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Feed Sack Purse ~ Repurposed Farmhouse Style

It’s DIY time around here….actually, when isn’t it?  That’s all I know.  I live for creating and letting loose with tools and my “toys”.  Some of my favorite mediums to work with are linen and leather, not to mention utilizing repurposed items. Check out how I took a few of these things and made myself a feed sack purse. Yee Haw!!

To say that I got a bit excited is an understatement. Linen…my all-time, drool-worthy, most favoritest fabric on the planet! Pair that with leather and I’m in textile heaven. Since having finally broke free of our medical bill burden and getting back to normal life, I’ve been taking on projects for me and my family, starting with this chair makeover. See…linen…eep!

$3 Garage Sale Channel Back Chair Gets Deconstructed Makeover by Prodigal Pieces www.prodigalpieces.com

I’ve been aching to get back to my long lost sewing machine and satisfy my craving to sew, and this month was the time.  After a couple of years of not really being able to sit down and stitch to my heart’s content, I’m “back in the saddle again”. {enter in lowly cowboy music}

You can call me crazy, but I make my own purses. I haven’t made one in this two-year deprivation I’ve been in, and have had to succumb to using a thrifted one – cute, but not MINE. Being pregnant, taking on new business, blogging, and homeschooling and can take up one’s time. tsk.

FUN TIMES

Funny thing is, I don’t carry a purse unless it’s summertime, which means no coat pockets.  I’m a low maintenance kind of lady, all I need is my wallet, occasionally a camera, and only until recently, my phone. My last self-made purse was a favorite and I can’t believe I don’t have any pictures to share with you, but trust me. It was a good one.

When I originally opened my shop, it was under the name “Lossie Made”, and I created bags, purses, and dolls to sell.  I never really got into it because life came at me. It was very short-lived. But oh, how I love bags and purses! I could hoard them just to peek at their designs.

So, back to said project. I have always wanted a linen purse and now was my chance to push myself to get it done. Here’s my beginning stash…

Scrap Fabric For Upcycle | prodigalpieces.com

We’ve got linen, red ticking (yum!), and that last tiny remnants of my feed sack goodness. Remember this chair?? One of my favorites.

Vintage Farmhouse Feed Sack Chair by Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces

I had to part with the chair, but I promised myself I would making something for me with the bits and pieces I had left. sniff.

HMMM…

Now you may be asking, “What about the leather part?” About 6 years ago, I was given a large bag of purses for free. Mostly it contained little girls Disney purses with ugly graphics. I was about to donate them, but then I saw a gold mine. All that hardware would be perfect reused! So I dismantled them all, and salvaged all sorts of notions, zippers, etc. I have used that stash numerous times, including this leather purse.

Scrap Leather Feed Sack Purse | prodigalpieces.com

I’ve used it to make a saddle for my little girl’s toy horse, and leather headbands for my girls. Now it’s going to be reused again for my needs.

DIY TIME

Now remember, it’s been YEARS since I’ve made my bags, and I was a tad bit rusty when I got started doing this. I scanned over the two purses I now have in my possession for inspiration, and took note of what I liked about them. After that, I drafted a pattern I’m very excited about. Yes, I don’t buy patterns, I make them. Absolutely more fun that way!

I use old desk calendars for my paper, and just some basic math to lay it all out.

Drafting Pattern for Feed Sack Purse | prodigalpieces.com

Handmade Paper Pattern for Feed Sack Purse by Larissa of Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com

Once I’ve got a good idea of what I’m aiming for, it’s time to cut. This can be scary when you only have some scraps to work with because if you mess up, you’ve got to start over.

Cutting Linen Fabric | prodigalpieces.com

After getting everything cut and ready, it’s time to assemble my feed sack purse. I had to rack my brain to remember how I did certain things, but after a bit, the rusty wheels in my head got to churning and it felt soooo good.

Marking Zipper Opening on Ticking Fabric | prodigalpieces.com

SEWING

Assembling your vision is the absolute best because you can see it all coming together. It’s been so gray and dreary around here, so what better thing to do than sit and stitch?

Sewing Ticking Fabric for Feed Sack Purse | prodigalpieces.com

I won’t say that it all came together without a hitch, but there are only a couple of times I have to rip a seam or two to make adjustments. Honestly, it’s amazing how it worked out.

