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10 Min Tie Purse

Transform lame, unwanted gifts to Chic BoHo Beauties!

Posted by Anjeanette Artist

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Transform old gifts to Dad or hubby, or outrageous finds from the local thrift and Goodwill...this is so easy! All you need is thread and a zig zag stitch on your sewing machine, and a spare 10 mins! Also working on a tie skirt, could easily stitch together ties to make an apron, or what about a legacy quilt ala Gees Bend of a beloved family member? I'm sure this idea has been done before, its fun and easy, I however did not know of any when I started messing around with my mans box of unwanted ties. If you see any others- link them here :)

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  • 2 Neck Tie
  • Scissors
  • Sense Of Humor
  • 1 Sewing Machine
  • 1 Thread

Steps (12 steps, 10 minutes)

  1. 1

    two ties, measure and cut to pocket size desired...keep the ends!

  2. 2

    zig zag stitch ties together, use a clear guide foot with a 'notch' to help, slightly overlap ties for security

  3. 3

    zig or surge ends to finish without fray

  4. 4

    how ends should look- this will be tucked inside doesnt need to be pretty

  5. 5

    fold purse together before stitching sides

  6. 6

    sorry dark pic- stitch sides together, do not stitch to top- those will be your flaps

  7. 7

    when sides are stitched....looks like this

  8. 8

    mark where your straps will go- tops of original ties!

  9. 9

    sewn tops look like this

  10. 10

    tuck the ends into the purse

  11. 11

    finish off your strap with a zig zag- or just tie it together at the length you want!

  12. 12

    big enough for a wallet and lipgloss- or if your an origami master one diaper and a travel size package of baby wipes!