It's so simple to do, I didn't even need to take a bazillion pictures of how to do it. It comes out cute and super quick, so instant gratification. All you need to know how to do is cut and knot!
1. Look through your closet, a thrifstore, etc. and find a purse that has a crochet/knit type of look. (Or, you could crochet, knit a bag yourself. I was just too lazy to do that). I found mine at a thrift store for $4 and it was in perfect condition. There were a ton more like it there too, in all sorts of sizes!
2. Cut up a bunch of strips of fabric. I cut mine roughly 18" long and 2" wide. Some I made a little skinnier though because the material was thicker. I cut up two shirts (from the thrift store), a scarf (my mom had given me a while back to use for crafts), and some lace and silk fabric scraps I had. Ribbon could work too. Then you only have to cut the length.
3. Begin knotting the strips of fabric on. I started with strips I cut up from a shirt and then just filled in from there. I tried to do them in rows, although, there are a few that are not on "a row" I made. Just fill it in to your liking.
4. Trim the bottom pieces so they are all even and you are done.
Happy Sunday!
"But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." Isaiah 40:31
Posts
Jessica,
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute purse! Thanks for the tutorial on how to make it too. Now I know what I can do with some of my leftover scraps that are hangin' around.
What an adorable purse :) I'll have to make a couple for my girls to carry around :)
ReplyDeleteGet. Out.
ReplyDeleteLove all your tutorials!! :) You have such a great eye for projects.
ReplyDeletelove it! I'm going to have to look for a purse to use at Goodwill next time I go.
ReplyDeleteYou are the queen of Anthropologie copies!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Love it, the colors are beautiful together!
ReplyDeleteOooh great idea! When Anthropologie steals you away, will you still come back and visit from time to time? =) I love it, I'll be linking.
ReplyDeleteVery nice! I like your take on it. I saw the original purse in the Anthropologie catalog and thought "I could make that!" You really did it! :o)
ReplyDeleteFantastic! and so simple. Thanks for this.
ReplyDeleteThat is totally fantastic. Bohemian chic. :) And no offense to Anthropologie but yours is way better - more affordable AND better looking? Umm yes, yes it is!
ReplyDeletecute and cheap! perfect combo!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely handbag! Beautifully done!
ReplyDeleteOMG, You are a GENIUS! :)
ReplyDeletewow, wow, WOW!!! What a gorgeous bag!! I posted a link to your tutorial on Craft Gossip Sewing:
ReplyDeletehttp://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-anthropologie-inspired-rag-bag/2009/08/10/
--Anne
Super cute! I linke to this at somedaycrafts.blospot.com Grab my "featued" button.
ReplyDeleteSO cute! how many "rows" did you do?
ReplyDelete"how many rows did you do?"
ReplyDeleteI officially did five rows, but I added a few others to place that I thought needed it. I wanted it to be full, but not too full.
Thanks everyone :)
that's a great refashion! and a good use of those terrible bags with the giant be-dazzlers all over them!
ReplyDeletevia SITS
Found your tutorial on UCreate. Love the idea. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteFabulous!!!!
ReplyDeleteAWESOME!!!! I so have to make one of these! That's my next project! Love the verse too. My favorite!
ReplyDeleteLove this! I have a bag just like that in green that I was just pondering whether or not to give away...I think I'll revamp using your BRILLIANT idea! Thanks for sharing!! BTW I saw you on UCreate...
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Cristina P
Keller Texas
www.embrace31.blogspot.com
What a fun bag! Great idea to use your fabric scraps. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteDid you do both sides of the purse, or just the one side like Anthropologie? Very cool idea. Just in time too, I need a new purse.
ReplyDelete"Did you do both sides of the purse, or just the one side like Anthropologie?"
ReplyDeleteI just did one side like Anthropologie. I wouldn't have had enough fabric to do both sides anyways, so it worked out :)
Jessica,
ReplyDeleteI came over from One Pretty Thing. I love that bag. I am going to have to try that. It seems easy enough. Thanks for sharing. I enjoy your blog a bunch!
That is such a cute idea! Thanks so much for sharing, I can't wait to make one.
ReplyDeletegorgeous. looks just as good as the $300 extravaganza. good work.
ReplyDeleteVery original
ReplyDeleteVery cool! Love this tutorial! Love the scripture verse at the bottom too!
ReplyDeleteCan not wait to make this!! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThat is sooo cute. I love bags and love recycling crafts you put both together your a genius!!!
ReplyDeleteCher
It was very interesting for me to read this blog. Thanks for it. I like such themes and anything connected to them. I definitely want to read a bit more soon.
ReplyDeleteThis tutorialis GREAT! I will atsome point put it in my blog and ofcourse put your link there. Many thanks coz I intend to make one:))
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this! It is going right straight to the top of my Make It list! Thank you so much for sharing it!
ReplyDeleteCLEveR
ReplyDeleteFeel like a genius when I can re-do something and give it a new life. You have done that with this purse. It is a caring thing to do. I am currently making old doors into various things. Thanks for the tip on thrift store items.
ReplyDeleteI found this by a link from pinterest, and it looks awesome! I'm going to try this one day!
ReplyDelete