Supply Sources for Handbags

When crafting a handbag, it can sometimes be hard to find the hardware and other supplies you need locally. I try to purchase zippers and a few other items when they’re on sale at Hobby Lobby or Joann’s, or when I have a 40% off coupon. Of course, I’m always on the lookout for fabric [...]

Triangular Cosmetic Bag

Here’s an easy bag that goes beyond the basic flat zip pouch. A well-illustrated tutorial can be found on Craftster.org. For some directions on how to crinkle and embellish fabric, see my earlier post.
For the zipper pull, I simply knotted a bead onto a piece of ribbon and tied that to the original zipper pull.

Wristlet Key Fob

I’ll soon be selling these key fobs in my shop, but if you’re crafty, you can try making one yourself. Simply use a piece of cotton webbing twice the length of the drop you want, sew on a ribbon or fabric trim, then fold the webbing in half and enclose the raw edges within the [...]

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