Leather Owl Bag

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  Step 1

  First of all you will need your paper to draw half of your owl shape. Cut it out then use this to flip over and draw your full owl shape (this makes sure both sides are even!) This is the pattern for the front of the bag.

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  Step 2

  Using The pattern for the front of the bag, trace around then draw an half of the owl's face (this is what will be the flap to close the bag).

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  Step 3

  Now you'll need to decide on the depth of the bag as you'll need to add this amount to the top of the owl shape.

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  Step 4

  Fold the added-on bit in half horizontally, and trace the outline of the owl's face from underneath. Cut this out.

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  Step 5

  Now fold the owl in half vertically and trace the shape of the Owls face on to the other half.

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  Step 6

  Cut this out. It should look like this
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  Now cut around the Owl's body too.

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  Step 7

  Use thses patterns to transfer on to the reverse side of your leather.

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  Step 8

  and cut them out.

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  Step 9

  Now using your paper, cut out feather shaped to use as a stencil. I made 2 different sizes.

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  Step 10

  Using the stencils, cut out as many feathers as you wish in different colours

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  Step 11

  start to sew them in to place (making sure you've changed the needle to the leather one).

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  Step 12

  now see your bag taking shape!!

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  Step 13

  At this point i measured around the piece with string to get the measurement for the strip that will form the depth of the bag.
  Cut out this length and for the width use the depth you decided on for the bag.
  Mine was 79cm x 3cm.

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  Step 14

  Now, with right sides together, sew the strip to the front of your bag.

  Do the same for the back.

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  Step 15

  Turn it the right way and check that it's sewn all around the edges.

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  Step 16

  Now i used a belt as a strap, but use what you like. Sew it to the side of your bag.

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  Step 17

  :)

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  Step 18

  I noticed my bag wasn't holding it's shape very well, so i ironed on interfacing inside and used a piece of wood on the back to hold the shape better.

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  Step 19

  Now i put the magnetic clasp on....

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  Step 20

  And cut a beak out of the leather to cover it up.

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  Step 21

  Finally it's time for the Owl's eyes, Cut a template out then use to cut out in leather. Add smaller Circles then buttons to finish the eyes off.
  Glue on to the flap of the bag.

  *EDIT* the glue doesn't hold to well, so sew to secure properly!

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  Step 22

  FINITO!! You're done :)

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Kara B. · Limington, Maine, US · 2 projects 3rd March 2012

I love owls, so this was absolutely wonderful! I may attempt something similar, but with cloth instead of leather (I'm still a beginner, after all . . .). How easy or difficult do you think it would be to alter this into a backpack, instead of a tote?

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EJ W. · Watford, England, GB · 4 projects 6th July 2011

I LOVE this!! Its so cute Iv not attempted leather yet, but seeing your tute totally gives me the urge to try. Much thanks for posting.

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Claire J · Prestatyn, Wales, GB · 97 projects 5th July 2011

thanks everyone
Surprisingly it wasn't that hard to sew...but i did spend AGES reading up on what not to do etc so i didn't bugger it up!!

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Louise Louisa · 3 projects 3rd July 2011

This is so lovely :3
You did an awesome job with the leather as well, you can't tell that it's your first time using the stuff - I'm sure it must have been stupidly hard to sew.

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Jet H. · Haarlem, North Holland, NL · 108 projects 3rd July 2011

wooow this is coool and great, congratulations of your fueturing!!!!!
You really deserved that!!!really awesome project
and.... such a great tute as well, thank you for your sharing!±!!!!xxxx

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Deejay<3 29th June 2011

adorable! owls are so in right now!!

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kinda.hobby · Vancouver, British Columbia, CA 29th June 2011

Did I hear a hoot? What a neat idea

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xoxo- Brook · Anchorage, Alaska, US · 3 projects 29th June 2011

This is so cute.

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PJ · Avondale, Arizona, US · 96 projects 27th June 2011

great job..love it.

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