Make A Purse Fromquilted Place Mats

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

Make a purse fromquilted place mats.

Then we ll turn two placemats into a sturdy beach tote. This little bag is so quick and easy to make you could probably stitch one up in 15 minutes. Here s what you need to make your own placemat purse organizer. 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.

Next hang the placemat to dry. Once you have your supplies gathered all you need to do is complete the following 6 steps. If you plan to add a ribbon as shown in the photo you will need to sew it onto. With the how to quilt a bag with style.

Once the base of your bag is made it s time to add the purse closure. 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. You can take some bamboo placemats and make these vases from in this life. The last and final step is to.

Whether it s for you to enjoy or to give away as a gift the summer just got way more colorful. If you didn t already know it i kind of have a thing for sewing with placemats. Several companies make a similar product. I have even created several tutorials using them.

Here s a bedside caddy you can make from 2 placemats via instructables. You can use a placemat as a frame like this from the thrifty rebel. When i saw the round placemat i naturally thought it would make a unique placemat purse. This placemat purse is a super easy project.

Look for terms like fabric stabilizer stiffener or draping liquid. We ll use one placemat to make a purse sized bag with a pocket inside. I left mine hanging overnight to make sure the stiffener had time to work. Then flip the placemats over and repeat on the other side so your purse looks the same on either side.

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. I was able to create a unique straw like clutch for like 3. Yes this is how my brain works. 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.

Being stylish shouldn t always have to cost you a pretty penny. Using a foam brush generously brush the fabric stiffener into every inch of the placemat. A heavy duty sewing machine needle. All you need to make each placemat is.

These coasters are made from placemats see the tutorial at craftionary if you find a pretty placemat you can frame it for some easy diy art like this one from thrifty decor chick.