Diy Simple Leather Purse
Handmade Purse
Posted by Muhaiminah Faiz
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This is my first attempt in making a leather purse, well I think the one I used is rather a faux leather. I made this purse with scrap faux leather I had in stock for a long time but didn't know what to make with it. With little golden design and a pearl bead for the closure, the purse looks quite nice.
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You Will Need (1 thing)
- Leather
Steps (12 steps, 30 minutes)
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1
You have to cut out 2 pieces out of the leather. A large piece for the main pattern of the purse, which includes the front, back and the flap of the purse. I used 8 X 11 inches for the main part.
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A smaller piece, to add an extra layer on the inside of the purse. I had to cut 4 X 8 inches for the smaller part (extra layer). You have to fold the main part to create the front, back and the flap of the purse. Front- 3 inches, Back- 4 inches, Flap- 3 inches (I had to cut an inch of the flap to create an arch shape.
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3
Place the large piece on a flat surface. Take the small piece and place it under the large piece as shown in the picture. The small piece is 4 inches and the front of the purse would be 3 inches, so there will be an inch gap between these two layers.
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4
Now, sew along the center line and the bottom of the small piece to attach it with the large piece.
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5
Fold the front side of the purse up to create the flap.
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6
Now measure what shape you want for the flap, or you can cut the flap into an arch shape like I did.
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7
Use the awl to punch holes on both sides of the purse. It's better to use a ruler to measure the holes while punching. I didn't use a ruler so the holes I punched didn't turn out good.
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8
Use waxed or thick thread and a big needle to stitch the sides, I did flat blanket stitches.
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9
I also stitched the side of the flap.
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10
Cut out a long strip of leather, it should be long enough to wrap the purse once. I had to cut out 10 inches long strip. Take a 3-4 pieces of thick thread and attach them with the leather strip using a tapestry needle. Thread a large pearl bead into the threads and tie a knot at the end of the bead so that it doesn't come out.
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11
Stitch the leather strip with the flap. Wrap the purse with the leather strip and insert the bead through the part of the strip below the flap.
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12
The purse was complete but it looked so simple, so I thought of adding a little gold paint. Use fabric paint and a small paint brush to create patterns o the flap of the purse, allow the paint to dry. And done!