Leather and fabric handbag FREE pattern and tutorial

This leather and fabric handbag is the perfect project for those who are starting to sew with leather and for those who are bored with fabric only handbags. You can make this with a normal domestic sewing machine so don't be afraid to give it a try!
 
If you don't feel like trying with leather, you can also use vinyl, oilcloth, canvas or another heavy fabric. I just wanted to try with leather and it came out so well.
 
Skill level
This project suits someone with advanced beginner to intermediate skills. If you have made another handbag from our website, you will find this project very easy.
 
Materials:
Leather hide metallic silver or gold 2 ounce average
printed cotton twill fabric
cotton quilt fabric
polyester thread
RFID fabric or lining fabric.
Satin bias tape 1 1/2″ yards
1 sheet of acrylic self adhesive rhinestones 3mm or 26″ of self adhesive Swarovski crystals
2 spring opening rings 1″ inside diameter
4 grommets 3/8″ diameter and tool
crossbody chain strap (optional)
8″ nylon zipper

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