How to Make a Clutch Handbag From Recycled Magazines
The recycled magazine paper purse is a fashion must. They're easier to make than to buy as they are not available everywhere. Not only are recycled paper purses great conversation pieces, they'll also help save the planet. Make some to give to friends and teach them how. Recycled magazine paper is thicker than regular paper, and more colorful, and at such an affordable cost, you could make one for every outfit. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Bulk magazine paper
- Roll of contact paper
- Scissors
- Sewing machine
- Snap button
Instructions
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Use the most colorful recycled magazine for your purse. Cut out two rectangles of 7-by-5 inches. Cut out one piece that measures 7-by-3 inches.
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Cut off a piece of the contact paper the length of 9-by-8 inches four times and 9-by-5 inches twice. Set aside.
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Sew carefully to make sure the recycled paper doesn't rip. Peel off the paper to one section and place one cut of the magazine on it. Place another piece of contact paper over the top to seal it. Repeat with all pieces of magazine paper making sure to leave a 1-inch border of contact paper around each piece of magazine paper.
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Sew together the sides and bottom of the two larger pieces of recycled paper. Make sure you are sewing them inside out. Trim excess contact paper.
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The clutch handbag made from recycled paper is a fun accessory. Sew smaller section to top of one side of purse, also inside out, to make the flap. Trim excess contact paper.
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Sew on snap button to inside of flap and front of purse.
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Tips & Warnings
Remember, contact paper is still plastic paper, sew slowly to keep from ripping.
Not sewing all pieces completely can cause gaps through which change or other items can fall out of the purse.
Daily use could damage the recycled paper purse without proper care.
References
- Photo Credit colorful background image by Debbie Torkelson from Fotolia.com different magazines studio isolated on white image by dinostock from Fotolia.com Sewing machine image by Kumar RR from Fotolia.com magazine image by Angelika Bentin from Fotolia.com
