags are coated with dirt-repellent and water-repellent solutions, so they do not need cleaning for a long time and retain a beautiful appearance. If you need to clean the bag or just refresh it, you can use special napkins for fabrics. They are very effective, especially if dirt has just gotten on the product.
It is allowed to wash the bag with warm soapy water. But it is strictly forbidden to wring out such products, because they can lose their appearance. If it is necessary to use a detergent, first you need to make sure that the bag can survive it, for this you need to apply a drop of the product to the soft part of the product.
If there is no damage after an hour, you can wipe the dirty areas a little with a cloth with detergent diluted in water. Then rinse and put to dry in the open.
Items made of tapestry should be dried in the open air, but so that direct ultraviolet light does not fall on them. It is advisable not to iron such bags - this can spoil the quality of the material. When caring for bags, it is recommended to use a steamer on the minimum setting.
How to sew a tapestry bag with your own hands.
Materials for working on the bag:
- Thick, dense threads;
- Fabric of different colors;
- A large needle with a suitable eye;
- Large scissors for good cutting.
When searching for patterns on the Internet, it is advisable to take the easiest ones:
- More straight lines;
- Less circles and decorative stitches;
- Large interior space without compartments;
- Lightweight and comfortable clasp.
Important! Due to the rare adhesion of the threads of the bag, the material is quite strong, so when cutting out the product according to the patterns, it is necessary to ensure that the edges of the material do not slip.
The same conditions must be observed when sewing satchels from tapestry. To do this, you need:
- Select fabric for the top and lining material;
- Cut out two square pieces of the required size, three rectangular side pieces and a bottom;
- Cut the handles in three layers, this will help them to be as strong as possible;
- Sew the parts of the product on a machine, using medium speed so as not to break the thread;
- Overlock the edges, sew on the lining and handles, they can also be stitched for strength;
- Finally, the product can be decorated with a brooch or fringe.
Ideal bag model:
- You can sew a large bag to fit a lot of things. It can be made with short handles or with a long strap. Such a bag does not require the use of a sealant, only linings are needed. The type and size can be different, it already depends on the person's wishes.
- A small women's shoulder bag. Such items are sewn using a dense frame, which will be thick cardboard. And for the zipper, you can sew an inexpensive magnet. Mostly, such bags will be evening ones.
- Medium-sized product for A4. Also has a solid frame. The size and appearance may be more like a business case. It is practical to carry a laptop or folders in such a product. Can be made with a handle or a belt.
- A clutch bag, it is made without a strap and with a lining fabric. It can be used as a cosmetic bag.
Sewing the product is very simple. First, you need to find a pattern idea on the Internet or in master classes. Then cut out the details from paper and try them on yourself. If the bag fits, then you need to transfer the pattern to the fabric and cut it out. Sew the lining to the inside of the product. Next, you need to sew all the details of the bag according to the pattern. The handle is optional, you can make it short and add a belt to them.
So that it can be worn in different variations. In the end, the product can be decorated with various additions. For example, make a gold ornament or sew on beautiful beads, add feathers or fur. The main thing is to include all your imagination.
If a person doubts his abilities to sew a product, but really wants to buy it, then you can use the online store. Now almost all clothing and accessory sites, in the catalogs there are bags, wallets and clothes made of tapestry.
The price of such products will be higher than self-sewing. But at least, it can last up to five years, or even more, with proper care. It is important to try not to dirty the bags, because each dry cleaning and washing is a big blow to the quality of the product, already on the 4-5th time it can begin to lose shape or color, depending on the use of detergents.
Such bags are not suitable for everyday use, they are better chosen for evening walks or receptions. This way they will last longer and there is a low probability of constant contamination. The products should be stored in a closet, in a straightened form, they should not be folded or compressed, otherwise they will quickly lose their shape.
In conclusion, it should be noted that the fashion for tapestry bags has been going on since past centuries. It is not difficult to make such a product yourself, but due to the strength of the material, the bag will serve for many years.
