DIY pocket purse kit: terracotta & dusty rose

Sew your own pocket purse out of plant-dyed organic cotton/hemp [terracotta & dusty rose] with this easy to follow DIY kit.  This project was featured in Taproot Magazine.  

This perfect little purse can be worn cross-body, over your shoulder, or around your waist as a pocket. The finished purse measures 7” tall and 5.5” at the bottom, with a slight taper to the top to a 4.5” opening; two cotton twill straps measure 27” each. Kits are two-colored, with fabric sized so front and back sides are different colors with a patch decoration. Delicate wash, line dry.

Kit includes:

• [2] 8 inch squares of plant-dyed organic cotton/hemp 9-ounce canvas
• [4] straight pins
• 2 yards of cotton embroidery floss
• 2 yards plus [2] 5” pieces of ¾” cotton twill tape
• hand-sewing needle
• template & instructions
• from home:  sewing machine (unless you are hand-stitching the purse, which works too) and sharp scissors

skill level: advanced beginner