Continuously adding new accessories and handbags to your wardrobe can be quite costly, which is why these DIY purse projects are offering up some creative ways to update your wardrobe in a cost-effective manner.
While most fashionistas would certainly love to acquire a new designer handbag for every outing or occasion, the reality of how much that would cost is simply overwhelming. That's why opting to engage in some arts and crafts activities and tutorials is a fun alternative to acquiring brand new handbags and clutches for your collection. By simply utilizing old fabrics, recycled material and outdated bags you already own, you can easily create an original accessory piece in just a few simple steps.
From DIY photo transfer totes to shattered metal bag decals, these DIY purse projects will surely offer up some inventive ways to revamp your ordinary accessories.
37 DIY Purse Projects
From Stylish Door Hinge Clutches to Floral Purse Makeovers:
Tana Makmanee — Oct 12, 2013 — Art & Design
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Novel Handbags
The Book Purses by Karen H. are Made for Literary Lovers
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Crystal Clear Purses
The 'A Pair & A Spare' DIY Transparent Clutch Bag is Gorgeously Glassy
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Vibrantly Accented DIY Handbags
This Activity Lets You Turn Out-of-Date Purses into Colorful Items
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Floral Purse Makeovers
The DIY Decoupage Bag by Honestly WTF is Dynamic
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Simple DIY Felt Purses
Create a Casual Clutch for any Outing with This Simple Tutorial
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Shattered Metal Bag Decals
This Metal Purse DIY Adds Glittering Spunk to One's Handbag
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DIY Stitched Purses
Danielle Thompson Shares This Fabulous Vintage Needlepoint Bag Tutorial
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Handmade Hardcover Carriers
This Book Clutch by 'Caught on a Whim' Deconstructs Publications
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Hybrid Shirt Bags
Stephanie Simek's Transforming 'Hoodie Bag' is a Three-in-One Creation
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Personalized Clutch Products
The 'My DIY Quote Tote' Spins Kate Spade's Latest Look
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Repurposed Tech Purses
The Recycled Floppy Disk Bag is Retro-Fab
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Multi-Pocketed DIY Purses
Carry Around All the Essentials in This 'a pair and a spare' Trio Bag
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Quirky Patchwork Purses
Kiss Me Tomato Spring 2010 Collection is a Bit Eccentric
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Festive DIY Accessory Accents
These Confetti-Dipped Flats and Purses are Ideal for any Celebration
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Kitschy Date-Keeping Clutches
The Vintage Calendar Purses are Adorably Homey
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Stylish Door Hinge Clutches
This Simple DIY Activity Turns a Door Hinge into a Chic Accessory
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Homemade Fringed Purses
The DIY Tassel Bag Charm Gives You a Fierce Up-to-Date Look
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Recycled Juice Pack Purses
Use Empty Beverage Boxes to Create a Cute DIY Carton Wallet
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DIY Bolted Purses
The 'Runway DIY' Alexander Wang Clutch is an Affordable Alternative
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DIY Controller Wallets
Pay Tribute to a Piece of Gaming History with the Nes Controller Wallet
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DIY Photo Transfer Totes
The ‘Say Yes to Hoboken’ Blank Canvas Tutorial is Budget-Cons
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Crystal Clutch Tutorials
The DIY Chandelier Crystal Clutch Mimics Mawi's Latest Fashion
