| Purse is one of the most important accessories for | | | | Still, some open on three sides. Velcros comprise of |
| women. Almost all women can't go out without a | | | | two different sides. One is softer, the side that hooks |
| purse. They use it to hold their important things, like | | | | to the rough side of the pair. It is rolled like a tape when |
| cellphones, keys, and money. Some have a different | | | | bought and it can be cut exactly to the length of the |
| purse for their powders, makeups and brushes. Purses | | | | purse opening. It also comes in different widths and |
| are easy to make. You just need to know the basic | | | | colors. |
| materials, and from here you can make your own | | | | Buttons look like beads. It comes in thousands of |
| alterations to create a unique piece. | | | | different shapes and sizes. If you prefer to button up |
| In general, the basic materials you need for a purse | | | | your purse, you also have to make a buttonhole. It will |
| are clasps, strap hooks, snaps, purse frames, magnetic | | | | require accurate measurements for the button and |
| clasps, d-rings, magnetic snaps, rings, swivel rings, | | | | buttonhole to be aligned. Otherwise, your purse will not |
| chains and many more. Some purses have handles. | | | | look good, or worse, will not close properly. To make |
| Some don't. If you will place a handle, decide on the | | | | your purse more durable, consider lining it with cloth or |
| length, the thickness, the shape and sturdiness. Make it | | | | other materials. This is very important especially when |
| very durable or it might break while you're outside. | | | | you will stuff it with heavy things. With continued use, it |
| The handles can be made from a variety of materials. | | | | will get worn out and might break. |
| The most common material used for handles is the | | | | For added design, and also for a more personal look, |
| same cloth used in the purse itself. Others make the | | | | you can sew patches or draw images using textile |
| purse more appealing by crocheting or knitting handles | | | | paints. You can also put glitters or sew outlines of |
| to the desired length. There are many kinds of strings | | | | flowers, butterflies and other images of your favorite |
| available that can be used as handles. It can also be | | | | things. |
| made of wires wrapped in dainty ribbons or yarns. | | | | There are many different embellishments to |
| If you want the purse to have a closing, you either put | | | | accentuate your purse. It can be beads, strings, ribbons, |
| a zipper or buttons. Some use Velcro or buckles. It can | | | | glitters, paints, small flower figurines, plastic decors, |
| also be tied with strings to close. Some leave their | | | | sequins, garters, wires and many more. The list is |
| purses with no closings at all as part of the design. | | | | practically endless. Let your imagination take over in |
| There is just a flap to close the purse. | | | | designing your purse. Make is very personalized and |
| For zippers, it is available in different lengths. Depending | | | | unique. You can get more ideas by reading craft |
| on the design, some purses open on just one side, | | | | books and magazines. |
| given a rectangular shape. Some opens on two sides. | | | | |