Upholstery Mini Purses

This is a small purse with a button/elastic closure. It fits inside a larger purse to organize the contents.

Approximate Time: One hour.

Supplies:

• upholstery scrap
• sewing scissors
• sewing machine
• fabric for lining
• sewing thread
• large button
• elastic ponytail holder
• sewing needle
• paper to make your pattern

Instructions:

1. I began with taking a rectangular piece of the upholstery fabric and cutting paper to fit, shaping it into the shape of a boxy envelope.
2. From the pattern, cut one piece of upholstery fabric and one from the lining fabric.
3. With wrong sides together, sew together, leaving a small spot at the bottom to allow for turning.
4. Turn and press.
5. Stitch the opening closed.
6. Attach the button and the elastic ponytail holder.

Note: I use several of these in my purse easily organizing small items.

By Monica from Cortez, CO