{"id":2488,"date":"2011-09-26T19:53:56","date_gmt":"2011-09-26T23:53:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/?p=2488"},"modified":"2017-05-24T20:00:56","modified_gmt":"2017-05-25T00:00:56","slug":"fat-quarter-origami-folded-purse-tutorial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/2011\/09\/26\/fat-quarter-origami-folded-purse-tutorial\/","title":{"rendered":"Fat Quarter Origami Folded Purse Tutorial"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>For quite some time I have been wanting to show you all how to make these fun origami purses.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/tutorial-steps\/folded-purses-2a.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"ngg-singlepic ngg-none\" src=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/tutorial-steps\/folded-purses-2a.jpg\" alt=\"folded-purses-2a\" width=\"450\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Depending on the fabric you choose they can be very elegant, or just plain cute.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/tutorial-steps\/folded-purses-4a.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"ngg-singlepic ngg-none\" title=\"folded-purses-4a\" src=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/tutorial-steps\/folded-purses-4a.jpg\" alt=\"folded-purses-4a\" width=\"450\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>To make one origami purse, you&#8217;ll need:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 fat quarters, contrasting or coordinating colors (one is the lining, one is main fabric) If you don&#8217;t want to use fat quarters, you&#8217;ll need 1\/2 yard of each fabric; this will be enough to make TWO purses.<\/li>\n<li>18\u201d square lightweight batting<\/li>\n<li>4&#8243;x1&#8243; scrap fusible web<\/li>\n<li>2 decorative buttons (or large beads)<\/li>\n<li>2 closures (hooks, magnets, Velcro)<\/li>\n<li>1 yard cord or ribbon for strap (or 3 yards to make a braid) OR, <a title=\"beaded handles for purses tutorial\" href=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/2011\/09\/29\/beaded-handles-for-purses-tutorial\/\">Go here to learn how to make gorgeous beaded handles<\/a>.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Also, you might want to check out <a title=\"finishing details for origami purses with beaded handles\" href=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/2011\/10\/01\/origami-purses-with-beaded-handles-finishing-details\/\">finishing details<\/a> for ideas and inspiration.<\/p>\n<p>First steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Cut each FQ into an 18\u201d square.<\/li>\n<li>Layer squares, right sides together, top with batting square, pin.<\/li>\n<li>Stitch around through all 3 layers, using a \u00bc\u201d seam, leave an opening to turn. (This is an excellent time to use a walking foot if you have one, if\u00a0 you don&#8217;t, just be sure to pin thoroughly.)<\/li>\n<li>Clip corners, turn right side out and press; tuck in scrap of fusible web and fuse opening closed (or slipstitch if preferred)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>What you have at this point is basically an unquilted mini quilt.\u00a0 You can quilt it at this point if you want, I&#8217;ve never bothered, but it might add some nice dimension.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/tutorial-steps\/folded-purse-tutorial.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"ngg-singlepic ngg-none\" src=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/tutorial-steps\/folded-purse-tutorial.jpg\" alt=\"folded-purse-tutorial\" width=\"450\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/tutorial-steps\/folded-purse-tutorial-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"ngg-singlepic ngg-none\" src=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/tutorial-steps\/folded-purse-tutorial-1.jpg\" alt=\"folded-purse-tutorial-1\" width=\"450\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Fold this layered square in \u00bd diagonally, keeping the lining side to the outside. Measure in 7\u201d from each side point and draw a 6\u201d long line, perpendicular to the fold.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/tutorial-steps\/folded-purse-tutorial-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/tutorial-steps\/folded-purse-tutorial-2.jpg\" alt=\"folded-purse-tutorial-2\" width=\"450\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>These top corners will be the main flaps of our pockets and the most prominent part of the bag.\u00a0 If you have a large scale print, like I have here, you may want to check and see if the visible design from folding on one diagonal is nicer than from folding on the other.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/tutorial-steps\/folded-purse-tutorial-3.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"ngg-singlepic ngg-none\" src=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/tutorial-steps\/folded-purse-tutorial-3.jpg\" alt=\"folded-purse-tutorial-3\" width=\"450\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Stitch along your two 6&#8243; lines, backstitching securely at each end.\u00a0 If you are going to go ahead and add beaded handles stitch the top part of each seam (the part not next to the fold) with a very short stitch length (like 1mm) for about 1 1\/2&#8243;.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/tutorial-steps\/folded-purse-tutorial-4a.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"ngg-singlepic ngg-none\" src=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/tutorial-steps\/folded-purse-tutorial-4a.jpg\" alt=\"folded-purse-tutorial-4a\" width=\"450\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Turn the triangular sections outside the stitching right side out, pull each point towards the opposite stitching line, folding along the stitching line, one will overlap the other.