I started this project over a year ago. But for most of that time, it’s been in a drawer..out of sight and out of mind. I had to clean out my sewing table (aka small desk I refurbished years ago) because it is now our aquarium stand.
Anyway….I had intended on making a tiny little string purse for going to garage sales and festival type things. Since then I’ve discovered that I really need to carry more stuff all the time…so a bigger bag was born.
An old piece of table cloth was used as the base for the random scraps. I used different colors of thread and stitches for a fun crazy quilt look.
I decided on a jagged edge on the flap for interest.
The lining is a re-purposed pillowcase. I wish I had the forethought to sew a pocket or two on the inside but when you’re winging it…those things don’t always come to mind.
I did learn a couple things while putting this together that I’ll *hopefully* remember to apply to my next purse project.
The only purchased item on this purse is the magnetic closer. I bought 3 of these a while back when I was making more purses
Otherwise everything used to create this purse is re-purposed or scrap.
A girl can NEVER have to many purses! Maybe I’ll sell a few when I actually stock my etsy store… It’s just an empty storefront right now.
Your scrap purse is adorable. I got a closeup view of it, and I love all the detail there.
You got an aquarium? Sounds like fun for the kids, work for you. You know that now you have teased us, we want pictures!!
I love this bag Halle! I would love to try to make something like that. I’m always looking for different and fun bags to carry. Thanks for the inspiration!
Sweet – I have many started and unfinished projects!
dana
Halle
what a darling bag! I love the composition of fabrics you used to create it! gorgeous work! Have a wonderful Wednesday! 🙂
What a sweet scrap purse. I like the randomness about it!
This looks like great fun and I love how it turned out!