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Friday, January 31, 2014

Drop Cloth and Lace Purse

Written by: Cathy Carroll


Today I have another drop cloth project for you.
If you have followed me for very long 
you have come to realize I am in love with drop cloths.
I mean - In Love...
They are so versatile and easy to work with
and
wear like iron.
I use them to make everything.
(I get mine at Lowe's Hardware for $10)
So, it should come as no surprise that I used a drop cloth 
when my granddaughter requested I make her a new purse.

Drop Cloth and Lace Purse - purse made from drop cloth fabric and embellished with a lace medallion




What do you think?
Cute  - isn't it.
She loves it.
I did not write a tutorial on this but, I can give you some details 
about it.
I used an old Simplicity pattern that is no longer available.
(Guess I've had that one for a while)
Simplicity carries several purse patterns 
and
I am sure they one very similar to this style yet.

Front view of purse

I used the drop cloth for the outside of the purse 
and
lined the inside with a sheet.
I use Wal -Mart's sheets for everything also.
(Lots of fabric for a small price and they wear like iron)
To give the purse some stability I used heavy duty iron on interfacing.
You can find this wherever they sell fabric.
I actually used two layers to help keep its shape.

close up front view of purse

I used a lace applique on the front flap to dress it up a bit.
I have come to really love the look of the delicate lace
against the roughness of the drop cloth.
The two textures are just beautiful together.
It was so simple to make also -
took me about two hours to cut it out and put it together.

a more skewed view of the purse

I am so pleased with the outcome 
and 
most important of all - 
She Loves It......
What do you think - maybe you will be making yourself a new purse?
Would you use drop cloth fabric for one?


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31 comments:

  1. Beautiful purse!!! Love the lace applique! Would love to have you visit me sometime.
    Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
    Hugs from Portugal,

    Ana Love Craft
    www.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com

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  2. I love ti! I have never used drop-cloth for a purse before, but after seeing how adorable this one turned out, I will definitely have to try it.....!! :)
    hugs x, Crystelle
    Crystelle Boutique

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  3. I love it...it is so pretty and so me! I keep seeing drop cloth projects that I will have to join in soon. There's a Lowe's nearby!

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  4. How awesome is this? Love your instructions on how you made it and this purse is so lovely :) Thanks for sharing on Snickerdoodle Sunday!

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  5. Such a lovely purse and such fabulous detail with the lace. Thanks tons for linking to Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty

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  6. I love the texture and feel of the Lowe's dropcloths. I have been making little hearts out of scraps from other projects.

    The purse turned out so nice. Lace and dropcloth pillows would be cute and I am sure you have already made some.

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  7. Very original! Looks well made. I imagine that would hold up well too.

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  8. This is a really cute idea! Thanks for linking up to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Party. I have pinned your post to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Board.

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  9. How sweet and simple! I love it! Beautiful job! :) Just stopping by from Cherished Handmade Treasures. Thanks for sharing!

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  10. wow that is so elegant and pretty. Great job. Thanks for linking up at Tell Me About It Tuesday. We hope you hop over and share with us again next week.

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  11. Such a lovely and elegant bag! Thanks for sharing @ Submarine Sunday!

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  12. This is so amazingly gorgeous and elegant! Thank you for sharing! hugs...

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  13. Wow! I never would have thought to make a purse out of drop cloth! It's beautiful! I, too, like the combination of textures between the drop cloth and lace. Wonderful job!

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  14. So professional, elegant looking; I would never thought of drop cloth looking at that hand bag. You did a marvelous job!

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  15. Love the lace with the dropcloth! You did a fabulous job. Thank you for sharing at What We Accomplished Wednesdays. Have a lovely week! ~Deborah

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  16. Your fabric choices and handbag design are fabulous! Such a great use of drop cloth. The lace gives it that shabby chic/boho/vintage look that everyone wants these days. Great gift for your grand!

    Blessings, Edie Marie

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  17. You are inspiring me--now I want a drop cloth purse! Very nice :)

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  18. This is just amazing! I am always in awe of what can be done with drop cloths, but this is THE most creative thing I have seen. Great job!

    Dropping by from the Thrifty Things Friday Party!

    xo

    Sheila

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  19. This is such a cute purse and I bet she does love it! Thanks for linking up to TTF this week!

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  20. What great drop cloth purse! so pretty and creative! I have featured this post today at TTG FB page. https://www.facebook.com/thethriftygroove?ref=br_rs

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  21. GORGEOUS! Thanks for sharing at Project Inspire{d}... featured you this week!

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  22. Wow, so pretty and what a unique use of a drop cloth!

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  23. Cathy, this is just darling! I too love drop cloth. For me it's rustic linen. I really think it has a very similar look. It's easy to see why she loves it! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  24. Wow this is taking "drop cloths" to a whole new height. I was just wondering if you have a specific brand of drop cloth that you use.

    Mary @ Orphans With Makeup

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  25. Just re-read our post and answered my question. Thanks.
    Mary @ Orphans With Makeup

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  26. Hi Cathy, just popping back to let you know that I will be featuring you at SYC this week.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  27. That turned out beautiful. Great job.
    Sherry

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  28. I will feature this today at Home Sweet Home!

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  29. I'm using canvas drop cloths to make table runners for my daughters wedding. Just finished dying 6 of them a lovely shade of kelly green.

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  30. What a great idea! Good job!
    Have a great week!
    Hugs,
    Vesna

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