{"id":29560,"date":"2023-07-01T19:53:04","date_gmt":"2023-07-01T23:53:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=29560"},"modified":"2023-07-01T19:53:28","modified_gmt":"2023-07-01T23:53:28","slug":"leather-fabric-handbag-perfect-mix-beginners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/leather-fabric-handbag-perfect-mix-beginners\/","title":{"rendered":"Fabric And Leather Handbag Pattern: Perfect For Beginners"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"735\" height=\"1102\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Feature.jpg\" alt=\"leather and fabric handbag\" class=\"wp-image-29818 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Feature.jpg 735w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Feature-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Feature-434x650.jpg 434w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Feature-100x150.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 735px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 735\/1102;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"735\" height=\"1102\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Feature.jpg\" alt=\"leather and fabric handbag\" class=\"wp-image-29818 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Feature.jpg 735w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Feature-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Feature-434x650.jpg 434w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Feature-100x150.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 735px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 735\/1102;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"735\" height=\"1102\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Feature.jpg\" alt=\"leather and fabric handbag\" class=\"wp-image-29818\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Feature.jpg 735w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Feature-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Feature-434x650.jpg 434w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Feature-100x150.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" \/><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>This leather and fabric handbag is the perfect project for those who are starting to sew with leather and for those who&nbsp;are bored with fabric-only handbags. &nbsp;You can make this with a normal domestic sewing machine so don't be afraid to give it a try!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4600-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"leather and fabric handbag\" class=\"wp-image-29784 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4600-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4600-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4600-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4600-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4600-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4600-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4600-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"leather and fabric handbag\" class=\"wp-image-29784\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4600-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4600-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4600-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4600-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4600-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4600-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/unnamed-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29809 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/unnamed-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/unnamed-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/unnamed-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/unnamed-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/unnamed-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/unnamed-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/unnamed-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29809\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/unnamed-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/unnamed-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/unnamed-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/unnamed-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/unnamed-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/unnamed-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>I am not yet an expert in leatherwork. &nbsp;But, I absolutely love the material for its durability and handling. &nbsp;Furthermore, the shine of the leather will forgive a mistake should you need&nbsp;to unpick a seam, so I suggest buying a whole hide and not being afraid of trying. &nbsp;It won't go to waste!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don't feel like trying with leather, you can also use vinyl, oilcloth, canvas, or another heavy fabric. &nbsp;I just wanted to try with leather and it came out so well, my daughter won't give it back to me&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the months ahead we will be exploring the many possibilities of the leather work, so we will be using all the scraps. &nbsp;I will be sharing with you easy tutorials that can be made at home without the need for an industrial machine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\">Skill level<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This project suits someone with advanced beginner to intermediate skills. &nbsp;If you have made another handbag from our website, you will find this project very easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Features:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Two&nbsp;outside pockets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One inside pocket for your wallet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>RFID lining optional<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Easy to make<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Small handbag but big enough to carry an iPad<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Crossbody bag option<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Soft leather<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Makes a great gift<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Materials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Leather hide <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2dOB8L6\">metallic silver<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2dOB8KP\">gold<\/a>&nbsp;2 ounce average<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>printed cotton twill fabric<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>cotton quilt fabric<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>polyester thread<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>RFID fabric or lining fabric.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Satin bias tape 1 &nbsp;1\/2&#8243; yards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 sheet of acrylic self-adhesive<a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2dHH7hV\"> rhinestones 3mm<\/a>&nbsp;or 26&#8243; of self-adhesive Swarovski crystals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2d48OQF\">2 spring opening<\/a> rings 1&#8243; inside diameter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2dHN26u\">4 grommets 3\/8&#8243;<\/a> diameter and <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2dHMaPq\">tool<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2dzn19c\">crossbody chain strap<\/a> (optional)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>8&#8243; nylon zipper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2da67m8\">leather&nbsp;tool<\/a> deluxe set (optional) if you are going to be making more leather bags this is a great set)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>sewing machine<a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2dHJi4V\"> leather needle<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2dhXALi\">teflon foot<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>cutter knife or leather scissors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2dHLDN8\">Fuse-N-Shade<\/a> 13&#8243; x 3&#8243;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2dempYP\">Clover clips<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>metal ruler<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>leather puncher<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2dzmnMJ\">FriXion<\/a> pens (Optional)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>walking foot (Optional)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2dls7Iu\">leather glue<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Updated Fabric Recommendations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<iframe