Easy as 1, 2, 3

While looking for a new “How To” I wanted to incorporate the upcoming holiday along with my inability to sew. I hear all the great artists talking about felting, sewing, crocheting etc. and it is all way over my head; however, I did find a great looking felt purse that even I, and those that are sewing impaired, can make.

What You Need
• 1 yard white wool felt
• 3 sheets 8-1/2-x-11-inch paper for pattern
• Tape
• Scissors
• 1 skein red cotton floss
• Needle
• Red felt
• 1 button
• 1/2 yard cording
• Crafts glue

How to Make It
1. Wash the white felt and let it air-dry.
2. To make the pattern, tape the long end of one sheet of paper to the long end of the next; add the third sheet of paper in the same way.
3. Use scissors to cut the top piece of the pattern into a V that will become the purse flap.
4. Place the paper on the white felt and cut all around.
5. Fold the bottom third of the felt over the middle third; stitch the sides together using a blanket embroidery stitch, to create the purse pouch.
Also, stitch around the V flap to keep a uniformed look.
6. Cut four petal shapes from red felt and glue them to the point of the V.
7. Stitch a button in the center to finish.
8. To make the handle, cover the cording with a scrap of white felt and glue the ends shut.
9. Stitch the handle neatly to the back side of the bag.

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Celeste: What was your reaction when you first realized you’d been sneak attacked?

klmanna: Um, overjoyed, shocked, thrilled… I could continue but I think you get my point! I was just so happy to finally get noticed. It was flattering and very exciting for me. I’ve had a lot of sales via neighbors and friends/family but was getting discouraged on etsy. It couldn’t have happened at a better time!

Green stone bracelet from klmanna

thepinqueen: When I received those e-mails about been attacked, first I thought in deleting them, thinking about spams and viruses. But the curiosity killed the cat, and I read them. I was thrilled. I loved to be attacked that way.
My first seven sales in Etsy! It was wonderful!. It’s working!

Metallic golden green shoulder wrap from thepinqueen

Celeste: Is there anything else you would like our blog readers to know?

klmanna: Sneak attacks are great. If you’re ever given an opportunity to participate in one, please do! I think it has a positive impact on not only the seller but the buyer too! Such a great thing! As for me, I try to keep my etsy site updated as much as possible. Unfortunately, working full time and going to grad school full time seems to offer little opportunity for jewelry. It’s definitely a hobby and something I do whenever the time allows. I love it, it’s like therapy for me!

White Multi-strand Necklace from klmanna

thepinqueen: was doing crafts all my life, for my children and family and friends, always as gifts. I had no luck when I wanted to sell something to stores. I tried porcelain dolls, sleeve pins(it was here when I get my name, the pinqueen), soaps, christianing dresses, embrodery things, jewelry, wedding accesories. But there was always a failure. I always think that this is the last try, but I always keep trying, no matter what. When I read some interviews about people that have sucess and quit the day job, I am so jealous. Why not me? I don’t know and may be I will never know. The only thing I can tell your bloggers is: keep trying, no mather what. That is my motto.

white satin flower with golden angel dress pin from thepinqueen