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/tutorial-steps\/folded-purse-tutorial-5.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/tutorial-steps\/folded-purse-tutorial-5.jpg\" alt=\"folded-purse-tutorial-5\" width=\"450\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Starting to fold one side&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/tutorial-steps\/folded-purse-tutorial-6.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/tutorial-steps\/folded-purse-tutorial-6.jpg\" alt=\"folded-purse-tutorial-6\" width=\"450\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/tutorial-steps\/folded-purse-tutorial-7.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/tutorial-steps\/folded-purse-tutorial-7.jpg\" alt=\"folded-purse-tutorial-7\" width=\"450\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Both sides turned right side out.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/tutorial-steps\/folded-purse-tutorial-8.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/tutorial-steps\/folded-purse-tutorial-8.jpg\" alt=\"folded-purse-tutorial-8\" width=\"450\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>When you fold down the flaps&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/tutorial-steps\/folded-purse-tutorial-9.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/tutorial-steps\/folded-purse-tutorial-9.jpg\" alt=\"folded-purse-tutorial-9\" width=\"450\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8230;you can see that you&#8217;re nearly done!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/tutorial-steps\/folded-purse-tutorial-10.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/tutorial-steps\/folded-purse-tutorial-10.jpg\" alt=\"folded-purse-tutorial-10\" width=\"450\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Now pin these two triangular sections together where the outer one overlaps the inner.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/tutorial-steps\/folded-purse-tutorial-11.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/tutorial-steps\/folded-purse-tutorial-11.jpg\" alt=\"folded-purse-tutorial-11\" width=\"450\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The pinning will go all the way from one side, around the bottom and to the other side.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/tutorial-steps\/folded-purse-tutorial-12.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/tutorial-steps\/folded-purse-tutorial-12.jpg\" alt=\"folded-purse-tutorial-12\" width=\"450\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Hand stitch the overlapping sections together, being careful not to catch the inside of the bag lining in the stitching.<\/p>\n<p>You can use whatever you like as a closure (velcro, hooks and eyes) but I&#8217;m going to show you how to add these magnetic catches for a very professional finish.<\/p>\n<p>They look like this, and can be found near the purse handles in craft stores.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/tutorial-steps\/folded-purse-tutorial-13.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"ngg-singlepic ngg-none\" src=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/tutorial-steps\/folded-purse-tutorial-13.jpg\" alt=\"folded-purse-tutorial-13\" width=\"450\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>As you can see, the backs have prongs, these will poke through the fabric&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/tutorial-steps\/folded-purse-tutorial-14.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/tutorial-steps\/folded-purse-tutorial-14.jpg\" alt=\"folded-purse-tutorial-14\" width=\"450\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8230;then go through these washers on the other side.\u00a0 This stabilizes and keeps them from pulling out.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/tutorial-steps\/folded-purse-tutorial-15.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/tutorial-steps\/folded-purse-tutorial-15.jpg\" alt=\"folded-purse-tutorial-15\" width=\"450\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>You will\u00a0need to mark where your catch will go.\u00a0 First position the catch where you want it to go.\u00a0 Then rub the prongs firmly on your fabric, they should make marks.\u00a0 You can just barely see them here.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/tutorial-steps\/folded-purse-tutorial-16.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/tutorial-steps\/folded-purse-tutorial-16.jpg\" alt=\"folded-purse-tutorial-16\" width=\"450\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Now use a seam ripper to make a small slit through all three layers (fabric, batting and lining.)\u00a0 Make the slit a little smaller than you think it needs to be.\u00a0 You can always go back and make it bigger, but there&#8217;s no making it smaller!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/tutorial-steps\/folded-purse-tutorial-17.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/tutorial-steps\/folded-purse-tutorial-17.jpg\" alt=\"folded-purse-tutorial-17\" width=\"450\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>From the inside, push the prongs through the slits.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/tutorial-steps\/folded-purse-tutorial-18.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/tutorial-steps\/folded-purse-tutorial-18.jpg\" alt=\"folded-purse-tutorial-18\" width=\"450\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The prongs will be sticking out the right side of your purse flap.\u00a0 (This is ok!\u00a0 We&#8217;ll cover it up later with a decorative button or bead.)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/tutorial-steps\/folded-purse-tutorial-19.