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Make a Placemat Purse

By Lorain Blanken, About.com

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Make a Placemat Purse: What You'll Need

Placemat Purse

A placemat purse to go with everything.

There are so many cute cloth placemats at the thrift store that don't quite complete a full set. Put these to good use. Making a purse out of a placemat takes just a few minutes.

You Will Need:

  • A decorative cloth placemat. If you don't have one at home, try finding cute placemats online.
  • A pair of purse handles -These can be found at any craft store, or even Wal-Mart.
  • Sewing Kit or Sewing Machine

Once you materials are all together, let’s get started.

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