sandbox=\"allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin\" style=\"width:120px;height:240px;\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" data-src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&#038;OneJS=1&#038;Operation=GetAdHtml&#038;MarketPlace=US&#038;source=ss&#038;ref=as_ss_li_til&#038;ad_type=product_link&#038;tracking_id=soseea-20&#038;language=en_US&#038;marketplace=amazon&#038;region=US&#038;placement=B01EK9KPSI&#038;asins=B01EK9KPSI&#038;linkId=c2176b9afeb899356dce0eae457560d9&#038;show_border=true&#038;link_opens_in_new_window=true\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<iframe sandbox=\"allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin\" style=\"width:120px;height:240px;\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" data-src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&#038;OneJS=1&#038;Operation=GetAdHtml&#038;MarketPlace=US&#038;source=ss&#038;ref=as_ss_li_til&#038;ad_type=product_link&#038;tracking_id=soseea-20&#038;language=en_US&#038;marketplace=amazon&#038;region=US&#038;placement=B072FVNPS8&#038;asins=B072FVNPS8&#038;linkId=fb68d84495fda44f14f63e16ca79a64c&#038;show_border=true&#038;link_opens_in_new_window=true\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<iframe sandbox=\"allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin\" style=\"width:120px;height:240px;\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" data-src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&#038;OneJS=1&#038;Operation=GetAdHtml&#038;MarketPlace=US&#038;source=ss&#038;ref=as_ss_li_til&#038;ad_type=product_link&#038;tracking_id=soseea-20&#038;language=en_US&#038;marketplace=amazon&#038;region=US&#038;placement=B015PPSXRQ&#038;asins=B015PPSXRQ&#038;linkId=ff1d6ae06da33545e4efd0707ed6d960&#038;show_border=true&#038;link_opens_in_new_window=true\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<iframe sandbox=\"allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin\" style=\"width:120px;height:240px;\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" data-src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&#038;OneJS=1&#038;Operation=GetAdHtml&#038;MarketPlace=US&#038;source=ss&#038;ref=as_ss_li_til&#038;ad_type=product_link&#038;tracking_id=soseea-20&#038;language=en_US&#038;marketplace=amazon&#038;region=US&#038;placement=B0C13KW8ZP&#038;asins=B0C13KW8ZP&#038;linkId=87e2c808f3bad8c0bc00723a5783a68c&#038;show_border=true&#038;link_opens_in_new_window=true\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pattern Download<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"mab-2982037\" class=\"magic-action-box mab-type-sales-box mab-id-29820 mabstyle-mab-crosswalk use-mab-button-default mab-fields-layout-default mab-responsive\" data-mabid=\"29820\" data-trackid=\"29820\" data-type=\"sales-box\" data-track=\"1\" ><div class=\"mab-pad mab-wrap mab-aside-left mab-aside-type-image\"><div class=\"mab-aside\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Feature.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"200\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 735px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 735\/1102;width: 200px;\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Feature.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"200\" style=\" width: 200px;\" \/><\/noscript><\/div><div class=\"mab-content\"><div class=\"mab-heading\">Download the Free Pattern<\/div><div class=\"mab-main-copy\"><p>You can download the pattern for this Leather and Fabric Handbag from our account at Payhip.<\/p><p>For help downloading and printing PDF patterns, please <a title=\"How to print and assemble a PDF Pattern\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/print-assemble-pdf-pattern\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CLICK HERE<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"mab-main-action-wrap\"><a class=\"mab-main-button mab-button-type-css3 208210 mab-button-0\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/l\/fabric-leather-handbag\" style=\"\" >Pattern Download<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"clear\" style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\">Step One: Preparing the fabric<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Untitled-design-7-500x375.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29814 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Untitled-design-7-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Untitled-design-7-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Untitled-design-7-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Untitled-design-7.png 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Untitled-design-7-500x375.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29814\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Untitled-design-7-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Untitled-design-7-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Untitled-design-7-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Untitled-design-7.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Fuse interfacing to all the lining pieces and the main fabric piece. &nbsp;Follow the pattern markings for this step. &nbsp;Place the main fabric print side up and mark the middle on the fuse side and the print side.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Untitled-design-9-500x375.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29817 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Untitled-design-9-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Untitled-design-9-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Untitled-design-9-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Untitled-design-9.png 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Untitled-design-9-500x375.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29817\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Untitled-design-9-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Untitled-design-9-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Untitled-design-9-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Untitled-design-9.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4522-500x334.jpg\" alt=\"leather and fabric handbag\" class=\"wp-image-29832 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4522-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4522-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4522-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4522-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4522.jpg 1000w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/334;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4522-500x334.jpg\" alt=\"leather and fabric handbag\" class=\"wp-image-29832\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4522-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4522-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4522-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4522-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4522.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Place the&nbsp;Fuse-N-Shade rectangle in the middle of the main fabric piece. &nbsp;Use the iron to fuse it in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\">Step Two:&nbsp;Cutting the leather<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Draw the pattern straight on the back of the leather. &nbsp;Use a cutter or leather scissors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\">Step Three: Making the straps and adding them to the fabric<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We're going to be making a strap that is half leather and half fabric.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cut two&nbsp;straps of leather and two straps of fabric &nbsp;31&#8243; in length by 1 1\/4&#8243; wide.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4524-500x334.jpg\" alt=\"leather and fabric handbag\" class=\"wp-image-29834 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4524-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4524-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4524-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4524-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4524.jpg 1000w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/334;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4524-500x334.jpg\" alt=\"leather and fabric handbag\" class=\"wp-image-29834\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4524-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4524-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4524-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4524-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4524.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The mixture of fabric and leather can be slippery to sew. &nbsp;I found that by zigzagging both together with a very small stitch I am able to keep&nbsp;the two together more easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sew the leather and fabric strap at 1\/4&#8243; on both sides.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"400\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/unnamed-2-500x400.jpg\" alt=\"unnamed-2\" class=\"wp-image-29810 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/unnamed-2-500x400.