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Upcycled Sweatshirt Purse Pattern
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Intermediate
Category:
SewingType:
AccessoryFit:
Women, GirlsItem:
BagSkill Level:
Intermediate
Basic Skills Necessary:
- Some confidence with stretchy fabric.
Pattern Description:
What to do with that collection of old sweatshirts!? Why not make a purses out of them? They make great gifts because they are so personal!
This pattern includes five pages of instructions with supplemental illustrations. As with all my patterns, the directions are clear and simple - short and concise sentences. I also provide an overview of the project with some tips to make sewing much easier.
I encourage you to read my blog for supplemental help. You might not need it, but it will give you some visuals. Just look for "Sweatshirt Purse" in the label section on the right side of the page. I've included three tutorials that run from 2/19/2013 to 2/21/2013.
Materials:
- A sweatshirt
- Fabric
- 8 - X-Large Eyelets/Grommets
- Magnetic Closure (optional)
- Shoelace and toggle
You Will Also Need:
- Hammer for eyelet/grommet installation
- Walking Foot
Upcycled Sweatshirt Purse Pattern
$3.50
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About the Designer
I began sewing as a child - my mother did tailoring and alterations. In 2004, I began designing, making, and selling purses at arts festivals - I named my business Ms. Elaineous. In 2009, I opened Sew You Can where I taught sewing lessons. I closed my studio in 2012 to focus on designing patterns. You can follow me at http://mselaineousteachessewing.blogspot.com.
Let me know if you'd like to ...
I began sewing as a child - my mother did tailoring and alterations. In 2004, I began designing, making, and selling purses at arts festivals - I named my business Ms. Elaineous. In 2009, I opened Sew You Can where I taught sewing lessons. I closed my studio in 2012 to focus on designing patterns. You can follow me at http://mselaineousteachessewing.blogspot.com.
Let me know if you'd like to sell anything made with my patterns! I'll post the information on my blog and on Craftsy!
And my real name isn't Elaine - she's my alter-ego!
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