Scout Sews a Satchel

brought to you by Scout  

aka: Scoutster, Nana, NanaPajama, and a few others reserved only for family

[disclaimer:  this project was the sole idea of Scout and not her mother.  She directed the photography, but asked for help to remember the correct steps.  This is in no way a solicitation ...however I do appreciate her contribution of content.]

***Hi, I'm Scout.  This is my first blog post.  I am excited to sew with you.  Today we are making a special purse.  I will be telling you how to make it.

First choose your fabric, a 16 inch square. I used a table napkin.

Then, choose a ribbon (16 inches) and a strap however long you want.   Decide if you want a shoulder bag or a one handed bag. We used a little elastic, that's up to you.

Pin your ribbon onto your fabric.  Make a fabric ribbon sandwich.

Sew the sandwich closed.

Turn the tube right sides out.

Fold your long rectangle in half again.  Pin closed.

If you want to, sneak a ribbon loop in your sewing to be a tag.

Turn it right sides out again.  Measure from ribbon 2 inches for strap. Attach strap on each side.

Now, congratulate yourself  anyway you want.  I had fashion show.  How are you going to do it?

This is my second purse. I can not believe that somebody bought it.  And I even have an order for two more.
 [thanks Aunt Heather!]