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Making a Fabric Purse

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Date: 07/07/2009 Topics: Craft Tips > Sewing | Readers Request > Crafts  
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I would like to make a purse using material. The purse will have various sections and will be lined. I would like something that is flexible, but not too much so it collapses. Can you recommend a good material for such a project? Many thanks.

By angles from England

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By angles (1) Contact
Many thanks to all you kind people for replying to my question. The information you have given me has been very helpful. Thanks again for taking the time to reply. Angles

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By loftworks (34) Profile Contact
Here are directions for making a tote bag style purse out of cordoroy:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/ar ... 0/how_to_make_a_tote_bag.html?cat=46

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By LITTLE SUZY (339) Profile Contact
Just do a search on the internet for purses out of fabric. You'll find lots.

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By fatboyslimsmom (310) Profile Contact
You could try some upholstery fabric, they are usually stiff without being unmanageble.

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By Cyinda (1318) Profile Contact
Depending on what your're actually doing with this material (like using it along the top edge or to stiffen the whole purse), here's some ideas

To stiffen the whole purse:
Use 1 or 2 thickness of felt, or use a large sheet of fun foam, or rug backing, crinoline (for petticoats). Also, an iron-on interfacing would also work wonderfully! ... They come in MANY thickness', & even an EXTRA-thick one for crafts & household items (like placemats)!

To line & stiffen the edge:
Use "horsehair hem braiding", or use "Boning" (ask what these are in the fabric store). Boning comes incased in fabric to sew in or it comes by itself to thread down into the seam. (Boning is what they use to make a corset stay up... Like in a strapless gown)

Write me here on ThriftyFun if these don't work & you need more ideas.

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