Beading is very popular in the craft world and the types and variety of beads offered in stores and the internet is incredible. There are many, many items you can make using beads but one of my favorite ways to use beads is by making beaded purses.
There are lots of free beaded purse patterns offered online, beaded bags can be made for formal events or to carry around for everyday errands. If you are looking to make a really special gift for someone, beaded purses are very much appreciated. Making a beaded purse as a gift shows the recipient that not only are you giving them an item that they can actually use but you also made the gift with your own hands which makes it even more special.
Here you will find websites that offer free beaded purse patterns, once you start beading you may find that you cannot stop as beading becomes highly addictive.
Bead Knitted Amulet Bag
http://members.cox.net/sdsantan/bag.html
This beaded bag is absolutely stunning, the free beaded bag pattern does entail knitting so you will have to have knitting skills in order to complete this bag pattern. I personally love the size of this purse and I also love the long handle. The beaded bag pattern can be done in any color you choose but this lavender type color represented in the photograph is a really excellent choice.
Awareness Ribbon Amulet Purse
http://www.suzannecooper.com/beadwork/aware.html
This awareness ribbon is great because you can make it in any color you like depending on the special cause you are representing. The beaded purse pattern would make a great gift for someone special or just to carry around yourself to show what you care about. This particular pattern is given as a beaded purse pattern but directions are also given on how to make the pattern as a pin or necklace.
Beaded Clutch Purse
http://www.craftown.com/crochet/pat57.htm
This lovely beaded bag pattern involves crocheting so crocheting skills are needed in order to complete this project. The beaded purse pattern is a smaller type bag and would make an excellent bag for an evening function or a great size for a child. It is a fairly simple pattern and the beads along with the crochet give a really nice effect and texture.
Hannah Bag
http://www.dailyknitter.com/hannah.html
This is another bag that entails knitting skills but the simple beading around the middle of the bag gives the bag a really nice added dimension. The beaded bag pattern is a great size to use as a purse or a carry all bag.
Gold Tiger Amulet Purse
http://www.beadladydesigns.com/patternsintro.html
This stunning free beaded purse pattern is a head turner, the colors used in this beaded bag is lovely. The beaded purse uses black lined amber beads on gold cotton, there is also a fringe of beads at the top and bottom of the purse. This free beaded purse pattern makes for a very striking bag.
Beaded purse patterns are so much fun to find and make for yourself or to give as gifts, not only is making the beaded purses fun but also shopping for that perfect bead adds to the pleasure of making a one of a kind special purse.
Sources:
http://members.cox.net
www.suzannecooper.com
www.dailyknitter.com
www.beadladydesigns.com
