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Time: 10 mins

Transform lame, unwanted gifts to Chic BoHo Beauties!
Transform old gifts to Dad or hubby, or outrageous finds from the local thrift and Goodwill...this is so easy! All you need is thread and a zig zag stitch on your sewing machine, and a spare 10 mins! Also working on a tie skirt, could easily stitch together ties to make an apron, or what about a legacy quilt ala Gees Bend of a beloved family member? I'm sure this idea has been done before, its fun and easy, I however did not know of any when I started messing around with my mans box of unwanted ties. If you see any others- link them here :)

Posted by Anjeanette Artist from Phoenix, Arizona, United States • Published 5th October 2010 • See Anjeanette Artist's 6 projects »

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Step 1
two ties, measure and cut to pocket size desired...keep the ends!
Step 2
zig zag stitch ties together, use a clear guide foot with a 'notch' to help, slightly overlap ties for security
Step 3
zig or surge ends to finish without fray
Step 4
how ends should look- this will be tucked inside doesnt need to be pretty
Step 5
fold purse together before stitching sides
Step 6
sorry dark pic- stitch sides together, do not stitch to top- those will be your flaps
Step 7
when sides are stitched....looks like this
Step 8
mark where your straps will go- tops of original ties!
Step 9
sewn tops look like this
Step 10
tuck the ends into the purse
Step 11
finish off your strap with a zig zag- or just tie it together at the length you want!
Step 12
big enough for a wallet and lipgloss- or if your an origami master one diaper and a travel size package of baby wipes!