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/unnamed-2-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/unnamed-2-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/unnamed-2-1536x1229.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/unnamed-2-2048x1638.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/unnamed-2-150x120.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/400;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/unnamed-2-500x400.jpg\" alt=\"unnamed-2\" class=\"wp-image-29810\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/unnamed-2-500x400.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/unnamed-2-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/unnamed-2-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/unnamed-2-1536x1229.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/unnamed-2-2048x1638.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/unnamed-2-150x120.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Turn the strap using a large paper clip. &nbsp;Be careful not to pull the strap so hard because it will rip the leather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Glue 8&#8243; from the end of the strap applying a very thin coat of glue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Glue-8-at-each-end-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"fabric and leather handbag\n\" class=\"wp-image-29836 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Glue-8-at-each-end-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Glue-8-at-each-end-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Glue-8-at-each-end-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Glue-8-at-each-end.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Glue-8-at-each-end-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"fabric and leather handbag\n\" class=\"wp-image-29836\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Glue-8-at-each-end-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Glue-8-at-each-end-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Glue-8-at-each-end-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Glue-8-at-each-end.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4537-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"img_4537\" class=\"wp-image-29708 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4537-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4537-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4537-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4537-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4537-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4537-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4537-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"img_4537\" class=\"wp-image-29708\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4537-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4537-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4537-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4537-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4537-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4537-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/3--500x375.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29718 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/3--500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/3--300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/3--150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/3-.png 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/3--500x375.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29718\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/3--500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/3--300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/3--150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/3-.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><br>&nbsp;Place the strap fabric side down at 3&#8243; from the side.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4534-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29706 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4534-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4534-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4534-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4534-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4534-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4534-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4534-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29706\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4534-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4534-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4534-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4534-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4534-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4534-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Repeat on the other sides. &nbsp;Let the straps dry at least two&nbsp;hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Untitled-design-1-1-500x375.png\" alt=\"fabric and leather handbag\n\" class=\"wp-image-29709 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Untitled-design-1-1-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Untitled-design-1-1-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Untitled-design-1-1-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Untitled-design-1-1.png 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Untitled-design-1-1-500x375.png\" alt=\"fabric and leather handbag\n\" class=\"wp-image-29709\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Untitled-design-1-1-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Untitled-design-1-1-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Untitled-design-1-1-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Untitled-design-1-1.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\">Step Four: Making the inner pocket and sewing the lining<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cut the lining using the exact dimensions of the fabric (13&#8243; x 20 1\/2&#8243;). You can use RFID fabric instead. &nbsp;For more thoughts on using RFID fabric please check out our tutorial on the <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/rfid-shielded-handbag-gleam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RFID Shielded Handbag<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-so-sew-easy wp-block-embed-so-sew-easy\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"lT9f0WLcCA\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/rfid-shielded-handbag-gleam\/\">Protect Your Privacy With An RFID Shielded Handbag: The Pattern Is FREE!<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content lazyload\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Protect Your Privacy With An RFID Shielded Handbag: The Pattern Is FREE!&#8221; &#8212; So Sew Easy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/rfid-shielded-handbag-gleam\/embed\/#?secret=MGrtj0i9YD#?secret=lT9f0WLcCA\" data-secret=\"lT9f0WLcCA\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Apply <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/l\/fusible_interfacing\" title=\"Fusible Interfacing\" class=\"pretty-link-keyword\">fusible interfacing<\/a> to the wrong side of the fabric and to the entire piece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cut a piece of fabric 13&#8243; x 11&#8243; and apply <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/l\/fusible_interfacing\" title=\"Fusible Interfacing\" class=\"pretty-link-keyword\">fusible interfacing<\/a>. &nbsp;Use RFID fabric if you want and place it print side down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Draw a rectangle 7&#8243; x 1\/2&#8243;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/7-x-12F2--500x375.png\" alt=\"fabric and leather handbag\n\" class=\"wp-image-29734 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/7-x-12F2--500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/7-x-12F2--300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/7-x-12F2--150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/7-x-12F2-.png 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/7-x-12F2--500x375.png\" alt=\"fabric and leather handbag\n\" class=\"wp-image-29734\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/7-x-12F2--500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/7-x-12F2--300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/7-x-12F2--150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/7-x-12F2-.