Introduction -- Supply closet (The basic tools and rules you'll need to get started) -- 1. Kiss and make up : make-up bags (Wonder bag : a clear plastic make-up bag, constructed in a wondrous way -- Charmed, I'm sure : brightly-colored vinyl bags with vintage plastic charm zipper pulls -- Flower power : patent leather vinyl "mini" tote, with a flower snap -- City slicker : perky oilcloth cosmetic bag -- Birthday girl : short, wide cosmetic case with a personalized tag -- Caution! : easy no-sew flat bag made out of shiny yellow "CAUTION" tape) -- 2. Easy does it : simple totes (Original no-sew tote : a carryall to take everywhere you go -- It's a snap! : pillow cover turned tote bag : with snapped-up corners and snapped-on straps -- Pillow talk : rolled web handles and a reinforced bottom turn this pillow cover into a bag worth talking about -- Place mat tote : three place mats take on a different useful disguise -- Shower curtain tote : basic, roomy tote made from a fabric shower curtain) -- 3. Bag lady : purses and handbags (Keyhole clutch : a sporty no-sew clutch with cutouts for handles -- Place mat purse : fancied out of a straw place mat with bamboo handles -- Pillow cover hobo purse : a pretty floral pillow cover is transformed into a curvy hobo bag -- Tee-time : a shoulder bag from a T-shirt turned on its side -- Shower power : a casual purse made from a shower curtain, with straps that attach at the grommets) -- 4. Fancy that! : evening bags and small purses (Nights in black satin : an elegant evening clutch made from satin ribbon adorned with a rhinestone earring clasp -- Barney's bag : a simple evening bag made from a luscious silk placemat with bamboo handles -- The evelope please : a classic Chanel-shaped bag constructed out of a silver bubble mailing envelope! -- Fringe benefits : layers of fringed duct tape and heavy gold chain handles combine to make this pretty party purse -- Climbing the walls : shaped like a Kelly bag, but made out of laminated wallpaper) -- 5. Small change : places to stash your coins, cards, and keys (Hot pocket : an eyeglass case made by folding a cute, printed potholder in half! -- Face time : a coin purse/key chain made out of a favorite photograph -- Play money : the fabric for this checkbook cover is made from laminated Monopoly money -- Campy coin purse : a vintage coin purse shape, made from shiny patent leather and woven together with colorful lanyard laces -- Eye candy : a yummy coin purse made from laminated and taped candy wrappers) -- 6. On the go : bags that will take you places (Twist it, Sister! : a basic waterproof tote perfect for the pool, made from a Twister game mat -- Bungee bag : a sunny yellow tote bag made from a PVC rain slicker with bungee cord straps -- Rush! : over the shoulder messenger bag made from "RUSH" packing tape! -- Life's a picnic : a picnic basket made from grassy green Astroturf and lined with red-checkered oilcloth, complete with plastic silverware!) -- Templates.
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