Hi,
I haven't made a handbag with the wrapped clothesline, but have done a couple bowls. We had a class at our LQS and we used a book called "It's a Wrap" and it had bowls, placemats, purses, etc. in it. Great book and the directions are very clear and easy to follow.
I like my bowls, use them for fruit or just for a catch all holder.
It's fun to do. I sat and wrapped my clothesline at the lake sitting by the beach, got lots of questions as to what in the world I was doing! I had all kinds of answers, depending on who asked...LOL. My sister took some cut strips home and wrapped a couple packages of rope that I have to sew, she called and told me she was at the "end of her rope". Have fun!
Bev