Exclusively You: Felted Knit Purses

Make the perfect handbag—in your washing machine! No kidding! To do this exciting technique called felting, just knit the body of your handbag with 100 percent wool yarn and toss it into a hot wash cycle. Because wool shrinks with heat and moisture, you’ll get a soft, long-lasting fabric that’s different with each purse you make. After that, it's a snap to finish your purse with Exclusively You faux leather, handles, hardware, and other elements.
6 fabulous purses: petite barrel bag with dimensional flower, generous tote with a swirl of faux leather leaves, triangular shoulder bag with heart charm, clutch with scalloped flap, shoulder bag with textured stripe, and angled-flap purse.

See our Exclusively You webcasts for demonstrations on how to mix and match our unique elements, create a fabric purse and tote, and see new products and colors.