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How to Make a Bandana Purse

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This simple, inexpensive craft uses an ordinary cotton bandana to create a small purse with 3 separate pockets. Grab a handful of bandanas and whip up a bag to complement any outfit. Stock up on bandanas, ribbons, embroidery floss, buttons, lace and sewing supplies and invite friends for a Bandana Purse Party.

Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions
  1. Step 1

    Lay the bandana on a flat surface. Fold it in half lengthwise and then fold it again in half across the width so that you have a square that is 4 layers thick.

  2. Step 2

    Turn the square so that the folded edge is at the bottom. Use matching thread and sew by hand on or with machine up the 2 sides of the square.

  3. Step 3

    Stitch close to the edge allowing a 1/8 inch allowance. Use a contrasting thread for more interest. Leave the top open to access all 3 sections.

  4. Step 4

    Whip stitch up the sides of the purse with matching or contrasting embroidering thread for decoration. Use at least 3 strands of floss and an appropriate needle.

  5. Step 5

    Attach a length of grosgrain ribbon or webbing for a handle or shoulder strap. Secure each end of the handle to the top corners of the bandana purse by sewing through several times.

  6. Step 6

    Embellish the purse on either side with buttons, beads, ribbon or lace. Sew them on carefully through just the outside layer of fabric or use a glue gun.

  7. Step 7

    Sew a large button near the top on one side of the purse. Attach a loop of ribbon or floss to the top of the purse on the other side. Hook the loop around the button as a closure.

Tips & Warnings
  • Choose a bandana or kerchief that is reversible (the same on both sides) so that either side showing is okay. Remove any tags and iron the bandana.
  • Use 2 contrasting bandanas, one atop the other, to create a purse with 7 pockets.

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