Selvage Edge Sewing Tips

How to make a selvage edge bag, selvage edge tote, or selvage edge handbag.

Isn't it so fun to make something out of something we would normally discard?

I think so!

It's not hard to do. This is how we at Crystelle Handbags make a selvage edge bag, and YOU can do it TOO....!!!! :) :

• Save your selvage edges {or just cut them off the collection of fabrics you already have
  

• Cut 1/2 inch into the print of the fabric. {some people do more, I like to be consistent and do 1/2 inch each time}

• Cut your purse pattern out of white cotton
  

  

• Draw parallel lines on the cotton to keep you going straight as you go along
  


• Place one strip of selvage edge on at a time, and sew it in place

  

• Be sure to overlap the unfinished edge of the previous selvage edge with the finished edge of the current one

  

I really love the way it turns out. See another view right here

• This is a very green, reused, recycled, re-purposed {all that good stuff..... :) } project for you and your friends and kids to do
  

• I used the free Aerika Purse Pattern {a Crystelle Boutique original creation} to make this selvage edge bag....

  

• Instructions on how to make the selvage edge poppy flower are right here