What you need:
* 1 heavy-duty lined place mat
* 1 yard of solid-color trim
* 2 yards of colorful trim for borders
* Heavy-duty thread
* Straight pins
* Scissors
* Charms or fringe (optional)
How to make it: Fold the place mat in half to see what the front of the purse will look like. Pin the trim to your liking, then sew it in place. Flip the mat over, fold it (lining should face out). Pin the sides together, then sew them in place.
Shoulder strap: For a more detailed strap, pin, then sew the colorful trim to the solid color trim on either side. Attach by sewing an end to each side of the purse. Trim all loose threads. Flip the purse right-side out. To add more flair, hand sew charms or add a row of fringe to the bottom.
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Labels: wearable art