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sew around the rectangle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4543-2-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"fabric and leather handbag\n\" class=\"wp-image-29736 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4543-2-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4543-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4543-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4543-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4543-2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4543-2-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4543-2-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"fabric and leather handbag\n\" class=\"wp-image-29736\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4543-2-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4543-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4543-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4543-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4543-2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4543-2-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Cut on the line in the center until the tip of the triangle, then continue to cut to each corner but not through. &nbsp;Turn the pocket through the cut and iron.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Untitled-design-4-500x375.png\" alt=\"fabric and leather handbag\n\" class=\"wp-image-29742 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Untitled-design-4-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Untitled-design-4-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Untitled-design-4-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Untitled-design-4.png 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Untitled-design-4-500x375.png\" alt=\"fabric and leather handbag\n\" class=\"wp-image-29742\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Untitled-design-4-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Untitled-design-4-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Untitled-design-4-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Untitled-design-4.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Pin the zipper and using your zipper foot topstitch around the zipper at 1\/8&#8243;.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/unnamed-11-500x334.jpg\" alt=\"leather and fabric handbag\" class=\"wp-image-29831 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/unnamed-11-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/unnamed-11-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/unnamed-11-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/unnamed-11-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/unnamed-11.jpg 1000w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/334;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/unnamed-11-500x334.jpg\" alt=\"leather and fabric handbag\" class=\"wp-image-29831\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/unnamed-11-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/unnamed-11-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/unnamed-11-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/unnamed-11-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/unnamed-11.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Turn the lining print side down. &nbsp;Fold the pocket upwards and sew the sides of the pocket at 5\/8&#8243;.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Untitled-design-5-500x375.png\" alt=\"untitled-design-5\" class=\"wp-image-29744 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Untitled-design-5-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Untitled-design-5-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Untitled-design-5-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Untitled-design-5.png 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Untitled-design-5-500x375.png\" alt=\"untitled-design-5\" class=\"wp-image-29744\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Untitled-design-5-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Untitled-design-5-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Untitled-design-5-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Untitled-design-5.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Pin the gusset to the lining starting at the top working your way all the way to the other side.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Untitled-design-6-500x375.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29745 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Untitled-design-6-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Untitled-design-6-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Untitled-design-6-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Untitled-design-6.png 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Untitled-design-6-500x375.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29745\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Untitled-design-6-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Untitled-design-6-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Untitled-design-6-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Untitled-design-6.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Sew at 3\/8&#8243;, trim and zigzag the seam allowance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\">Step Five: Adding decorative details to the leather<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I am changing my machine foot to a <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/l\/teflon_foot\" title=\"Amazon.com: Distinctive Non-Stick Sewing Machine Presser Foot - Fits All Low Shank Snap-On Singer*, Brother, Babylock, Euro-Pro, Janome, Kenmore, White, Juki, New Home, Simplicity, Elna and More!\" class=\"pretty-link-keyword\">Teflon foot<\/a>. &nbsp;You will notice the combination of the material will make the tape move around so use clover clips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4529-2-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"fabric and leather handbag\n\" class=\"wp-image-29696 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4529-2-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4529-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4529-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4529-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4529-2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4529-2-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4529-2-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"fabric and leather handbag\n\" class=\"wp-image-29696\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4529-2-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4529-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4529-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4529-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4529-2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4529-2-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Fold and sew the tape on the right side of the leather, following the first crease as perfect as you can manage. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4532-2-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29747 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4532-2-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4532-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4532-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4532-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4532-2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4532-2-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4532-2-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29747\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4532-2-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4532-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4532-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4532-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4532-2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4532-2-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Fold the tape and sew in the space between the leather and the fabric. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cut a rectangle that is 13&#8243; x 4 1\/4&#8243;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sew right sides together at 5\/8&#8242;. &nbsp;Trim the seam allowance by half and turn inside out.