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Sewing: purse from old book
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purse from old book

bottom (spine)
inside-lining & pocket
side view
Is this your project? Can you share instructions or a pattern with the Craftsy community?

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Category: Sewing

Type of item: Accessory

For: Women

Style: Whimsical, Cute, Casual, Eco-Friendly


Materials

book from Goodwill, cotton fabric, glue, wood beads, trims

What was your inspiration?

Sue grafton is one of my favorite writers. When I found her first 3 books bound together, I thought I would make her a purse. (don't worry dear readers, I kept the "book" inside.) She sent me a very nice thank you letter.

What are you most proud of?

It was fun to say thank you for many hours of pleasant reading.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

be very patient. Making book purses is tedious...but worth the effort

 

9 comments

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Deannie Oakly on craftsy.com
Jan 17, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
love this can't wait to try this..
Thread Queen on craftsy.com
Jan 11, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
No, I have not covered the face of the book, or the spine. I have always wanted to retain the "book look." If you google, how to make a purse from a book, you might get some instructions, but you can tweek them any way you want. If you decide to do it, I will write my instructions for you.
StitchingTeresa on craftsy.com
Jan 10, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
This is a great idea! Do you ever cover the outside of the book with fabric, or do you always leave it as the original book? I have to do some gifts for a swap coming up and thought this would be something unexpected I could do...Thanks for posting!!! I love Sue Grafton, too!
Ladymax on craftsy.com
Jan 07, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I can't believe how good this looks. What a wonderful imaginative idea.
Thread Queen on craftsy.com
Jan 07, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you. My first one didn't turn out so good, but after several, I got better...Takes lots of patience.
JamieEvers on craftsy.com
Jan 06, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
This is such a great idea! 2 of my favorite things: books and purses! Love it!
Thread Queen on craftsy.com
Jan 07, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Me too! The fatter the book, the better it turns out.
Mary Beth Moses on craftsy.com
Jan 06, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I love it! My Favorite color! Great work!
Thread Queen on craftsy.com
Jan 06, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
thanks