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Stitchless Sequin Clutches
This DIY Project Lets You Easily Accentuate Your Purse with Sequins
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Bejeweled Homemade Purses
This DIY Jeweled Clutch Fits Perfectly in the Palm of Your Stylish Hand
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DIY Japanese Folding Purses
The Origa-me Handbag Snaps Together Like Paper Folding
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Tape-Made Metallic Clutches
The I Spy DIY Duct Tape Purse is Stunningly Chic
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Sun-Activated Dye Purses
This DIY Bag Tutorial Uses Inkodye and the Sun to Naturally Dye a Purse
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Retro Tech Carriers
Let the Old Tote Around the New With the Floppy Disk Laptop Bag
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Upcycled Military Bags
Chronic Fatigue Carry-On Will Have You Ready for Battle in No Time
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Upcycled Monster-Inspired Bags
This Creative Tote Bag is Made from Old Cushions
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Trash Handbags
'Reclaimed Wreckage' Creates Fashion Out of Grocery Bags and Recyclables
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DIY Drink Bags
Halligan's Denim Cut-Offs Wine Bag puts Old Jeans to Good Use
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Fashionable Literature Purses
The Runway DIY Book Clutch is Geek-Chic
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Repurposed Placemat Purses
This 'Henry Happened' DIY Tote Has a Hippy Feel to It
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DIY Neon Purses
The Runway DIY Lace Clutches are Edgy and Stylish
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Lotus-Embellished Book Bags
This DIY Flower Tote is Ready for Spring and Perfectly Playful
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Summery DIY Floral Purses
This Easy-to-Make 'Poppy Pouch' is Perfect for Adventuring Outdoors
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The Porter Yoshida & Co The Grocery Bag is Made in Japan
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Seam Straps Have a High-Quality, Handmade Construction
Lighter-Holding Purses
Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart Collaborate on 'Best Buds Bags'
Frog-Resembling Luxe Clutch Bags
JW Anderson Presents a Frog Clutch Bag for the FW23 Season
Pigeon-Inspired Artful Clutch Bags
JW Anderson and Anthea Hamilton Create a Pigeon Clutch Bag
Patterned Round Shoulder Bags
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Patent Leather Purses
Telfar Unveils its Iconic 'Shopping Bags' in a New Patent Leather Edition
Romantic Rhinestone Bags
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The 'Flip Hanger' Expedites Garment Drying and More
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Recycled Clothing-Crafted Furniture
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Upcycled Leather Bag Designs
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The Blvck Padded Tote Bag is Both Functional and Asthetic
Curved Minimalist Purses
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Versatile Athleisure Handbags
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Functional Libation-Holding Designs
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Glossy Pink Bag Collections
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Cheeky Teddy Bear Bags
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Chic Luxury Vegan Handbags
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The Telfar Wallet Comes in 17 Color Options
Modernized Ergonomic Sling Bags
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Ethically Made Leather Bags
Parker Clay Boasts a Slew of Bag Silhouettes
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Refurbishing Home Hardware Initiatives
D Line Launches Re-Handle®, Focusing on Sustainability
