Make A Purse Fromquilted Place Mats

So let s add one more to our tote bag series.

Make a purse fromquilted place mats.

With the how to quilt a bag with style. This placemat purse is a super easy project. Once the base of your bag is made it s time to add the purse closure. Here s what you need to make your own placemat purse organizer.

I was able to create a unique straw like clutch for like 3. Then we ll turn two placemats into a sturdy beach tote. Look for terms like fabric stabilizer stiffener or draping liquid. If you didn t already know it i kind of have a thing for sewing with placemats.

Being stylish shouldn t always have to cost you a pretty penny. The last and final step is to. I left mine hanging overnight to make sure the stiffener had time to work. I remembered seeing a purse back in the day that made me think of a placemat.

2 fat quarters i used coordinating prints so the placemats can be reversible fusible fleece a piece measuring 14 x 17 thread sewing machine iron scissors. Using a foam brush generously brush the fabric stiffener into every inch of the placemat. All you need to make each placemat is. Then flip the placemats over and repeat on the other side so your purse looks the same on either side.

Here s a bedside caddy you can make from 2 placemats via instructables. Fabric placemat of your choice make sure it s not too thick it needs to be able to bend but it should have some good stiffness straight pins. Next hang the placemat to dry. 7 free bag patterns and purse patterns ebook you ll have access to a series of patchwork bags and homemade quilted handbags to make yourself.

Here s what we ve made so far click a photo for detailed steps. You can take some bamboo placemats and make these vases from in this life. Yes this is how my brain works. This little bag is so quick and easy to make you could probably stitch one up in 15 minutes.

Whether it s for you to enjoy or to give away as a gift the summer just got way more colorful. Once you have your supplies gathered all you need to do is complete the following 6 steps. You can use a placemat as a frame like this from the thrifty rebel. During my recent day of crafting in real time i made a placemat purse bible bag.

If you plan to add a ribbon as shown in the photo you will need to sew it onto. Several companies make a similar product. We ll use one placemat to make a purse sized bag with a pocket inside. A heavy duty sewing machine needle.

Use the pre punched holes on either side and your embroidery needle to sew the closure into place on both sides of the wicker placemats.