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How to Fold a Scarf Into a Purse

Scarves have myriad applications in their natural form, but you can also fold and sew them into another item entirely. By folding a large scarf and seaming the sides together, you can craft a purse or tote from a simple piece of fabric. Intrepid fashionistas can even secure the scarf in purse form by tying knots to hold the scarf in place. Regardless of which method you choose, you are mere steps from turning your scarf into a bag.

Things You'll Need

Square scarf
Needle
Thread
Sewing machine (optional)
Scissors

Instructions

Folding and Sewing
- 1
  Lay the scarf on a work surface. Position it with the right side out facing you.
- 2
  Fold the scarf in half horizontally.
- 3
  Tie the loose ends in the left corner into a knot. Repeat the process on the right side.
- 4
  Stitch the left side of the scarf together by hand or with a sewing machine. Leave approximately 1 inch between the end of the seam and the knot in the corner. Repeat the process on the left side.
- 5
  Turn the bag right side out.
Folding and Tying Knots
- 6
  Lay the scarf on the work surface in front of you. Position it with the interior of the bag facing you.
- 7
  Pull the lower-left corner and upper right corner to the center of the scarf.
- 8
  Tie the corners into a knot.
- 9
  Pull the lower right corner and upper left corner to the center of the scarf. Snip off loose threads.
- 10
  Tie the corners in a knot around the previous knot.

Sewing