super cute trim patchwork purses

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I make renaissance and medieval costumes, so after each project, I usually have little scraps of jacquard trim leftover. I stick them all in a grocery bag, and when it's full, I make something out of all the little scraps. Recently I've had extra metal filagree pieces too..













I made them basically the same way you crazy quilt- they are sewn onto a piece of fabric, I use the decorative stitches on my machine in contrasting colors. It's a good way to use up the weird colored thread too.

The backing fabric is just scraps from projects. It's a great way to use all the little pieces from projects.

I have also made throw pillows the same way.