Kisslock Frame Bag

Learn how to create a custom crochet bag to fit a purchased kisslock frame! In this video Brenda K. B. Anderson shows us how to work in a variation of the half-double crochet stitch to create a fabric with thickness and structure, perfect for making a small bag. Brenda walks us through the process of making the bag, from working a flat circle in the round, to making the sides of the bag, to adding the frame itself.

She explains how to adjust stitch counts for your own kisslock frame (also called a purse frame); how to know when to stop increasing and switch to “working even”. Brenda demonstrates how to “pin” the kisslock frame to the bag so that it does not move around as you are sewing it on, as well as what stitch to use for a professional look. Brenda has plenty of tips for adding the frame to the bag, to make things easier and to enable you to complete your beautiful project! Kisslock frames are not only practical and secure when fastened properly, but they add that professional touch to your handmade items! Interested in making more projects like this?

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