Crafty Purses and Wallets
Check out these ideas for making and decorating your own purses and wallets. Includes many free patterns and instruction sheets.
Blue Jean 'Pocket' Book
See a picture of the Blue Jean 'Pocket' Book by Connie in New York.
See a picture of the Blue Jean 'Pocket' Book by Connie in New York.
Blue Jean 'Pocket' Book
Instructions to make a small purse using pockets from blue jeans - submitted by Connie in New York.
Instructions to make a small purse using pockets from blue jeans - submitted by Connie in New York.
Fabric Checkbook Cover
Sew a fabric checkbook cover as a gift or for your own pocketbook.
Sew a fabric checkbook cover as a gift or for your own pocketbook.
Magazine Purse
Henrietta shares directions on how to make a purse using magazine pages.
Henrietta shares directions on how to make a purse using magazine pages.
Magic Wallet
This is a great gift idea! Check out the pictures.
This is a great gift idea! Check out the pictures.
Make a Cassette Tape Wallet
Cassette tapes may be outdated and a bit obsolete, but you can still enjoy your favorites or some kitschy titles with this easy cassette tape wallet.
Cassette tapes may be outdated and a bit obsolete, but you can still enjoy your favorites or some kitschy titles with this easy cassette tape wallet.
Make a Change Purse
You can make a simple little change purse that has a zipper to keep your precious pennies from getting lost.
You can make a simple little change purse that has a zipper to keep your precious pennies from getting lost.
Make a Placemat Purse
Learn how to put together this easy purse made from a placemat.
Learn how to put together this easy purse made from a placemat.
Make a Purse out of T-Shirts
Make a cute purse out of two t-shirts with these easy step-by-step instructions.
Make a cute purse out of two t-shirts with these easy step-by-step instructions.
Necktie Purse/Wallet
Find out how to transform an unwanted necktie into a small purse that is perfect for holding change, a cell phone, or an Ipod.
Find out how to transform an unwanted necktie into a small purse that is perfect for holding change, a cell phone, or an Ipod.
Patchwork Pouch
This trendy patchwork pouch is quick to make and easy on the budget. A great beginner's sewing project.
This trendy patchwork pouch is quick to make and easy on the budget. A great beginner's sewing project.
Pocket Purse Made with Jeans
Pocket purse made with the back pocket of a recycled pair of blue jeans. Fringed and beaded for a trendy look.
Pocket purse made with the back pocket of a recycled pair of blue jeans. Fringed and beaded for a trendy look.
Simple Shoulder/Sling Purse
These handbags are very popular right now, and they are pretty easy to make. This is a great sewing project for a beginner and a fun and fast project for an experienced sewer. You simply need to be able to cut and sew a somewhat straight line.
These handbags are very popular right now, and they are pretty easy to make. This is a great sewing project for a beginner and a fun and fast project for an experienced sewer. You simply need to be able to cut and sew a somewhat straight line.
Velvet Pouch
Make a lovely velvet pouch that can be used for anything from a fancy handbag to a spell pouch for Harry Potter party or witches costume!
Make a lovely velvet pouch that can be used for anything from a fancy handbag to a spell pouch for Harry Potter party or witches costume!
Bra Purse
Create small, usable purses out of old bras.
Create small, usable purses out of old bras.
Duck Tape Cell Phone Case
Make a handy case to carry your cell phone, using Duck brand duct tape.
Make a handy case to carry your cell phone, using Duck brand duct tape.
Duck Tape Purse
You can create a bucket style purse using Duck brand duct tape.
You can create a bucket style purse using Duck brand duct tape.
Duct Tape Purse
Author Sherri Haab shares these directions so you can create your own purse using duct tape!
Author Sherri Haab shares these directions so you can create your own purse using duct tape!
Fun Flower Purse
A fun crocheted project. A fun gift idea for kids!
A fun crocheted project. A fun gift idea for kids!
Hardcover Book Purse
Take a beloved hardcover off the shelf and put it on your shoulder by transforming it into a smart-looking purse.
Take a beloved hardcover off the shelf and put it on your shoulder by transforming it into a smart-looking purse.
How to Make a Map Purse
Maps can have a lot of character, so put your old ones to new uses with this fun craft or gift idea.
Maps can have a lot of character, so put your old ones to new uses with this fun craft or gift idea.
Jammers Juice Pouch Coin Purse
An easy sewing project, make a small coin purse using a clean, empty juice pouch.
An easy sewing project, make a small coin purse using a clean, empty juice pouch.
Necktie Handbags
Turn old neckties into one-of-a-kind handbags.
Turn old neckties into one-of-a-kind handbags.
No-Sew Blue Jean Purse
Transform an old pair of blue jeans into a fun purse!
Transform an old pair of blue jeans into a fun purse!
Placemat Purse
Create beautiful purses using a placemat.
Create beautiful purses using a placemat.
Potholder Purse
This site claims this purse is 'Too Hot to Handle' because this little purse is made out of a colorful potholder!
This site claims this purse is 'Too Hot to Handle' because this little purse is made out of a colorful potholder!
Sean's Duct Tape Wallet
This wallet design has one large opening for money and four open slots for credit cards and other items.
This wallet design has one large opening for money and four open slots for credit cards and other items.
Sequins Bag
Make this easy bag and embellish to your hearts content.
Make this easy bag and embellish to your hearts content.
Shoulder Satchel
A large purse you can make using water-repellent or soft upholstery fabric.
A large purse you can make using water-repellent or soft upholstery fabric.
Signature Style Tote
Set your own style using your favorite fabrics to make this quick-and-easy purse by Indygo Junction designer Kathy Fernholz.
Set your own style using your favorite fabrics to make this quick-and-easy purse by Indygo Junction designer Kathy Fernholz.
Sock Monkey Tote and Wallet
Use plastic canvas and fabric to create unique accessories.
Use plastic canvas and fabric to create unique accessories.
Tank Top Totes
Before you pack away your summer clothes for the winter, you might want to set one of your tank tops aside to make one of these easy totes.
Before you pack away your summer clothes for the winter, you might want to set one of your tank tops aside to make one of these easy totes.
Woven Change Purse
Weave a change purse on a cardboard loom you can make yourself.
Weave a change purse on a cardboard loom you can make yourself.
Wrapper Purses
Find out how you can make a purse using potato chip and other wrappers. What a fun way to recycle!
Find out how you can make a purse using potato chip and other wrappers. What a fun way to recycle!