Here s what you need to make your own placemat purse organizer.
Make a purse fromquilted place mats.
Whether it s for you to enjoy or to give away as a gift the summer just got way more colorful.
This placemat purse is a super easy project.
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.
I was able to create a unique straw like clutch for like 3.
If you didn t already know it i kind of have a thing for sewing with placemats.
Then we ll turn two placemats into a sturdy beach tote.
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.
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.
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.
We ll use one placemat to make a purse sized bag with a pocket inside.
Yes this is how my brain works.
I left mine hanging overnight to make sure the stiffener had time to work.
When i saw the round placemat i naturally thought it would make a unique placemat purse.
The last and final step is to.
During my recent day of crafting in real time i made a placemat purse bible bag.
I have even created several tutorials using them.
So let s add one more to our tote bag series.
All you need to make each placemat is.
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 use a placemat as a frame like this from the thrifty rebel.
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.
If you plan to add a ribbon as shown in the photo you will need to sew it onto.
Once the base of your bag is made it s time to add the purse closure.
With the how to quilt a bag with style.
Look for terms like fabric stabilizer stiffener or draping liquid.
Next hang the placemat to dry.
Here s what we ve made so far click a photo for detailed steps.
Once you have your supplies gathered all you need to do is complete the following 6 steps.
I remembered seeing a purse back in the day that made me think of a placemat.
