I fell heir to a couple "bins full" of (discontinued) Upholstery Samples from a furniture store and thought I would share one of the projects I have been using them for. These purses have "four pockets" inside, in the bag lining ..... and "two pockets" on the outside (at each side/end) of the bag. Just like any of us who sew ..... "Where there is will, there is a way" in putting together and making use of all kinds of scraps, leftovers, etc.

Very nice to get so many of them finished for christmas! I like the way that you left the gromets to use as a hole for the handles on the tan and rust one. Very clever!

Upholstery fabric is great for bags you need little or no stabilizer and batting. Nice work!

Very nice. Love the color and texture combo's

Your purses are just adorable. Great job and good use of those fabric samples. Way to go!

Cute bags. I love fabrics. They look very durable. :thumbup:

Those are not gromets ...... they are "buttons". I use "four" large buttons where the handles are attached ...... and a total of "six" smaller matching buttons ("three" sewn on the center seam line - outside of bag) on "each side".

Great way to repurpose the samples. Good work.

Hey, you could sell those. I'd like one, if you have any extra. Not into the girly bags that so many make, but I could see using one of those.

They're fabulous, love the buttons.

Oh they are beautiful - much more sturdy than an average cotton purse.

Very attractive bags :D:D:D

Those are really nice. I bought a bag made out of that material years ago, still use it, they last forever!

Nice!

I love these! :-P

Fantastic bags! They will make some lucky someone very happy. What a neat way to use up those fabrics pieces too.

very nice... i too use upholstry sample for bags.. it's much more fun than "yardage"..great job..

Did you use a commercial pattern or make one up by yourself? Good job on all, but my favorite is the tan and turquoise. Need my address?

These are brilliant! Great use of "found" materials"!

I have lots of these samples from my day job in a furniture store. Been collecting them for a couple years, much to my husband's dismay. He works in the same store and it was really difficult to get them out without his noticing but I managed. I have some leather samples too. Bet they would work well for this. Did you use any lining or batting?

What great purses!

very nice!

Great Job!

If the Upholstery sample was "heavy enough" = Not necessary for batting or stiffning ..... if lighter weight, yes I did use it. All the bags are lined and I use a light-weight batting to give the "inside pockets" more structure (there are "four inside pockets"). I also use "Plastic Canvas" (I think that's what they call it) cut to the size of the bottom of the bag, which add more stability, and it will stand-up better.

With you having such a supply .... thought maybe you would like to some close-up pictures the other bags.

What a great wasay to use those pieces. Who would have thought. Only a frugal quilter. They will hold up so well and are nice as can be. Great job

great job. I like the combination of colors and textures. I get a lot of upholstery remnants and made purses and tote bags as Christmas gifts this year.

Love those bags. Now I will want to be on the look out for some of those samples!!

These are really beautiful. You have put the colours and textures together really well. Like someone else mentioned, I don't like bright or patterned bags, but yours, I would go for. Love the subtle colours...you really should consider selling these, either privately or to a shop. Style and planet friendly...what more could you want!

You did a very nice job and aren't you the lucky one!
Upholstery samples are great for use making bags. I am always on the lookout for them!

WOW I LOVE these!!

You did fantastic! Will you be posting in the Classifieds? :)

Why not offer them on the Classifieds .... they are all unique and so well- made.

Thank you for the closeups. Very inspiring. Think I'll dig my samples out and prove to my husband that there was a good reason to collect them.

I remember seeing those...awesome...do you have any left?

Your bags are very good looking also ..... I am the kind of person who "LOVES' to create, mixing colors and textures .... and love how the finished project comes out. It is boring for me to sit down and make 25-50 of the same thing .... like it better to make each one different.

Nice

Yes .... have a couple left. If I don't run out of time .... thought I might put a few together to sell at the Quilt Show in April.

Great bags - beautiful and study!

I would buy one in a second! Hope you decide to sell some (hint ,hint)