Handpainted Canvas Purse

Susanne Williams handpaints the canvas for the purse with a swirling leaf pattern and scrolling lines.

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Steps 22-26
22. Measure the base of the purse and cut two pieces of stiff interfacing to fit into the base. Adhere the two pieces of interfacing together. Insert into the base of the purse inside the interfacing.

23. Cut a stiff piece of interfacing to fit inside the back of the purse. Insert this piece inside the interfacing. Stitch a straight seam to hold it into place and to also hold the triangle flap into place.

24. Cut a stiff piece of interfacing to fit inside the front of the purse. Insert this piece inside the interfacing. Stitch a straight seam to hold it into place.

25. Install the second half of the magnetic snap into the front of the purse going through the canvas and the stiff interfacing.

26. Close the lining and hand stitch it closed.