21 Easy Sewing Projects: DIY Designs and Sewing Craft Ideas

Place Mat Purse

By: Vanessa from MaxxSilly

Turn an inexpensive place mat (perhaps a spare from your dining set) into a fun and functional
clutch purse. This easy sewing project makes a great, quick gift.

Materials:

 Place mat

 Pins

 Embellishments such as clip-on earrings

Instructions:

1. Lay your placemat on a flat surface and decide how big you want your pouch to be. Fold the right
   sides together and pin along the edge.


2. My place mat was hemmed on all four sides. I sewed in from the hem you can choose based on
   how big you want your bag to be.


3. Turn the bag inside out. Be sure to push out your corners.


4. On the flap – folds in and again sew in from the hem or so it is lined up with the pouch.