Recycled Wallet Collections
FREITAG Boasts a New and Colorful Collection of Wallets
Cardboard Cosmetics Refill Pouches
Freshly Refills Reduce Cosmetics Industry Waste
Upcycled Leather Wallet Capsules
Maison Margiela Releases a Luxury Wallet Line Under Recicla Line
Bag-Transformative Technical Shoes
Nicole McLaughlin Designs her Own Diemme Maggiore Shoe
Inaugural Utilitarian Handbags
The New MSCHF Handbag is Designed with Style and Function
Modular Three-in-One Duffle Bags
The 'SwitchUP' Convertible Duffle Bag Has a Magnetic Design
Vegan-Friendly Wine Carriers
The Chandra Keyser La Borsa da Vino Wine Bag is Zero Waste
Affordable Artisan Handbags
Patricia Nash Designs Offers a Line of Artisan Handbags & Accessories
Bubble Wrap-Inspired Luxury Bags
Bottega Veneta's Cabat Bag is Extravagant and Cheeky
Timeless Handbag Collections
Veronica Beard's Inaugural Handbag Collection is Now Available
Posh Plastic Shopping Totes
The Givenchy G-Shopper Tote Shopping Bag is Humbly Haute
Modular Three-in-One Bags
The Hop Bag is Perfect for Travel and Everyday Use
Revived Vintage Luxury Bags
Gucci Presents a New Iteration of the Classic Horsebit Chain Bag
Festive Bridal Accessory Lines
Funky Junque Embraces the Most Exciting Parts of Wedding Planning
DIY Candy Jewelry Kits
Cricket's Candy Creations Boasts the Candy Jewelry Craft Kit
Stylish Belt Bag Designs
The Poole Belt Bag by Sapahn is Offered in a Number of Colorways
Multiple Purpose Versatile Bags
Faire Collective Unveils the Atlas Urban Messenger Bag
Designer Diabetes Bags
KYT's Bags Empower Diabetics to Treat Themselves in a Stylish Way
Artful Accessory Ranges
Patricia Nash Designs' Renaissance Revival Collection References History
Mix-and-Match Module Handbags
The Flatfish Bag by Scottie Xue is Customizable
Cookie Tin Beauty Palettes
Kara Beauty's Creative Beauty Palette is Styled Like a Sewing Kit
One-Handed Access Diaper Bags
The Quilbie SpringEase Offers Quick Access to Essentials
Upcycled Laundry Hampers
Fashion Takes Action Concluded Canada's First Textile Recycling Pilot
Pocket-Adorned Slip-On Footwear
Vault by Vans and Nicole McLaughlin Launch a Capsule Together
Biker Culture-Inspired Bag Designs
Urban Sophistication Debuts the Harley Bag for Fall/winter 2023
Cozy Cushion-Resembling Luxe Clutches
JW Anderson Presents the Cushion Clutch Bags for FW23
Intricate Collaboration Purses
The 52 by Hikaru Matsumura and Melissa Mogu Bag is Chromatic
High-Fashion Fanny Packs
The Fendi x Porter 'Baguette' Celebrates the Bag's 25th Anniversary
Luxe Calfskin Leather Bags
Bottega Veneta Designs the New Simplistic Brown Paper Bag
Spring-Inspired Lifestyle Lines
BAGGU Collaborates with Laura Ashley on a Floral Spring Collection
Whimsical Reusable Nail Sets
Facile Nails' Sunset Wave Kit is a Tribute to the 80s
Luxurious Unisex Crinkled Bags
LOEWE Presents a Look at the Squeeze Bag Joining FW23
Compact Toiletry Kits
STATE's Bensen Toiletry Kits Comes in Many Different Colorways
Nature-Inspired 3D-Printed Handbags
Julia Koerner Designs a new Bag Using Algorithms
Retractable Lighter Bags
Edie Parker’s Burn Clutch Has a Built-In Lighter Case
Posh Plush Purse Designs
The Dior Pillow Bag Comes in Purple, Khaki and Black Colors
Retro 3D-Printed Bags
Coperni's CD-PLAYER Swipe Bag Resembles a Portable Music Player
Waste Material Laptop Carriers
The 'ILab Bag' Has a Reversible, Storage-Packed Design
All-Purpose Backpacks
'Wool & Oak' Debuted the 'EVERYDAY BAG' and 'TRAVEL BAG' with Many Features
Worldly Factory-Created Fashion Bags
MSCHF Taps Factories to Contribute to the GSCTH Bag
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MSCHF Debuts a New Bag Design Blending the Forms of Four Existing Pieces
Pill-Scattered Luxe Bag Designs
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Functional Accessible Leather Bags
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Secondhand Fashion Editorials
Vinted Styled a Shoot Exclusively with Vinted Finds
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Zara's Resin Flower Earrings are an Affordable Version of Runway Styles