IN THE DETAILS

Something I have always wanted to do as well was add my very own tag to my bags and purses. Seeing your name on a label is enough to make a girl squeal. I made my own using Photoshop to create the images on one sheet, then printed on t-shirt transfer paper. After that, iron on twill tape, satin ribbon, whatever you want!

Handmade Custom Tags for Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com

My son even could feel my excitement and came running up with his latest creation. Know what it is?

Cute Lego Sewing Machine | prodigalpieces.com

That just make me want to squeeze him! He’s so adorable and I love his creativity and thoughtfulness to make this for me. Maybe I should make him a bag for his Legos…

THE REVEAL

Okay, so are you ready for the reveal?? {she nervously wrings her hands}

Handmade Feed Sack Purse by Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces

I am in love.

Rustic Farmhouse Feed Sack Purse by Larissa of Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieees

TICKING LOVE

I had just enough feed sack left to get this pocket on, and I can’t get enough of that ticking!

Linen and Leather Feed Sack Purse by Larissa of Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces

My rustic bag is repurposing fun and ready to go.  I love the eyelets, the contrasting fabrics, and most of all that it’s MINE.  tee hee.

Ticking Lining of Feed Sack Purse by Larissa of Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com

The top was tricky, but sort of simple once I got the mitred corners figured out. My stitching is lacking in some spots,but meh…it’s for me and I needed practice, it’s been too long. I reinforced the bottom so it can hold my goodies and camera (most important), and I’m ready to go.

Top View of Feed Sack Purse by Prodigal Piece | prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces

My front pocket not only has that feed sack front, but is lined with ticking too.

Handmade Feed Sack Purse by Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces

FUN TIMES

It was a challenging, but very stimulating, fun project and I couldn’t be happier with my feed sack purse. My kids and I had fun taking photos.  I need to mention that most of photos are by my oldest daughter at a local farm.

Mama and Babe in Country Store with Repurposed Feed Sack Purse by Prodigal Pieces | www.prodigalpieces.com

Just for the record, my whole outfit is thrift saavy…except the boots. Thankfully, I got those for $16 in an after Christmas sale at JCPenny. woot!

Our lovely Ohio weather just keeps being gloomy and was raining while we took outside shots. It’s hard at time to remember God knows what we need.

Larissa of Prodigal Pieces with her feed sack purse | prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces

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After finishing this feed sack purse, I’ve found even more fabrics that would work great with this design and… I just may make more. {wink,wink}

Handmade Feed Sack, Linen, and Leather Purse by Prodigal Pieces | www.prodigalpieces.com

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Comments

  1. Jill Flory says

    Larissa I LOVE this SO. MUCH. What a great way to reuse stuff. And I make my own patterns too – get that on a pdf and get it up for sale if you haven’t already! Girl, we have to meet for lunch someday – we are cut out of the same mold 🙂

    • Larissa says

      Thank you, Jill! I need to pick your brain on making a pattern…totally uncharted (but desirable!) waters for me. I’d love to meet up!

  2. Deb Claytor says

    Oh, mylanta…i am coveting your purse.
    Love it!

    • Larissa says

      Hahaha…I thought I was the only one that still used that word, “mylanta”. Thank you!

  3. Michele Alger says

    Simply jaw dropping clever! And those photos are AMAZING!! (Way to go, your daughter!) You’re ADORABLE!!! ;)I love EVERYTHING about what you did to an otherwise questionable purse. Love the ticking, the grainsack, that you encorporated both…
    Perfect!!

    • Larissa says

      She did such a good job, and we were both freezing! Thank you for the group. 😉

  4. Stacy @ Anastasia Vintage says

    Larissa.

    Larissa, Larissa, Larissa.

    I am without words.

    This is unbelievable. I’m still trying to wrap my head around the fact that you made a purse, not to mention how totally cute it is. You are blessed with such talent, friend. Simply amazing.

  5. Lisa @ Fern Creek Cottage says

    Oh.my.goodness. Your purse is AMAZING!!!! I love every bit of it and I can not even imagine being able to make a purse from scratch…wow!! Loved your Restoration Hardware style chair too! Your sons sewing machine is also awesome!

  6. Becky says

    This is absolutely fantastic, I love it so much!

  7. Marie@The Interior Frugalista says

    Come on Larissa, your talents never cease. Girl you blow me away…you are so amazingly gifted! That bag is stunning – so unique and pretty. You need to have your own television show so you can share your talents and gifts with more than your blogging community!