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4559-2-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29698 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4559-2-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4559-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4559-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4559-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4559-2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4559-2-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4559-2-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29698\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4559-2-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4559-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4559-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4559-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4559-2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4559-2-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4558-2-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"fabric and leather handbag\n\" class=\"wp-image-29697 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4558-2-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4558-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4558-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4558-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4558-2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4558-2-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4558-2-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"fabric and leather handbag\n\" class=\"wp-image-29697\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4558-2-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4558-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4558-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4558-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4558-2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4558-2-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Place this rectangle under the leather and sew on the space between the leather and the bias tape. &nbsp;The stitch will not show. Notice in my picture I have sewn the fabric backward. &nbsp;You can see the stitch line facing outwards, rather than inwards as it should. &nbsp;I do not want to rip the seam out,&nbsp;so I will show you later how to transform a mistake into your advantage;)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\">Step Six: Sewing the side leather gussets<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4560-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29748 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4560-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4560-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4560-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4560-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4560-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4560-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4560-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29748\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4560-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4560-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4560-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4560-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4560-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4560-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Change your machine foot the <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/l\/teflon_foot\" title=\"Amazon.com: Distinctive Non-Stick Sewing Machine Presser Foot - Fits All Low Shank Snap-On Singer*, Brother, Babylock, Euro-Pro, Janome, Kenmore, White, Juki, New Home, Simplicity, Elna and More!\" class=\"pretty-link-keyword\">Teflon foot<\/a>. Using <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/budget-or-quality-wonder-clips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">wonder clips<\/a> join the gusset to the bag shiny sides together. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keeping a strict seam allowance and sew the pieces together at 3\/8&#8243;. &nbsp; When you are sewing the rounded part of the pattern walk your machine foot or sew just 2 to 3 stitches at a time. &nbsp;As you sew through the rounded part of the gusset pivot the gusset piece as you walk your machine. &nbsp;This process will take a few minutes to complete but it is worth taking the time and doing it only once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4564-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"fabric and leather handbag\n\" class=\"wp-image-29751 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4564-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4564-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4564-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4564-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4564-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4564-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4564-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"fabric and leather handbag\n\" class=\"wp-image-29751\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4564-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4564-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4564-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4564-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4564-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4564-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4577-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29762 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4577-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4577-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4577-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4577-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4577-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4577-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4577-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29762\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4577-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4577-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4577-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4577-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4577-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4577-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4580-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"img_4580\" class=\"wp-image-29763 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4580-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4580-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4580-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4580-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4580-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4580-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4580-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"img_4580\" class=\"wp-image-29763\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4580-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4580-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4580-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4580-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4580-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4580-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4581-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"img_4581\" class=\"wp-image-29764 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4581-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4581-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4581-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4581-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4581-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4581-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4581-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"img_4581\" class=\"wp-image-29764\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4581-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4581-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4581-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4581-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4581-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4581-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4591-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"fabric and leather handbag\n\" class=\"wp-image-29765 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4591-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4591-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4591-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4591-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4591-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4591-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4591-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"fabric and leather handbag\n\" class=\"wp-image-29765\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4591-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4591-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4591-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4591-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4591-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4591-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Turn the bag inside out and topstitch around the gusset. &nbsp;Make sure the gusset side lies flat towards the fabric. &nbsp;This step is topstitching step optional, so I will show you how it looks without topstitching. This is what it looks like with topstitching. &nbsp;Personally, I like the topstitching..Once you have decided what you want to do, trim the seam allowance by half so the curve takes a smooth shape.