Materials: any size T-shirt (old, new, vintage – the larger the T-shirt, the larger your purse
fabric scissors
sewing machine or hand-sewing needle and thread
6 yards of 1" or 2" ribbon (complementary color)
two 6" wooden embroidery hoops*
embroidery floss
fabric glue
large phonebook or heavy books
acetone pen (also known as a blender pen) available at art supply stores
masking tape
paper scissors
1/8" thick cardboard – larger than the size of the image or text
computer
black-and-white laser printer (Note: inkjet printers DO NOT work for this project)
bone folder or wooden spoon
1 yard decorative trim
measuring tape
straight pins
*Form a handle with a feather boa, 6-or 8-inch metal rings, plastic embroidery hoops, cording or braided ribbon.
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