How To: Leather Plain Purse DIY

Learn how to work with leather (or a fabric of your choice) and create a leather purse or bag. This tutorial teaches the basic construction techniques of working with leather to create a plain leather purse. Check out the corresponding tutorials and learn the design techniques to make a Bow or Frill Purse.

Blog Post: https://www.madetosew.com/diy-leather-purse-plain/

If you want to learn how to make the bag to your individual measurements read our blog post:
https://madetosew.com/quilting-wash-bag-sizing/

Plain Purse Measurements (cut 2) (see table 8:18):
Width: 6 1/4″ (14.6cm)
Height: 4 1/2″ (11.5cm)
Tabs (cut 2): Width – 1 1/2″ (3.5cm) / Height – 1″ (2cm)

Introduction (discuss how to work with leather and equipment required): 0:00 – 8:18
Pattern Measurements Table: 8:18 – 8:24
Creating Bag: 8:24 – 37:11

LINKED TUTORIALS
How To: DIY Leather Bow Purse – https://youtu.be/a1PLeg0D81A
How To: DIY Leather Frill Purse – https://youtu.be/cfOX4AMA3ac
How To: Sewing Leather –

(Working with a fabric that frays, check out this tutorial, especially for the zip tabs!) How To: Quilted Wash Bag | Make-up Bag Tutorial DIY: https://youtu.be/gQIDArjXPO4

PRODUCTS
Sewing Machine :Husqvarna Viking Emerald 116
Interfacing (suitable for leather): https://www.madetosew.com/product/medium-knit-tailoring-fusible-interfacing/
Sew Easy 18in x 2in Inch Ruler: https://www.madetosew.com/product/sew-easy-18in-x-2in-inch-ruler/
Olfa 45mm Rotary Cutter: https://www.madetosew.com/product/olfa-45mm-rotary-cutter/
Famore 8″ Scissors: https://www.famorecutlery.com/
Fiskars Embroidery Scissors 10cm: https://www.madetosew.com/product/fiskars-embroidery-scissors-10cm/
Clover Wonder Clips: https://www.madetosew.com/product/clover-wonder-clips/
Clover Double Sided Basting Tape: https://www.madetosew.com/product/clover-double-sided-basting-tape/
Odif 505 Temporary Spray Adhesive 250ml: https://www.madetosew.com/product/odif-505-temporary-spray-adhesive-250ml/
Klasse Machine Needles Leather 90/14: https://www.madetosew.com/product/hemline-klasse-machine-needles-leather-90-14/

MUSIC
Lucy, Plastic Flowers (2015) from http://freemusicarchive.org/

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