Purses

For a long time now I have wanted to try my hand at making Purses. 

This is something I have kept putting off.

Mater O is on a three day Basketball course so I have taken this time to learn how to sew in a zip.

I can honestly confess I don't think I have ever done this before.

Whenever my mother (who is a brilliant sewer) used to try to teach me to sew she used to end up throwing her arms in the air and walking away.

I was not a very good listener back then.................I hope I have improved .

So armed with two online tutorials the best of which I thought was the one here on my friend at

Big Little's blog.

(Just remember to have the zip starting on the left hand side of the purse)

I will confess I started to sew the zip in the wrong way and I did break a sewing needle but I got there in the end..................yippee!

Here are my efforts 

for you to see:

(All made with recycled blankets, wool felt and 100% cotton lining) 

Bunnie Purse or Pencil Case

Whale and Scottie Dog Purse or Pencil Cases

This Purse I needle felted on the front and back

They are all lined with beautiful fabrics that I have been collecting

What do you think ?