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Step 1
Pick a style you can put together easily using skills you know or choose a style and learn something new like crocheting or knitting.
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Step 2
Choose to knit, crochet, sew, bead or make your handmade purse of new fabrics. Recycle fabric from clothes you have around the house.
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Step 3
Decide if you want a handbag (usually with a smaller handle), a shoulder bag (with a medium sized, over the shoulder handle), a large bag with longer shoulder strap, a backpack-style purse or a clutch.
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Step 4
Look for a theme to style your handmade purse. Choose a hobby or interest like golf, cats or books; or style your bag to make a statement in support of a cause such as breast cancer or autism awareness.
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Step 5
Keep the purse's function in mind when picking a style. Make it fancy for a evening out, or practical for a day at the park with the kids.
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Step 6
Consider using a template from a local fabric store, magazine or website.