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4582-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29756 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4582-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4582-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4582-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4582-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4582-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4582-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4582-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29756\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4582-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4582-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4582-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4582-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4582-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4582-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4583-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"fabric and leather handbag\n\" class=\"wp-image-29757 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4583-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4583-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4583-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4583-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4583-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4583-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4583-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"fabric and leather handbag\n\" class=\"wp-image-29757\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4583-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4583-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4583-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4583-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4583-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4583-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/fr-500x375.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29759 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/fr-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/fr-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/fr-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/fr.png 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/fr-500x375.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29759\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/fr-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/fr-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/fr-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/fr.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Back-View-500x375.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29760 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Back-View-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Back-View-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Back-View-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Back-View.png 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Back-View-500x375.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29760\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Back-View-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Back-View-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Back-View-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Back-View.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Cut two straps of leather 18 5\/8&#8243; by 1 1\/4&#8243;. &nbsp;Start sewing about 1\/4&#8243; and back stitch. &nbsp;Sew at 3\/8&#8243;.Open the seam and top stitch on each side of the seam. Repeat on the other side.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/unnamed-3-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"unnamed-3\" class=\"wp-image-29811 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/unnamed-3-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/unnamed-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/unnamed-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/unnamed-3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/unnamed-3-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/unnamed-3-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/unnamed-3-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"unnamed-3\" class=\"wp-image-29811\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/unnamed-3-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/unnamed-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/unnamed-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/unnamed-3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/unnamed-3-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/unnamed-3-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Measure the band and apply bias tape on one edge.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4592-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"fabric and leather handbag\n\" class=\"wp-image-29767 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4592-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4592-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4592-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4592-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4592-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4592-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4592-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"fabric and leather handbag\n\" class=\"wp-image-29767\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4592-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4592-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4592-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4592-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4592-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4592-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Take the leather band and clip it to the bag, shiny sides together.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/unnamed-4-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29812 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/unnamed-4-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/unnamed-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/unnamed-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/unnamed-4-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/unnamed-4-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/unnamed-4-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/unnamed-4-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29812\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/unnamed-4-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/unnamed-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/unnamed-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/unnamed-4-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/unnamed-4-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/unnamed-4-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/unnamed-5-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29813 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/unnamed-5-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/unnamed-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/unnamed-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/unnamed-5-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/unnamed-5-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/unnamed-5-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/unnamed-5-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29813\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/unnamed-5-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/unnamed-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/unnamed-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/unnamed-5-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/unnamed-5-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/unnamed-5-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Sew at 1\/4&#8243; and turn. &nbsp;This time topstitch leaving the bag side laying flat. The topstitching helps the leather turn easily. