Now to ensure the corners of the bag come out properly I chose to pink the edges. Careful not to cut where you have stitched. Next fold about 1/2 in to 1 in of fabric to make the outside of the purse have pretty lines instead of a raw edge at the top. Pin it all around in place to prepare for sewing. Sew around the top edge and remove pins as you go. Once completed right side out to view your work! Now I decided to use some left over Mardi Gras beads as my handle, but you can use old or broken necklaces, belt, etc I chose the silver Mardi Gras beads because it was what I had laying around and was equally shiny. I hand sewed the beads into place and to give the bag some stability I did a diagonal stitch to give the bag some stability along where the beads were placed. I also hand sewed a snap on the inside of the bag to make it close, but of course you could do a zipper or whatever you'd like.

Also you are perfectly welcome to add something to stiffen the bag up and then add a lining, but because i have a thick wallet I chose not to, because it was unnecessary. HA! I always carry this monstrous wallet. There you have it though a cute chic purse to bring in the New Year!