How Do You Make A Handbag From Place Mats?
Handbags can be made from just about anything, so making a handbag from a place mat is very possible. The amount of fabric the place mat has is a perfect amount for a handbag. Place mats also have the advantage of finished edges, eliminating the need for lining your handbag. The pre-quilted benefit of place mats will aid in providing your handbag with the body it needs to stand up and hold its shape. The vast array of styles will allow you to pick a pattern that is perfect for most any occasion. Determine which side of the place mat will be the right side or outside of your handbag. Fold the place mat in half, matching the two short ends of the place mat and with the right sides together. Pin the sides. Sew a 1/2-inch seam allowance from the top of the handbag down, along the sides. Sew over the seam again to reinforce the handbag sides. Place the seam of one side onto the fold on the bottom of the bag. This will form a point at the corner. Sew a seam across the point measuring 2 inche
