Once the base of your bag is made it s time to add the purse closure.
Make a purse fromquilted place mats.
If you didn t already know it i kind of have a thing for sewing with placemats.
Yes this is how my brain works.
During my recent day of crafting in real time i made a placemat purse bible bag.
Being stylish shouldn t always have to cost you a pretty penny.
I left mine hanging overnight to make sure the stiffener had time to work.
With the how to quilt a bag with style.
Here s a bedside caddy you can make from 2 placemats via instructables.
I was able to create a unique straw like clutch for like 3.
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.
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.
You can take some bamboo placemats and make these vases from in this life.
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.
This little bag is so quick and easy to make you could probably stitch one up in 15 minutes.
Then we ll turn two placemats into a sturdy beach tote.
Look for terms like fabric stabilizer stiffener or draping liquid.
Then flip the placemats over and repeat on the other side so your purse looks the same on either side.
Whether it s for you to enjoy or to give away as a gift the summer just got way more colorful.
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.
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.
Several companies make a similar product.
All you need to make each placemat is.
This placemat purse is a super easy project.
When i saw the round placemat i naturally thought it would make a unique placemat purse.
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.
Here s what we ve made so far click a photo for detailed steps.
So let s add one more to our tote bag series.
Here s what you need to make your own placemat purse organizer.
The last and final step is to.
I remembered seeing a purse back in the day that made me think of a placemat.
We ll use one placemat to make a purse sized bag with a pocket inside.
Using a foam brush generously brush the fabric stiffener into every inch of the placemat.
Next hang the placemat to dry.
