From a graphics transfer to a purse!

Okay, this project started out with the whole grain sack idea and kind of morphed into something a little different.  The grain sack piece will be down the road a bit.  For now, I found a graphic I loved at the Graphics Fairy.  The words are in French and look so romantic - but don't be deceived.  It's actually an advertisement for window hardware of some sort.  Humorous.  I have an ad for hardware on my purse.  I guess not too many people will catch that . . . but in case you're interested, it says,
"CASEMENT WINDOW
HINGES CROSSETTE
PULL HANDLES
ALL STYLES IN ALL GENRE"
Not so romantic after all . . .

 I just kind of made this up as I went, and learned a lot along the way.  Next time I'll change a few things.  I took the 8 1/2 x 11 printed piece that went through the printer and cut an identically sized piece for the back of the purse - then two side pieces.  I sewed them all together to make a tube.

 Then I searched through my fabric piles of which I have many.  Only my best friend has seen my fabric stash.  I don't think my husband even knows how much I have - but he probably does now since he reads every post!  I found a nice canvas-weight black and white piece that was perfect.  I added a tube of that onto the bottom of the purse - about 7" wide.  After sewing it all together and putting a nice stiff piece of heavyweight mat board in the bottom of the purse (for shaping), I sewed on some store bought handles and a loop and toggle for the closing.

And it's done!  I like it!

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