7 Steps to an Embellished DIY Cross-body Bag

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7 Steps to an Embellished DIY Cross-body Bag

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What You'll Need

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Crossbody bag (with a flap)
Patterned fabric
White fringe trim
Yellow braided trim
Red ribbon
Multi-grip glue
Scissors
Pen

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Step 1

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Jenni Radosevich

Trace the outline of the bag's flap onto your purse.

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Step 2

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Cut out the fabric to fit the flaps, leaving the center uncovered.

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Step 3

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Glue the fabric to the flaps.

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Step 4

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Cover frayed edges of your fabric by gluing the red ribbon along the edge of your flap.

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Step 5

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Glue two overlapping fringe pieces down the center strap.

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Step 6

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Glue yellow braided trim on top of the fringe.

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Step 7

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Cut the ends of both the fringe and the braided rope at an angle to finish. Let dry.

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