Sewing Projects

Glitz and Glam

Never did a cheap place mat, a beaded napkin ring and a few minutes at the sewing machine yield such luxurious results! This purse is romantic and polished enough for any special do or the bride’s essentials on her special day.

Requirements

•  Rectangular ivory satin brocade place mat with angled corners*
•  5 cm (2") beaded napkin ring
•  56 cm x 2.5 cm wide satin ribbon (22" x 1")
•  Matching thread

To make up

1 With placemat flat, measure and mark fold lines with pins.

2 Fold bottom of purse up and topstitch sides together.

3 Centre and handstitch napkin ring, extending over the edge of the flap, to right side of top edge

HANDY HINT: Let the stitches fall between the beads to hide them.

4 Stitch centre of ribbon to purse front under napkin ring. To close the purse, bring the ribbon ends around the napkin ring and tie in a pretty bow.

Further information
This project has been reproduced from Low-Sew Boutique by Cheryl Weiderspahn, published by KP Books for £14.99. It is a great book for those who love to sew but don’t have much time. There are over 25 quick and easy projects, designed to convert readily available household items into fashion accessories. ISBN 9780896894341. Low-Sew Boutique is available from good bookshops or via David & Charles, tel: 01626 323200.

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