Make It: Tween Recycled CD Purse - Rockabilly Style
Materials:
Decorative fabric
black fabric CD case
2 Lucite™ handbag handles
iron-on fusible webbing
scissors
iron
fabric glue
FolkArt dimensional fabric paint - Licorice
iron
1-1/2 yd. 1/2" ribbon
embroidery thread
Steps:
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Remove the "guts" (the plastic sheeting that hold the CDs) of the CD case.
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Using fabric glue, apply ribbon to the inside seam to cover the old stitching. Set it aside to dry.
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Iron a piece of fusible webbing to the back of the fabric, following the manufacturer's instructions. Trim around the image to be applied to the purse.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-OnOmp1thPZs9ls3BTUKJ9JpMgCV-YIIhWA6DNMvU8bahGlZepE_RRvfwwDpzA0IC4djqLSTCzCGjGhYqrNWkaRzR_zVrg1EOJ2R00AnUfVBabyCxoqceTFpthqN-Xoj3ikgx/s400/step+4.jpg)
Peel off the paper and iron the fabric to the purse. If the fabric is nylon, use a pressing cloth to prevent melting. Using fabric glue, apply ribbon along the edge of the CD case. Miter the corners for a clean look.
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Edge the ironed image with
FolkArt dimensional paint. Let dry.
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Stitch handbag handles to each side of the top of the case.
This a totally awesome idea. My youngest daughter would LOVE this! Thanks for always sharing such great ideas. I read every post but haven't commented...this one deserves a big shout! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks! Kids really love this project. I see cd case at the $1 store all the time. This is a fun slumber party craft.
ReplyDeleteHow very stylish - great idea!! =)
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