Tips, projects and patterns for making your own bags and purses from new and recycled materials.
Plastic Canvas Purse PatternsThis page contains plastic canvas purse patterns. A flexible material that can be fashioned into many useful things.
Crossover Purse StrapI don't like the narrow crossover straps that come with purses. With a belt and a few minutes, you can make a very nice, comfortable alternative.
Making a Duct Tape PurseThis is a page about making a duct tape purse. A duct tape purse is easy to put together and looks great too. Use these helpful hints and suggestions for making your duct tape purse.
Necktie PurseCreate little purses out of neckties!
Plastic Canvas PurseA purse made from plastic canvas. First, cut plastic canvas to the dimensions above (or any size you want) then cut fabric to that size and sew it onto plastic canvas. Sew the pieces together to form a rectangular purse then sew lace or whatever inside for a liner.
Game Board PurseMake a purse out of a board game! Detailed pictures and instructions. I am going to start out by saying that I am an amateur at sewing so if any experts have any sewing tips feel free to submit feedback, it would be greatly appreciated by many.
Recycled Toddler's PursePlastic purse for a toddler, made from recycled detergent bottle. Sketch outline of purse on bottle as shown in diagram 1. Make certain to extend handles so they are long enough to overlap later for tying.
Playing Card HandbagEveryone has them - cards that are no longer a full deck, but you hate to throw them away! They are lying in a drawer somewhere taking up space. Now you can make them into a stylish, eye-catching accessory for most casual occasions.
