Things You'll Need:
- A pillowcase or 1/4 yard of fabric
- a sewing machine
- embellishments (optional)
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Step 1
Decide which fabric you'd like for your hobo bag. Traditionally, hobo bags were modeled after the makeshift bandana bags carried by hobos. The style is comfortable and slouchy, but looks good in any color. Using a piece of fabric that you already have, such as a pillowcase or an old sweatshirt, can make this a very cheap purse.
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Step 2
Measure the desired length of your hobo handbag. Some women like them to hang from the shoulder to the hip, which would require a longer handle. Others prefer a bag that hangs from the elbow.
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Step 3
Cut the body of your bag from the fabric. You can choose to use two squares, sewn together on three sides or you can make a large rectangle and fold it in half, stitching up the sides. Don't sew it yet, though. If you want to make hobo bag history you'll need to make sure it's perfect.
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Step 4
Pin the edges you intend to stitch together in order to keep them from shifting as you sew. If you're using new fabric, or fabric without a hem, make sure to hem up the top edge, without sealing the bag shut.
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Step 5
Wooden Loop Handles Give A Little Extra StyleAffix the handles of the bag. If you're very crafty you might want to try adding an embellishment, like circular wooden loops, or a fabric bow to your hobo handbag
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Step 6
Have You Ever Seen a Hobo Wearing Pink?Experiment with different fabrics and textures. You can have a different bag for each day of the week.