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/tutorial-steps\/folded-purse-tutorial-19.jpg\" alt=\"folded-purse-tutorial-19\" width=\"450\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Now slide the washer over the prongs&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/tutorial-steps\/folded-purse-tutorial-20.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/tutorial-steps\/folded-purse-tutorial-20.jpg\" alt=\"folded-purse-tutorial-20\" width=\"450\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8230;and bend the prongs inward.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/tutorial-steps\/folded-purse-tutorial-21.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"ngg-singlepic ngg-none\" src=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/tutorial-steps\/folded-purse-tutorial-21.jpg\" alt=\"folded-purse-tutorial-21\" width=\"450\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Now attach the other side of the catch to its mate.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/tutorial-steps\/folded-purse-tutorial-22.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/tutorial-steps\/folded-purse-tutorial-22.jpg\" alt=\"folded-purse-tutorial-22\" width=\"450\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Fold the flap down and position it just where you want it.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/tutorial-steps\/folded-purse-tutorial-23.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/tutorial-steps\/folded-purse-tutorial-23.jpg\" alt=\"folded-purse-tutorial-23\" width=\"450\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Once again, use the prongs to mark where slits should go. If you find you can&#8217;t see the marks, go ahead and use a fabric marker to draw lines right next to the prongs.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/tutorial-steps\/folded-purse-tutorial-23b.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/tutorial-steps\/folded-purse-tutorial-23b.jpg\" alt=\"folded-purse-tutorial-23b\" width=\"450\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I had to mark the above white section with a marker, but as you can see below, they show up better on darker fabrics.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/tutorial-steps\/folded-purse-tutorial-24.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/tutorial-steps\/folded-purse-tutorial-24.jpg\" alt=\"folded-purse-tutorial-24\" width=\"450\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Now\u00a0cut your slits, insert the other half of the catch, add the washer and bend in the prongs, just like before.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;ll bet that was a lot easier than you thought it would be!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/tutorial-steps\/folded-purse-tutorial-25.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/tutorial-steps\/folded-purse-tutorial-25.jpg\" alt=\"folded-purse-tutorial-25\" width=\"450\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Now you can add a strap of cord, \u00a0ribbon or even braided ribbon, whatever you like.\u00a0 Stitch the ends of the strap at the top of the seam line on either side.\u00a0 However, this is a redo of this purse\u00a0 and I&#8217;m going to add a beaded handle.\u00a0 (Make sure to subscribe to this blog either <a title=\"subscribe to Keepsake Crafts by email\" href=\"http:\/\/feedburner.google.com\/fb\/a\/mailverify?uri=KeepsakeCrafts&amp;loc=en_US\" target=\"_blank\">by email<\/a>\u00a0or feed reader so you don&#8217;t miss that post, coming up in a few days!)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/tutorial-steps\/folded-purses-1a.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"ngg-singlepic ngg-none\" src=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/tutorial-steps\/folded-purses-1a.jpg\" alt=\"folded-purses-1a\" width=\"450\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Since I&#8217;m going to be adding a new handle, I may use different buttons.\u00a0 If I were to use this button, I would cut off the shank with wire cutters&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/tutorial-steps\/folded-purse-tutorial-26.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/tutorial-steps\/folded-purse-tutorial-26.jpg\" alt=\"folded-purse-tutorial-26\" width=\"450\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8230;and then superglue it to cover the backside of the magnetic catch.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/tutorial-steps\/folded-purse-tutorial-27.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/tutorial-steps\/folded-purse-tutorial-27.jpg\" alt=\"folded-purse-tutorial-27\" width=\"450\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Like I did on this bag:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/tutorial-steps\/folded-purse-tutorial-29.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/tutorial-steps\/folded-purse-tutorial-29.jpg\" alt=\"folded-purse-tutorial-29\" width=\"450\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This bag got a braided ribbon handle.\u00a0 That&#8217;s going to get replaced with a much nicer beaded one, very soon.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/tutorial-steps\/folded-purses-3a.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"ngg-singlepic ngg-none\" src=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/tutorial-steps\/folded-purses-3a.jpg\" alt=\"folded-purses-3a\" width=\"450\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is a class I&#8217;ve taught on several occasions, it&#8217;s always a fun time.\u00a0 I&#8217;m making available my <a title=\"origami purse class pdf\" href=\"http:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/origami_purse_class.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">class handout with the directions<\/a> for free.\u00a0 Feel free to print it, use it, distribute it, even teach it! 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