As much as I like crafts and fashion, I love things
for the kitchen and dining room too.
Utensils, tumblers, plates, platters, napkins
and placemats always help to achieve a look
for daily meals or for entertaining.
Here's one of many placemats in my arsenal:
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKg9msHL8jrPGFjwJpuzvwqYRtyKc5NCuNxdsp12SbsTo63tznIFGNhzIRvyQHmoSLpgzJ9dphTqJXsk3WCpmLqotYw1wmNMbVFUQpZP2flO3_kSVa8Ua0iLEWppn_dFapMhnvC7c4RatB/s400/SummerFashion3.jpg)
Not exactly blah. In fact, I found it so TADA!,
I decided to use it for something else.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSvBfnTNdmALWGQrZB1Lvo__VMXiBOs8FvvWaNMa3-TyK9SQ_UTirnnfUzCLFt204LV_ZORNmqyfM-jbH9D-2Gg1njytjMmxwlplvOdkDJRut1UR5L3gRtjOHHvOEOzVOKTvd3Mky3CeAf/s400/SummerFashion3a.jpg)
I turned it into a clutch!
TADA!
Here's how I did it:
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZs40QtGv42lxiTXBdSRG2ynAcKFA5h5ClVILhYWRqcSk4KieSufTsiC_U4eKgvGQB38kCJniNPU6iwzT0FdW6to5NxnCiuPbSZpkdNwNzOAQPJ7LlkMz6bvTox7rAvsrGLzpGpaVqq4UY/s400/SummerFashion3b.jpg)
I folded the placemat into thirds.
I sewed the sides of the bottom fold with
sturdy thread or fisherman's twine.
On the top fold, I attached an accent (this is
really a buckle). You can pin on a brooch or sew on
a big button too. A small strip of Velco acts as a
closure mechanism.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXIQGTPxefXFBNz870yjeQsfhltyrDU4P7drEMZVvS2ygEzV7ZyKExKU4zHGRl64e64VK7UQLauYpjvzhst-bnxlF6GaF_7znKcKYxB6gXdZgjXPsSDYg7uDEdnf_z5WxDUY5NmfhZVYPQ/s400/SummerFashion3c.jpg)
I wonder if anyone will guess that this is placemat
when I wear it with my little black dress? *Wink*
awesome idea! :))
ReplyDeleteGlad you like it MsVeve! Thanks! :)
ReplyDeleteThat's so cool!
ReplyDeleteThank you for visiting Sunna! :)
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