Stylen Zipper Purse

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  Step 1

  I started with a cute bag I got at the market for 10 bucks. I chose it because it had all the layers I could imagine the zippers running along ;-)

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  Step 2

  KILL the bag.. lol I began by taking out the main seams that held the bottom and the lining together. I gathered up 7 zippers and a cool concho belt I got at the market for an unbelievable tiny price that had dangling leather strings.

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  Step 3

  I laid out my zippers to get my idea into focus. You will need a seam ripper and some scissors.

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  Step 4

  I ripped down the middle and started on the layers one by one on each side, opening them up and inserting one half side of a zipper then sewing it back closed.

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  Step 5

  Whew, first side is done ;-). Now to do the same on the next side. Next I did the single seam on the back of the purse with a "whole" zipper, just like the one I put on the front mid seam running up and down.

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  Step 6

  Got the front and back done, now to dress up the handle ;-)

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  Step 7

  Its a nice small easy rectangle and I wanted a full zipper in it.

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  Step 8

  Time to start sewing it back together. I started with the lining but left it open at the bottom about 10 inches so I could turn the bag inside out and back again when I was done getting to the outer shell to sew it closed from the inside. It will need to be finished when the outside is done.

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  Step 9

  The handle is looking all snazzy with it's new zipper ;-).

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  Step 10

  All sewed up! The bag originally came with some bulky cords running up and down the sides through metal eyes like shoelaces so I braided some small soft leather string and used it instead.

  I also added some of the string as little ties to each zipper head for style.

  I took apart my cute leather concho belt and decided where I wanted to add some charm. I didn't want to put big holes in the fabric to sew the thick leather conchos on so I actually just glued them on with some awesome glue that is comparable to super glue on steroids that works super great on EVERYTHING.

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  Step 11

  And here's the back all done ;D.

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CO + K User

May 16th, 2010

Good job! This is awesome! I don't think I could ever manage the patience!

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BoBu Couture · 12 projects 15th May 2010

that is wonderful - stylish and a true one off!

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