Handpainted Canvas Purse

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

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Steps 27-29
27. To create loops that will hold the strap to the purse, cut two pieces of taffeta into 5" x 8" pieces. Sew a seam, turn and press. Hand stitch the ends closed. Fold each piece through a silver ring and stitch to the sides of the bag.

28. To add the strap, sew the taffeta, turn, and press. Weave the taffeta through the chain and hand stitch the ends of the taffeta to close.

29. Attach the strap to the silver rings by opening the chain links with pliers and then closing the links with pliers.