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\">Step Seven: Putting the leather and fabric handbag together<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4597-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"fabric and leather handbag\n\" class=\"wp-image-29771 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4597-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4597-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4597-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4597-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4597-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4597-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4597-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"fabric and leather handbag\n\" class=\"wp-image-29771\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4597-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4597-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4597-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4597-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4597-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_4597-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Insert the lining into the bag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apply a very thin coat of glue on the bag and press the lining into the leather using your fingers. &nbsp;Do not allow any ripples or bubbles to form. &nbsp;This technique is only possible if you use a glue that dries transparently. &nbsp;Otherwise, leave an opening in the lining to be able to turn the bag inside out. &nbsp;A sample of this technique can be found on our <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/anti-pickpocket-bag-twisted-fabric-handles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Anti Pickpocket Bag<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-so-sew-easy wp-block-embed-so-sew-easy\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"j5f2vil6ei\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/anti-pickpocket-bag-twisted-fabric-handles\/\">Anti Pickpocket Bag:  FREE pattern, tutorial, and video sew-along<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content lazyload\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Anti Pickpocket Bag:  FREE pattern, tutorial, and video sew-along&#8221; &#8212; So Sew Easy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/anti-pickpocket-bag-twisted-fabric-handles\/embed\/#?secret=UhWM3Qksko#?secret=j5f2vil6ei\" data-secret=\"j5f2vil6ei\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\">Step Eight: &nbsp;Applying grommets and the rings for the cross body bag option<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When I design any accessory, I find that giving options is what sets your design apart. &nbsp;If you take a look in the fancy stores most of the bags have the option to be carried at least in two ways. &nbsp;This is possible with the help of grommets. &nbsp;You can use different sizes to adapt to your design. &nbsp;I am going to use the ring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mark 3\/4&#8243; from the side seam and 1\/5&#8243; from the top. &nbsp;Use this dot as the center of your grommet and with the use of a leather puncher, punch a hole. &nbsp;Enlarge this hole with the use of very sharp pointed scissors. &nbsp;Do not make the hole too large. &nbsp;It is better to stretch the leather and the fabric than to make a hole that is too big.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4608-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29789 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4608-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4608-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4608-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4608-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4608-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4608-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4608-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29789\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4608-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4608-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4608-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4608-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4608-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4608-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Insert the grommet from the outside of the bag and place the washer from the inside of the bag.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4607-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29790 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4607-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4607-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4607-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4607-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4607-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4607-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4607-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29790\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4607-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4607-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4607-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4607-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4607-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4607-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Use the tool to set the grommet in place. &nbsp;Measure and punch the hole on the other side.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Insert the ring and attach the chain if you are going to use the bag as a cross body bag.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4611-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29791 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4611-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4611-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4611-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4611-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4611-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4611-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4611-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29791\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4611-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4611-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4611-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4611-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4611-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4611-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>To make up for the stitch line issue I mentioned at the end of Step 5, I added some bling with a row of rhinestones along the stitch line. &nbsp;This turned my mistake into a nice feature of the bag.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4862-500x334.jpg\" alt=\"fabric and leather handbag\" class=\"wp-image-29841 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4862-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4862-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4862-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4862-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4862.jpg 1000w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/334;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4862-500x334.jpg\" alt=\"fabric and leather handbag\" class=\"wp-image-29841\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4862-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4862-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4862-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4862-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4862.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>I am not an expert in leatherwork, as I mentioned before. &nbsp;But I love to learn new techniques and quite frankly what I love most of all is a little challenge. &nbsp;So join me in this path of discovery and together we can add one more skill to our sewing repertoire. &nbsp;I will make the mistakes so you don't have to. &nbsp;However, I have to say this, there are really no mistakes in fashion. &nbsp;If you do make a &#8220;mistake&#8221;, change the design and adapt to the situation you have created. &nbsp;By doing this you will find that you will grow your creativity and lose your fear of trying something new.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This handbag is big enough for my iPad, a drawing book, my wallet, and sunglasses. &nbsp;I am happy with it, but I will like to know how far I can push this color of leather. &nbsp;Leave your comments below. &nbsp;I love to hear what you think about this new take on a leather and fabric handbags. &nbsp;Join me next time for more leather and fabric handbag work when we will be making a stylish hand clutch that can be worn as crossbody&nbsp;bag&nbsp;as well.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"275\" height=\"84\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Pin-Me.jpg\" alt=\"Pin-Me\" class=\"wp-image-23570 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Pin-Me.jpg 275w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Pin-Me-150x46.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 275px) 100vw, 275px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 275px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 275\/84;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"275\" height=\"84\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Pin-Me.jpg\" alt=\"Pin-Me\" class=\"wp-image-23570\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Pin-Me.jpg 275w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Pin-Me-150x46.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 275px) 100vw, 275px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"735\" height=\"1102\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Feature.jpg\" alt=\"leather and fabric handbag\" class=\"wp-image-29818 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Feature.jpg 735w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Feature-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Feature-434x650.jpg 434w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Feature-100x150.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 735px; 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