    • Larissa says

      I wish you could tell that to my husband! Thank you for your sweet words, Marie. When I have my own show, you can co-host!! 🙂

  8. Anna Starner says

    I love what you did with the scraps!!! Who would ever think you could make such an awsome bag with leftover? It is awsome that you put YOUR lable in it!!!

    • Larissa says

      Awww… thank you for your excitement. It made me giggle! 🙂

    • Larissa says

      You are too sweet. Thank you so much for stopping by, Mary Beth! 🙂

    • Larissa says

      Thank you, Betsy! It felt so good to get it off my to-do list. My list is rather long. tsk. 😉

    • Larissa says

      Thanks so much, Angie. I’m sure you know what it feels like to always be working on something for someone else most of the time (a good feeling), but it’s always nice to do something for ourselves every now and then. 🙂

    • Larissa says

      Well thank you, Yolanda! I may decide to make some in other fabrics, but I’m swamped with other projects now. Keep your eyes peeled for some in my shop. 😉

  9. Amy says

    Oh My this is AMAZING! I love it. You better actually keep it!!!

    • Larissa says

      hahaha…it’s going NOWHERE! Yes, keeping it, but I’ve been getting so many requests for more and have been planning some more in different styles. Fun!

  10. Funky Junk Interiors says

    I’m so in LOOOOOVE with this purse! Why don’t they mass manufacture coolness like this?! You really nailed a hit, Larissa! Featuring you in this weekend’s Party Junk! 🙂

    • Larissa says

      Fantastic, Donna! Yes, I can’t stand store-bought purses and prefer to make my own because I can. Can’t wait to see the feature! Thank you. 🙂

  11. Victoria says

    Oh my goodness, this is not just thrifty, it’s thrift-tastic! And, it’s very very good quality. Maybe you have made hundreds of purses and it’s no big deal to you, but looking at it I’m amazed. I don’t think I could ever make something sewn that well! Beautiful job. 🙂

    • Larissa says

      Hahaha…love that…thrift-tastic. 🙂 I’ve only made a few purses and this is by far the best one I’ve done and totally think it was a God-thing. I think I just needed that therapy from being away from my machine for so long!

  12. brenda says

    I’m in love with your bag. Just pinned and I really want to try to be more creative like you. I make bags and try to sell them on etsy. Not going very well. You did an awesome job.

    • Larissa says

      Thank you. 🙂 Kudos to you for starting out and I sincerely wish you the best. Just be you and your creativity will shine through!

  13. Linda says

    Amazing! What kind of sewing machine do you use to sew the leather?

    • Larissa says

      Thanks! You can purchase a leather needle at a JoAnn’s or someplace similar and use your standard sewing machine. 😉

  14. Cathy Klose says

    You are one smart cookie! I never would have thought to save zippers, hardware on purses! Oh to think what I’ve either thrown out or donated. YIKES!

    • Larissa says

      Crazy, isn’t it? I had thought the same. Thanks, Cathy!

  15. Kelly says

    Love, love…LOVE this bag! Such talent you have! And the colours are devine!

    • Larissa says

      I am so tickled to have it for my use and especially that it’s lasted a few years now. Wahoo!

  16. Paula Roveda says

    The chair with the embroidery or needlepoint?, unbelievable! That is gorge us.
    The purse! Ingenious.

  17. Sue Pagels says

    I love it – I would buy it!!

    • Larissa says

      Sew fun! Thank you, Sue. You are not the first to say that and I wish I had time to work on many. Maybe one day… 🙂

  18. Ann S. says

    Just discovered your blog and I am having so much fun and inspiration looking over all your old entries. I am an avid seamstress and have made my own handbags for over 50 years. My goodness doesn’t that sound old. I love being able to make my bag just the right size and have just the right amount of pockets in just the right size and placement. I don’t make as much clothing as I used to due to the inability to find the fabrics I like. We only have two places in my town to purchase fabric, Hobby Lobby or Walmart and neither have a lot of fashion fabric. They seem to be more into craft or quilting fabric. Do you ever order fabrics online? I’ve been hesitant to for fear it might not be to my liking after I get it.

    • Larissa says

      Hi Ann! You are a kindred spirit, indeed. I am picky about my fabrics and have only ordered a few times from different places, mostly for upholstery or diaper/wet fabrics. I’ve not been disappointed yet, so as long as you know your fabric terms (as I’m sure you do), you should be fine. Always check for return policies as well. 🙂 Have fun!

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