Diy Simple Leather Purse

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  Step 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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  Step 2

  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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  Step 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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  Step 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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  Step 5

  Fold the front side of the purse up to create the flap.

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  Step 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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  Step 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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  Step 8

  Use waxed or thick thread and a big needle to stitch the sides, I did flat blanket stitches.

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  Step 9

  I also stitched the side of the flap.

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  Step 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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  Step 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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  Step 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!

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