Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Pocket Purse

The experts at Family Fun Magazine (my favorite if you haven't figured that out yet) put out a craft book some time ago called Family Fun Crafts: 500 Creative Activities for You and Your Kids. Who couldn't buy that with a name like that, right?

My daughter had been wanting to make these pocket purses for some time now so today we did. She loves purses!

You will need:
* the back pockets from an old pair of jeans
* needle and thread
* ribbon, yarn or old belt

Cut out the pocket. Make sure you cut around the seam and not through it.

Sew on a long piece of ribbon or robe for the handle. We made ours long because my daughter likes to wear her purses across her chest.


Embellish how ever you want! We were going to use fabric paint but she got a little too excited and say it was "good to go." =o)




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17 Comments:

At July 19, 2011 at 7:26 AM , Blogger Manu said...

So cute!!! Love it! ;) Seems that your daughter enjoyed a lot!!!

 
At July 19, 2011 at 9:48 AM , Blogger Randi~Dukes and Duchesses said...

FamilyFun is an absolute favorite of mine as well. My daughter made that same purse a couple of years ago. So cute!

 
At July 19, 2011 at 12:54 PM , Blogger Charlene Juliani said...

Aww that is cute!

 
At July 19, 2011 at 4:03 PM , Blogger Lynda said...

Those are cute! I've made tooth fairy pockets for my grandsons out of old jeans.

 
At July 19, 2011 at 5:29 PM , Blogger Sue said...

I LOVE this! I even want one for myself:)

 
At July 19, 2011 at 5:54 PM , Anonymous Cathy at Wives with Knives said...

So gosh darn cute. A girl can never have too many purses.

 
At July 20, 2011 at 4:25 AM , Anonymous Life of a Foodie and Her Family said...

Oh how cute!!!! I have been on a sewing kick the last few days for my daughter's American Girl doll and I bet I could make a smaller version for her doll.

I love when I find free ideas! LOL
http://crafty-lynn.blogspot.com/

 
At July 20, 2011 at 6:11 AM , Blogger Karima said...

Saw you on link party, now following you via google and network blogs. Great post, I love upcycling clothes! Karima x www.karimascrafts.com

 
At July 20, 2011 at 8:03 AM , Blogger La-Dee-da crafter said...

I love to cut up jeans and re use them. And this is the perfect purse for a little girl. I am following you now!!!
ladeedacreations.com

 
At July 20, 2011 at 8:31 AM , Blogger HoneySage said...

Pockets can be so many fun things! Thanks for sharing!

 
At July 20, 2011 at 9:39 AM , Blogger Esther Asbury said...

What a cute little purse! I made a few of them for gifts last year.

 
At July 20, 2011 at 10:31 PM , Blogger Tiffanee said...

What a fabulous idea and your model is adorable!!

 
At July 21, 2011 at 12:04 AM , Blogger Michelle @ Delicate Construction said...

This is such a sweet project! Thanks for sharing! I am visiting from Someday Crafts and I am a new follower!! Hope you have a great week and that I see you around soon!!
Michelle
www.delicateconstruction.blogspot.com

 
At July 21, 2011 at 10:49 AM , Anonymous Radhika said...

That is such a lovely idea!

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At July 21, 2011 at 4:05 PM , Blogger Unknown said...

Such a great idea! And speaking of Family Fun Magazine, I just saw your adorable daughter and her Carrot Patch treats in the latest issue!! How cool.

 
At July 24, 2011 at 2:07 PM , Blogger Elsa said...

I love this blog, you have so many great ideas! I am excited to try some of them with my 2 year old.

 
At July 26, 2011 at 7:48 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

I had one of these when I was a kid, ahhh memories!

 

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