STYLISH INNER TUBE PURSE

In this instructable you will see two different purses made from inner tubes.  


This stylish purse is made from a bicycle inner tube,  and the body is made from a larger inner tube. It is embellished with iron on rhinestones, red jewels, and skull & bones lining. I used the inner tube spout for the closure and it works very nicely.  
I will be making more of these because I have had so many compliments on it.  

There are so many ways a person could decorate a small bag like this to make it totally unique. Adding beads would be very pretty.  You could place a magnetic strip at the opening or glue a zipper in for closures.  Stamping techniques would certainly work on this purse.

There are some hand sewing involved. The sides and handles are sewn with goatskin lace. Some pattern making skills and sewing skills are needed to make the purse.
  

Step 1 LINING PURSE 1

This skull and bones lining really sets off this purse.  Here you can see the inner tube spout used for a closure.  It works very nicely.  You could add a metal nut for the closure,  to add some personality.  Artist could paint what ever type of design or picture they wanted and it would really set this purse off.  Adding metal washers, nuts and maybe even wire would give it a rustic look.  I am going to enjoy making more of these and experiment using different embellishments.  

Comments

[peritonlogon]

Thanks a lot for the idea. I made one for my sister with the following differences
-old phone chord for the stitching
-didn't stitch the handle
-lining was red paint
-clasp was USB

[mjursic]

Love it! Have you had any problems with the smell?

[sunshiine]

It has a slight smell, Like maybe a rubber band but it is not real noticeable. Even plastic has a smell but no, in my opinion it is not offensive at all. Thanks for commenting.

[mary candy]

very nice!

[sunshiine]

Thanks Mary!

[jennablur]

Very creative! Congrats!

[sunshiine]

Thanks!

[tbcross]

Love it, my only problem is getting the inner tubes :) not a lot of used ones floating around out where I live, I may make one out of something else though cause your design is really very cool.

[sunshiine]

Thanks for your comment. Bike shops have used ones and the dump let me look also. I got 2 from there.

[mikeasaurus]

gem-skull and skull liner?! whoa!
awesome!

[sunshiine]

Thanks! It took some thinking to get it right. I had to experiment to get the pattern and how to put it together. As I make more I am sure I will find the best way.

[cdawisconsin]

I am starting to have an appreciation for innertubes. Love these purses and your attention to detail.

[sunshiine]

Thanks! Yes, I am appreciating them also. I can't wait to have the time to make more because I have a lot of ideas. I loved your purses as well! Super cute!

[pecospearl]

Great idea Sis! I'm not a biker fan but with different embellishments I can see a purse that I would carry.

[sunshiine]

I am not a fan either but it is popular I guess. I love girlie stuff much better! Pinks rock! Thanks for your comment sister.