Place Mat Purses

My sister-in-law taught me how to make these. They are really cute and really easy to make. They also are the perfect size for a set of scriptures and would make a great, inexpensive gift.

4 Easy steps:

1-Fold place mat in half (right sides together) and sew a 1/2 in seam up each side. Iron seam allowance open.

2-Open purse and match the side seam with the bottom crease so the corners make a triangle. Sew corners across the triangle to make the base of the purse. (I usually sew this about 1 1/2 in but you can make it as wide or narrow as you want.)

3-Attach handles.

4-Decorate with beads, ribbon, embroidery, etc.