I bought this handbag at the thrift store a while back. I loved the color. The shape of the bag wasn't my style, but I knew I could do something else with it. These are my creations. Other than the bag the only supplies I needed were a few beads, a needle and thread. My favorite thing about repurposing things is that most of the hard work is done for you. I was able to use parts that were already finished at the edges making my job easier. Now I just have to decide which one to keep and which to give away. Here is how I made them: For the Flowery Bracelet: I started by making a leather band for the base. I folded in the sides of the strip of vinyl, tucked under the edge and sewed it up the middle. I didn't use pins or an iron I just held it in place as I sewed. Then I sewed seams up the sides to flatten it out. To make the flowers I cut five petal shapes. With the right sides together I sewed around the curve. Then I flipped them right side out. I hand sewed the petals together. Sewing long stitches and then pulling them tight created the gathering at the center. After pulling it tight I sewed the two ends together to make the flower. I sewed it into place on the band and used a wood bead for the center. To make the rosettes I just rolled up a small strip of vinyl and sewed it together. I sewed it up by running a my needle back and forth through the middle and bottom. Once I had all my flowers in place I added more beads to fill in gaps. I tucked the ends under and stitched them up. I used a Dritz snap set for my fastener. For the ruffled bracelet: I started with a strip of vinyl. I folded in the sides, and sewed two long stitched seams down the center. Then I pulled on the bottom (bobbin) threads. This creates the gathers. I gathered the band until it was the length of my wrist. I cut out the the binding on the purse. I then sewed it down the middle covering up the unfinished edges from the gather. I finished the ends by sewing little strips of the vinyl on. I attached this box clasp from an old necklace by sewing it into place. For the braided bracelet: I used the remaining three bindings from the purse to make this piece. I lined them up and sewed the tops together. I braided them and sewed the other end together. Then I used this piece... to finish off the ends. The last step was sewing on a toggle clasp. Here is a list of parties I link to.