Understated Vegan Leather Handbags
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Recycled Plastic Makeup Cases
The OSHEN Makeup Case is Made with Recycled Ocean-Bound Plastic
Animal-Free Material Purses
The Gucci Horsebit 1955 Bag Now Comes in a Demetra Material
Old-School Lifestyle Collections
HODINKEE Debuts Its First Branded Collection of Daily Necessities
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KidSuper Designs This Louis Vuitton-Branded Camera Bag
Chic Convertible Bag Designs
The Flai Switch-A 7 Days Work Bag & 48-Hour Travel Pack is Convenient
Vibrant Butterfly Bags
Tyler McGillivary's Peacock Butterfly Tote is Inspired by Nature
Masculine Parisian Purses
The Givenchy Voyou for Men Updates a Slouchy Bag Style
Stylish Bar Accessories
These Creative Bar Accessories Will Transform your Drinking Experience
Customizable Crossbody Bags
The Killspencer Utility Belt Bag 2.0 Comes in Many Material Options
Hand-Painted Crossbody Accessory Patterns
Bandolier Partners with Ceci New York and Ceci Johnson
Tactile-Updated Luxury Bags
Dior By MYSTERY RANCH Updates the Saddle Bag Design Structure
Storage-Conscious Clothing Hangers
Simone Giertz Creates the Space-Saving Coat Hingers
Kid-Friendly Customizable Bags
Pop ‘n’ Swop Bags Can Be Decorated with Badges, Handles & More
Summer-Ready Waxed Leather Accessories
Patricia Nash Designs the Waxed Leather Collection
Penguin-Resembling Luxe Clutches
LOEWE Presents the New Premium Penguin Bag from Calfskin
Unashamedly Romantic Pop-Ups
Laura Ashley's Workshops Use Deadstock Fabric to Create New Totes
Stiletto Shoulder Bags
Syro's Stiletto Bag Makes a Meaningful Style Statement
Luxury Italian Purses
Italy-Based Aquazzura Introduces its Debut Luxury Bag Collection
Sneaker Travel Bags
Crep Protect Launches a Sneaker Bag for Carrying Up to Five Shoes at Once
Upcycled Automotive Couture Collections
This Collection is Made With Discarded Auto Components
Women's Day-Inspired Handbag Collections
HIE Introduces a New International Women's Day Collection
Spring-Themed Manicure Kits
The LoveShackFancy x imPRESS Press-On Manicure Collection is Charming
Upcycled Fabric Home Goods
Sunbrella ReMade Items are Made from Upcycled Sunbrella Fabrics
Neon-Colored Lifestyle Bags
fragment design and RAMIDUS Collaborate on a New Line of Neon Totes
Ultra-Stylish Bathroom Decor
Diptyque Debuts a New Bathroom Collection Called 'Beauty Accessories'
Upcycled Leather Accessories
Maison Margiela Debuts the Upcycled 'Recicla' Line of Leather Goods
Perfume Brand Leather Goods
The Byredo Kantha Leather Goods Showcase Contrasting Stitches
Y2K-Themed Chargeable CD-Player Bags
Coperni Unveils a New Accessory Resembling CD Players
Peach-Tonal Everyday Bags
Vee Collective and Goop Release a Stunning New Wellness Bag Design
Airbag-Material Reusable Shopping Bags
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ÉCAL and Philippe Malouin Unveil the Junkyard Diving Project
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WanderFull is a Stylish Hydro-Bag for the Consumer on the Go
Intentionally Rustic Luggage Pieces
The Taylor Stitch Weekender Duffle Bag Has a Rich Color
Projecting Patterned Digital Lamps
JOANN and Singer Join Forces on the Ditto Digital Lamp
Golden Chain Tote Bags
Balenciaga Releases Its New Crush Tote Bag with a Gold Chain Strap
18-Pocket Travel Bags
The Hop Bag is a Truly Modular Three-in-One Travel Bag
Technical Modular Tote Bags
Natacha Seroussi of Laflore Paris Designs the Doquintin
Spacious Modular Multifunctional Bags
Harpz Designs the Dynamic Modular SwitchUP Bag
Charitable Hygiene Supply Initiatives
Purse Project Collects Personal Care Goods for Those in Need
Wedding Day Emergency Kits
The Stylish Bride Aims to Alleviate Wedding Day Anxieties with This Kit
Upcycled Down Furniture Series
Christoph Kurzmann Breathes New Life to Old Furniture
Vintage-Styled Golf Bags
Stitch Releases New Vintage Automobile-Inspired Custom Golf Bags
Exclusive Airbrushed Bowling Bags
Stefan Cooke Presents New Leather Bowling Bags for FW23