Any image, complemented by an unusual accessory, acquires individuality. A bright scarf, a beautiful brooch or an appliqué in the form of a mischievous cat on a bag - fashionistas from all over the world have adopted accessories, every day surprising the world with a look like from the cover of a magazine.
Leather bags with applique never go out of style. Large and small, bags and clutches, cozy backpacks and business messengers - they are all universal. Decorated with applications made of leather or other materials, these bags are combined with any clothes and are appropriate in any situation.
Application - overlay of curly pieces of leather on a contrasting basic background. It can be sewn, glued or cut. In the latter case, the ornament is created by creating slots in the upper layer. This is necessary in order to open the lining. The edges of the patterns in welt applications are sheathed with a curly seam.
Varieties
All applications are divided into three types:
- Storyline. Compositions, scenes or paintings, laid out by rags or individual figures.
- Subject. Separate independent images: flower, butterfly, animal, tree, etc.
- Decorative. A pattern or ornament that includes geometric shapes or repeating objects. For example, a chain of identical maple leaves or flowers.
Application can be voluminous if you put a piece of batting or synthetic filler under the image. You can also make it in 3D. To do this, only part of the application is attached to the surface, for example, flower petals. The base is sewn to the bowl, leaving the tips free. Together, the petals make up a voluminous flower.
If there is not enough time and effort for needlework, you can buy it. For example, “Protezhe” is a company that creates unique and inexpensive bags with leather appliqués (St. Petersburg).
Before buying, you must check the store for good faith by reading reviews or asking friends. Indeed, under the guise of genuine leather they can offer artificial material. In this case, taking the full amount from the client. Prices for leather bags with applique are quite high - tens of thousands of rubles.
You can make an application for your favorite leather bag yourself. To do this, you do not need to have any special knowledge. Enough imagination and the ability to hold a needle in your hands.
Simple option
To start working on an application for a leather bag, you need to select templates and print them. You can also redraw the image. Further, the pattern is transferred from the carbon paper to the wrong side of the skin flap and cut out. The resulting item is sewn or glued to the bag. If desired, you can diversify it with pieces of fur, beads or contrasting pieces of skin.
The application is slotted
This option takes longer than the previous one. There can be many small details in the welded applique, which are difficult to accurately cut and then stitch with high quality. Therefore, this method of application requires appropriate skills. If you want to learn this art, you should start with the simplest templates. For training, cut out the details of the application on paper or cardboard to fill your hand.
Multi-colored welt applique
If you want to add several shades, you should connect multi-colored rags to each other, sew in layers and cut the necessary part in each of them sequentially. You can sew a pattern with a decorative seam before cutting or after, which depends on the skill of the craftswoman. If sheathed at first, she will need thin manicure scissors in order to accurately cut the figure along the contour.
Applique on a leather bag: templates
It will not take a lot of time to create one original element. This can be done during the day.
In such an interesting way, you can decorate any bag, wallet or children's backpack. In addition, the application of the skin protects it, prolonging the service life.