Sew Your Own Designer Handbag
Getting the look of a designer handbag doesn’t have to cost a lot of money — you can make your own! In this class you will learn how to make a handbag with two large zipper pocket sides and a roomy…
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Getting the look of a designer handbag doesn’t have to cost a lot of money — you can make your own! In this class you will learn how to make a handbag with two large zipper pocket sides and a roomy middle compartment.
Overview & Tools Needed
In this session you will get a detailed look at the handbag being sewn and see what pattern pieces are needed. You will also see what materials and supplies are needed to construct the purse including different types of fabric, zippers and other purse hardware as well as tools like presser feet, rotary cutters and binder clips.
Basic Purse Construction
In this session you will get step-by-step purse construction instructions. Ashley uses different colored fabrics for the outer, inner and lining sections of the purse making it easy to differentiate the pieces and follow along as you assemble the purse from start to finish.
Design Option #1
In this session you will see how to create one of the several different purse front design options. Learn how to use the raw edges of different fabric to add a design element as well as see how to add optional corner designs and handle attachments.
Design Option #2
In this session you will learn how to create another purse front design option using several different colored and textured fabrics. You will also see different purse handle options and learn how to attach them using buckles.
Design Option #3
In this session you will learn how to create a third front design option using unconventional fabric and decorative purse hardware. You will also learn how to install purse feet as well as optional purse closures.
