| So here's the holiday time again... going out, having fun, | | | | people lack the money for everyday items, let alone |
| good times. When there's a new season coming, | | | | classy purses. The only feasible alternative being a |
| especially a vacation many people choose to renew | | | | homemade purse, many people resort to this option. |
| or at least partly change their style. One great and | | | | Both a test of creativity and craftsmanship, knowing |
| easy way is getting a purse that fits the season. Any | | | | that you alone did that purse will fill your heart with joy. |
| ocasion: Christmas, Easter, Halloween. Popular | | | | With almost unlimited possibilities at hand it is up to you |
| Christmas purses include snowman purses, Christmas | | | | : materials, colors, style. Be sure to know what you'll |
| tree purses maybe even one looking like Santa. For | | | | use it for. Factors like strength and durability of the |
| Easter there are bunny rabbit purses while for | | | | fabric will determine it's usability. |
| Halloween a handmade purse will do the trick. | | | | When designing a bag, start with it's theme. Choose |
| When in need of a great looking purse to fit in with an | | | | anything from hobbies, interests, sports that you like to |
| elegant outfit at parties or receptions you can resort to | | | | music bands or whatever you come up with. Next, it's |
| sequin purses or beaded ones. Sporty looking purses | | | | time to choose a material. Different types of fabric for |
| should have a simpler and plain look. Many times the | | | | different styles. Start out with buying a yard of your |
| right purse is all it takes to be in the spotlight of | | | | desired fabric. You may choose between denim, |
| attention at a party. | | | | cotton, silk, satin, leather ... just pick anything you like. Be |
| Look for purses in different shops and department | | | | sure to pick a color of your liking as most materials |
| stores. If you come out empty-handed you might want | | | | come in different colors. |
| to try and go online to search for a purse. But if you | | | | Now it's time to get down to business. Cut a strip |
| want to express your very own style or if you lack | | | | about 1 or 2 inches thick you might want to fold it in 2 |
| the money for a good purse don't neglect the option | | | | here to increase the weight you'll be able to carry] and |
| of making your own. All you need is just a few good | | | | long about 2 times the distance between your shoulder |
| ideas and some fabric, it really doesn't take a rocket | | | | and your hip [be make sure to buy a patch of fabric |
| engineer to make a great purse. One alternative, that | | | | big enough. |
| might not work out every time will be borrowing one of | | | | For the actual body of the purse you got to fold the |
| your friends' purses. | | | | fabric until you get your ideal size. Take note, more |
| Great gift ideas include a home made purse adapted | | | | folds increase the strength. Now it's time to seam the |
| to someone's personal style, cardholders that look like | | | | strap to the sides. Do so with the seam pointing down. |
| purses or ones that hold candy, small presents and | | | | After getting the purse it's rough shape, it's time to |
| maybe even money. A very creative idea for a gift | | | | decorate it. Use pins, badges, pieces of old shirts with |
| would be making a holiday purse that holds a photo of | | | | funny quotes and either sew them in or attach them |
| someone special. A creative gift for grandparents or | | | | with safety pins. Use spray paint to add different |
| godparents you can be sure it will be treasured by the | | | | colors to the mix. |
| reciever. | | | | Now it's time to fill your purse and go out there show it |
| Handmade Purses: When in their teenage years, most | | | | off to all your friends. |