I was responsible for Super Saturday this year, (Super Saturday is a church craft day) and here is one of the projects I made. It is a Scripture/Handbag made from a Placemat.
This placemat was one that I found on Clearance at Walmart for $1, and the spool of ribbon was $3.97.
First, open your placemat flat, and mark a line 2 3/4″ from each long edge. This is where you will place your ribbon.
Next. Pin your ribbon along the marked edge, when you get to the ends, measure a 13″ length for the handle, and pin from there over to the other side and continue around to make one long loop of ribbon.
Sew along both sides of the ribbon, close to the edges where the ribbon is attached to the placemat.
Next, fold the placemat in half with the handles together and right sides facing in. Pin along the sides.
Sew about presser-foot width from the edge. Make sure to backstitch plenty to secure the top seam of the bag.
I added a felt flower and layered 2 buttons on the center to embellish the bow. Sew the bow in place on the bottom of one handle.
ENJOY!
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