Whether you crochet your own doilies, or you purchase them from a dollar-theme store, they sure are cute when you make them into a purse. Use small doilies to make the purse for a young girl or large doilies to make a womans shoulder bag. Either way, the darling purse is an asset to any wardrobe. Youll need very little sewing experience to complete this project.
Use two of the same size round doilies. Purchase the fabric youll use for the inside lining. The fabric should be lightweight and something similar in color to the doilies. If you choose bright prints or dark colors the lining could show through the outside of the purse.
Most doilies are sold in colors of white, cream or beige. You can, however, dye them the color you desire. If youre crocheting your own doilies, of course, you can make them any color or pattern you want. If you want embellishments on one or both sides of the purse theyll generally be added before stitching the doilies together. Cut two circles of the lining fabric. The circles should be the same size as the doilies with one exception: doilies often have scalloped or other decorative edges. Its okay that the circle is broken by the design on the edges. Cut the fabric circle as large as possible and still be able to catch the edges of the doily. Place a circle of fabric on each doily with wrong sides together. Stitch almost all the way around them Leave a small area unstitched so you can turn the doily right-side out. Before turning, trim away any excess doily edges. Turn right-side out, stitch shut, then press. If you will be stitching on a design now is the time to do that. Cut out a design from a piece of fabric and stitch it onto the purse. Put an image on both sides or only one side of the bag. Or, create your own stitched design by taking advantage of different patterns your sewing machine makes. Either way, finish any stitching design before sewing the two doilies together. Place one doily in front of you with the right side against the table. Fold the top one-fourth down so that there is a flat edge across the top. Stitch this area down staying low so that the stitching isnt against the fold. This piece will be the front of the purse. After stitching the flap down turn the doily over to where the right side is facing upward. Position the second doily on top of that one so that right sides are together. Position the strap on the purse at this time. The strap can be a piece of roping or a rolled fabric piece that matches the purse lining. Place one end on each side of the purse, trapping them between the front and back of the purse. Pin together to keep the straps in place while you stitch. Sew the two doilies together with the folded doily on top. Begin stitching from the side of the folded piece, then stitch all the way around, and stop at the corner of the folded doily. When starting and stopping, back-tack the stitches, to give extra strength at the strap areas. The larger doily is the back of the purse, and the extra fabric that hasnt been folded down, will be the purse flap. Fold it over and stitch on a snap, a velcro piece, or even two ribbons you can tie. If you use snaps or velcro you can then add a decorative touch to the flap so that it covers the stitching on the outside. Sew on a large button, glue on a flat wooden piece, or add a floral touch. The embellishments are up to you. If the doilies youve chosen have especially nice edging you can use an alternative method to create the purse. Place the lining circles on the underside of each doily. Turn the edges of the linings under as you top-stitch. Fold one doily down and stitch across as above. Place the two doilies together with lining sides facing each other. Top stitch around the two hiding the stitches in the crocheted doilies as much as possible. Continue with the purse as stated above. The doily purses look great with casual wear or dresses. Theyre perfect for little girls and women alike. Theyre so easy to make that you wont want to stop creating them! Just choose different images
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