Placemat Purse Tutorial

I love placemats.  In my opinion, they can be used for more than dressing up a table!  I've used them to make kids aprons.  I've thought about using them to make pillows.  And today I used one to make a purse!  This project is so easy (or SEW easy....sorry, couldn't resist).

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Select a place mat (for the purse) and ribbon (for the strap).

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Fold the place mat in half and pin edges together.

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Sew the edges...

and turn the placemat so the right side is facing out.

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Cut the ribbon to the appropriate length.  (I wanted to sling my purse across my body, so I cut the ribbon 47"  long.)  Singe the edges of your ribbon with a lighter to keep it from fraying.

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Sew ribbon into the desired place.  I sewed mine onto the side seams.

Wasn't that simple?!  And it only took four runs of stitches!  You could also add a snap, button or velcro closure.  And maybe an inside pocket.

The placemat purse makes a great gift! It can serve as a mini diaper bag when checking your little one into childcare. Or maybe a bag to hold your bible on Sunday morning.  How about a birthday gift for a little girl that loves purses!?

I'd love to see your placemat purse creations!  Are you going to make one!?

Jen

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