Making a cute purse can be a lot cheaper than buying one. More time is spent when making a purse rather than buying one already made but the time and wait is worth while.
To-Dos Before Making a PurseFinding the right fabric is the first thing one needs to do before making a purse. Fabric is sold at a numerous amount of places including thrift stores, yard sales and local fabric stores. Getting more fabric for a cheaper price will probably be found at a yard sale or thrift market.
Getting a lot of fabric is a must when making a purse because mishaps do sometimes occur, especially for beginners. One needs to select a fabric design that explains her personality and style. Purchasing a neutral color and design will ensure the purse to go with any outfit.
Once the fabric is found and purchased, a style of purse needs to be drawn on a piece of paper. The easiest style of purse for beginners is a tote style bag. A tote style can look cute large or small. The reason to drawing out the design is to help get a better mental image of the purse which will help when it comes time to stitching.
Items to PurchasePurchasing all the little items is the next step after buying the fabric and drawing out a purse style.
- Thread that matches the color of your fabric.
- A package of needles ranging in sizes.
- A thimble to prevent the needle from pricking a finger.
- Scissors are very important when the time comes to cut the fabric.
A sewing machine is optional because a purse can easily be made by hand stitching.
A thicker, strap fabric is also optional because the fabric bought for the purse can be stitched to be a strap for the purse. A shoulder strap can be found at a fabric store or Wal-Mart Superstore's usually located in the fabric area by the thread.
Stitching the PurseStitching a tote style purse is very simple.
- Cut the fabric to the desired size of the purse.
- Fold it inside out-the dull side of the fabric will go on the inside but when stitching it needs to be on the outside.
- Use a needle and thread to stitch down both sides of the purse and across the bottom-the folded side.
- Turn the fabric back to the brighter side of the fabric.
- Stitch the shoulder strap onto the sides of the opening of the purse.
After the five steps are done, a purse is made. Beads can be stitched onto the purse to add more style.
Making a purse is a simple and rewarding way to acquire a purse that fits one's personal style and budget.
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