Quick cross body bag from pencil case....

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08-29-2019, 03:10 PM

GEMRM

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Quick cross body bag from pencil case....

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I saw this inexpensive pencil case at the local Staples and thought it would make a great small purse. I used it a few times while travelling this summer, and decided it would be even better with a cross body strap - so I added one!
I happened to find a fabric to match fairly closely in my stash....

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08-29-2019, 03:14 PM

juliasb

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Very good Idea. It shows you think outside the box.

08-29-2019, 04:22 PM

sewbizgirl

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Great idea and great fabric match!

08-29-2019, 04:51 PM

oksewglad

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Clever...what's the reverse side look like? If it has no pockets you could embellish that side to personalize it even more.

08-29-2019, 05:02 PM

Rhonda K

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That is a fabulous idea!

08-30-2019, 04:21 AM

Joset

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fantastic idea

08-30-2019, 06:33 AM

QuiltE

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Great idea! .... As quilters, we can be so innovative!

I also purchase pencil cases etc. ... and strip them for the zippers!
This started out of necessity, as few stores sell zippers and I found what I wanted in this way.
Plus what a cost saving compared to buying the zippers, as such.