How to Make Purses That Hold Dogs
- 1). Cut five pieces of oilcloth to measure 10 inches by 10 inches for the purse bottom and sides. Cut one piece of oilcloth to measure 8 inches by 8 inches for a front pocket. Cut one piece of oilcloth to measure 8 inches by 2 inches for a pocket flap.
- 2). Attach the front pocket to one piece of fabric with a zigzag stitch on three sides, leaving the top of the pocket open.
- 3). Attach the pocket flap by sewing a zigzag stitch along the top of the flap, positioning the flap top edge 1/2 inch above the top of the pocket.
- 4). Attach two hook and loop circles to the front of the pocket and the underside of the pocket flap with the fabric adhesive.
- 5). Sew the purse sides to the bottom, one at a time, right sides together, using a straight stitch with a 1/4-inch seam. Attach the sides to each other by sewing with a straight stitch with a 1/4-inch seam. Turn inside out to the right side.
- 6). Cut the nylon strapping to the desired length for two comfortable shoulder straps and add 2 inches. Pin one strap to one side in two places, 3 inches from the corners and 1 inch down from the top inside edge. Sew two lines of zigzag stitch to secure the straps, at the top purse edge and the bottom strap edge. Repeat for a strap on the opposite side of the purse.
- 7). Cut the plastic sheet to measure 9 1/2 inches by 9 1/2 inches and place in the bottom of the purse.
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