DIY Handbag Made From a Scarf

on July 29, 2009 at 7:35 AM

CafeMom Jayrvt gave me this idea for making your own purse out of a decorative scarf. We've already made a headband out of a scarf so why not a handbag?

Here's how to get this look:

Photo From Blueprint/Martha Stewart

1.Choose a 32-inch or 45-inch square decorative scarf.

2. Lay the scarf or fabric face down.

3. Tie a knot about one-third of the way from a corner. Repeat the knotting on the other three corners.

4. For the handles, tie the two bottom "tails" together in a tight knot. Follow with the top two tails.

Have you ever made a DIY scarf handbag?

About the author Kim Conte

has shoes that make people stop her on the street and ask "Where did you get those?" but it doesn't work for taxi cabs as she was hit by one ... and lived to tell the tale. She has more freckles than Lohan but way less attitude. And she's a fierce cook with tons of recipes to share -- and wishes she could share some with Bourdain.

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Comments (5)

jennmarie77

on Jul 29, 2009 at 10:06 AM

Oh how cute.

This would be great with a thrift store find too.

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Peajewel

on Jul 29, 2009 at 11:17 AM

Very cute, I have a couple at home, I may try this with...thanks for the idea!

CafeCires

on Jul 29, 2009 at 11:51 AM

Reminds me of Furoshiki (In Japan they use cloth squares to cover and cary things). I wish I knew more about it because it would be awesome to wrap presents in cloth ^.^