Here's a little purse I made today. I saw them on another forum and had to try. It turned out really cute. After seeing the prices for purse handles ($6.00 or better) I went to a thrift store and got a purse for $2.00. I also put pockets on the inside.
Placemat purse.
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Inside of the purse. it does show the raw edges. (didn't think of that when I sewed it together)
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