Purse - from a sock!

First, grab a sock! I really like using baby socks because, in this case, they were on clearance. Once you're done making shirts/etc out of the top and the middle, you still have the rest of it. You can use a regular sock too, but it'll be a rather large tote bag. Cut out the toe, and there's your start.













Now gather up some fabric for the top, probably something that matches at least vaguely. You can also cut a strip of the same fabric for the strap but I had this ribbon lying around, so I just decided to use the ribbon. Pin the sock and cut out a bit of fabric that has approximately some curve to it to match the curve of the inside of the toe.


















Sew on that piece of fabric so it'll form a flap you can pull over to shut the purse.



















If you just want a clutch, you can stop there. You can also sew on a button and cut a little slit into the flap fabric so you can close it.

















Sew on the ribbon for a strap, and there you go!






















Ta da! There we go - a purse. If you use the rest of the sock, this is an easy way to make sure you have a matching accessory.

As with all of my tutorials... please ignore how bad this is done! If I can do it, you can do it much better ;)