I have a real passion for vintage linens.
I rescue them all the time from estate sales and thrift stores. I try give the ones that have stains, rips, or tears a renewed lease on life. Out of my stash I found one long dresser scarf that allowed me to create four of these sweet purses.
I found a number of websites that showed tutorials on how to use these snap type clasps and wanted to learn how they work. U Handbags tutorial is my favorite.
The clasps come in either sewing on or glued in. I think the glued ones have a much more professionally finished look. I ordered a few from Bagsupplier on Etsy. At first I was a bit worried that they were coming from Hong Kong all the way to my home in Minnesota, but after they arrived I had no worries. They came timely and in great shape. I used normal E6000 glue, a toothpick and patience. I glued in one side and waited a bit for it to dry before doing the other side and I think it worked out just fine.
U Handbag's tutorial did a nice job explaining how to create the custom pattern to work with the size clasp you have. It took 2 or 3 purses to really get all the techniques right and the remaining purses turned out great.
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