How To Make a Handbag From a Recycled Book

  • April 19, 2008
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Create a custom, colorful purse using a vintage book and coordinating fabric. Read the accompanying article at http://www.curbly.com/Chrisjob/posts/4164-Curbly-Video-Podcast-How-to-Make-a-Handbag-out-of-a-Recycled-Book-

Step 1: Materials

Materials:
• A hardbound book with an appealing cover
• Fabric (1/2 yard or so)
• Sewing machine or needle and thread
• Scissors
• Utility knife
• Craft glue
• Store-bought [or handmade] purse handle
• Colored markers
• Polyurethane finish, Mod Podge, or watered-down white glue

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Comments (4)

ausetkmt

Cute,, think I'll try out the technique

over 3 years ago by ausetkmt

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arignote

This will be good for my outdated computer books.

over 3 years ago by arignote

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lilyvelecky

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about 1 year ago by lilyvelecky

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Jerrica_Humphries

will have to try this out!! :)

about 1 year ago by Jerrica_Humphries

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