How to Make a Pant Leg Purse

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Take the trouser leg (only one) and flatten it

   You can either use your hands or iron-press it but it is not mandatory.
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   Step 2: wrong side out.

   The hem from the trouser's leg will be the top where you can sew a zipper or a button when you're done. ,,,,,, This project makes a great gift, necessary, make-up bag, evening clutch, pencil case, change purse, it all depends on how you decorate it! ,
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   Step 3: Use a ruler and a pencil (or chalk) to make a straight line on the bottom of your yet-to-come purse.

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   Step 4: Using thread that is the same colour as the fabric

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   Step 5: sew along the line made in the previous step

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   Step 6: using whichever stitch you're most comfortable with; although back-stitch is recommended.

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   Step 7: Turn your new purse right-side out.

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   Step 8: Position whatever embellishments you have in mind with pins (watch out not to poke yourself) and play around with them to see what look you like most

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   Step 9: Sew the embellishments in place

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    Step 10: be they lace (be careful in selecting the thread colour and where to position the stitching)

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    Step 11: ribbons or anything else you can think of.

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    Step 12: Add a closing system if you want your purse to remain closed such as a zipper

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    Step 13: a button or pressure clasps

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    Step 14: maybe even a hook-and-eye.

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    Step 15: Enjoy your new purse.

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    Step 16: Finished.

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