Sewing an evening bag...

I just picked up my MOB gown for my daughter's wedding, which will be in less than three weeks. I've searched for the past 6 months and now I have to do something drastic. I have a piece of dress fabric measuring 16 X 24 inches. That is definitely enough to fold in half (to give it a matching lining), and to make a bag. I just am not sure how. Any help would definitely be appreciated.
I also have four spaghetti straps that match the dress. The seamstress was a doll and really tried to help me out, but they are 22 inches each, too short for a strap for the bag. Maybe someone crafty can tell me how to join them so they don't look horrible.

Thanks.

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Posted by neesiepie

MAYBE you can make it a drawstring bag so that the part of the straps that are sewn together wont show?

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and no shoulder strap, right? I'd carry it like those gals from the roaring 20's, twirling it as I go. (I'm just so relieved the dress turned out okay, I'm being silly. Sorry!)
Your suggestion sounds really good and something easy to sew. I just may do that if someone doesn't come up with another idea to consider. Thank you.

PS I love your picture. You are a beautiful girl!

Cocoa, I would LOVE to do that. Do you know how? I wouldn't know what to put between the lining and the fabric to make it stiff. And what about a closure?
Thanks for any advice on this.

You can use INTERFACE btw the lining and fabric (its white and comes in different weights) you can find it at a fabric store or craft store or even in Walmart in the fabric section.
you could even buy a pattern there for guidance.

good luck

also at these stores they should sell closures,
snaps, buttons, hooks etc.

best of luck

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Posted by ChristineC68

Can you use the fabric to cover a bag in a shape you already like?

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This sounds like a good idea. And it would be good to see if you can find one with a chain strap instead of fabric. You could use the spaghetti strap to make a small bow to glue on or add trim.

There are some really good suggestions here ladies. I really appreciate all your help. If not this week-end, for sure I'll find something to work this next week. Not much time left! I'll let you know how it goes.
Thanks again.