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