Make A Purse Fromquilted Place Mats

You can use a placemat as a frame like this from the thrifty rebel.

Make a purse fromquilted place mats.

When i saw the round placemat i naturally thought it would make a unique placemat purse. I have even created several tutorials using them. We ll use one placemat to make a purse sized bag with a pocket inside. Here s what we ve made so far click a photo for detailed steps.

Next hang the placemat to dry. 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 remembered seeing a purse back in the day that made me think of a placemat. The last and final step is to.

Several companies make a similar product. If you plan to add a ribbon as shown in the photo you will need to sew it onto. Being stylish shouldn t always have to cost you a pretty penny. 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.

Once you have your supplies gathered all you need to do is complete the following 6 steps. Then flip the placemats over and repeat on the other side so your purse looks the same on either side. I was able to create a unique straw like clutch for like 3. 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 you need to make your own placemat purse organizer. I left mine hanging overnight to make sure the stiffener had time to work. With the how to quilt a bag with style. 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.

Then we ll turn two placemats into a sturdy beach tote. If you didn t already know it i kind of have a thing for sewing with placemats. Whether it s for you to enjoy or to give away as a gift the summer just got way more colorful. You can take some bamboo placemats and make these vases from in this life.

So let s add one more to our tote bag series. Look for terms like fabric stabilizer stiffener or draping liquid. During my recent day of crafting in real time i made a placemat purse bible bag. A heavy duty sewing machine needle.

Using a foam brush generously brush the fabric stiffener into every inch of the placemat. Here s a bedside caddy you can make from 2 placemats via instructables. All you need to make each placemat is. Yes this is how my brain works.

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.