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January 19, 2011 By Brandy 57 Comments

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Matching Handbag and Wallet Tutorials

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Can’t find the perfect handbag or wallet? Make your own! An easy to follow handbag tutorial with plenty of room to hold everything you might need AND a wallet tutorial too! Make both in coordinating fabrics for a matching set.

I did not come up with these amazing tutorials, but did link to the creators below. I am grateful for talented ladies like these who take the time to create easy to follow sewing tutorials!

floral handbag and wallet

Handbag tutorial and wallet tutorial are listed at the bottom of the post.
I have always been in denial as to how large of a bag/purse that I really need. I always go smaller and end up stuffing things in to make them fit…and then I can’t find anything! Even after adjusting the pattern for my last purse to make it larger, I still had that issue. So I’ve come to terms with being a mother of 3, one still in diapers, and made myself a bag to fit. Smaller than my diaper bag, but large enough to fit everything and some extra space. Perfect.
grey and floral handbag
 I purchase a yard of Amy Butler’s morning glory fabric on etsy. A quick trivia fact…Amy Butler
lives in the next town over from me. Her studio is 15 minutes away from me, yet she remains closed to the public. Was it too much to hope for an Amy Butler fabric outlet to be connected to her studio for locals like myself? Maybe…until she comes around, I’ll order online.
I had a heck of a time finding a fabric to coordinate with this one at any shops in town. Then I decided to go through my closet. Sure enough…a pair of greenish/greyish/brownish (I have no idea what color it is) cords that I got at a thrift store for $3, matched PERFECTLY. And I never wore them anymore.
inside lining of purse
A polka dot print for the lining, and magnetic closures to secure it shut. I will never use any other fastener again. EVER. I had no idea how simple these were to add to a bag or wallet. And inexpensive.
wallet on table
After I finished my bag, I went on to working on a matching wallet.

open wallet on table

A pocket for receipts…
open fabric wallet with floral fabric
 6 card slots, another pocket for bills, and…
credit card slots in wallet
a large zipper section for coins, etc.
coin zipper pouch in wallet
wallet and handbag on table
WASP BAG TUTRIAL from Machen/ Machen
**Update 11/17/2011**
The Wallet Tutorial that I used is no longer available online. It looks as though her blog went private. Here is the link in case it comes back open to the public again.
Here is another one that I have made and the tutorial is fantastic. Wallet Pattern
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  1. Lindsayb-mo says

    January 19, 2011 at 6:48 pm

    SO very cute! Thanks for sharing!!!

    Reply
  2. Oh Sew Addicted says

    January 19, 2011 at 7:38 pm

    Sew very adorable! I love it! You did a great job!!!!
    carla louise
    http://www.ohsewaddicted.com

    Reply
  3. LaVonne @ Long Wait says

    January 19, 2011 at 8:24 pm

    I Love it! I wish I was at the level where I could make this. Right now I am just learning but cannot wait until I can think like this for myself 😉

    Thanks for sharing. I am now your newest follower.

    You can visit me anytime at:

    http://longwaitforisabella.blogspot.com

    Reply
  4. Katertot says

    January 19, 2011 at 8:29 pm

    Super super cute! I absolutely LOVE that fabric you used!

    Reply
  5. Lisa F says

    January 19, 2011 at 8:33 pm

    LOVE this! Great job on it! I’m too lazy to sit down and sew right now… so I will just love yours through pictures and think about sewing one myself.

    Reply
  6. Deanna says

    January 19, 2011 at 9:32 pm

    Very nice work! I like that you “sacrificed” pants to get the look you wanted. Very thrifty!

    Reply
  7. Annie says

    January 20, 2011 at 12:44 am

    I love the way you did the handles!!
    Wonderful!

    Reply
  8. Stephanie says

    January 20, 2011 at 4:34 am

    You are such a wonderful seamstress Brandy. I always love the crafty stuff you do, sorry I don’t always put comments. I love the fabric, love the purse and wallet and I’ve been meaning to tell you that all my neighbors love the sugar scrub. I’m getting requests for it. 🙂 I’ll forward them to you.

    Reply
  9. Ginger says

    January 21, 2011 at 1:42 am

    Wonderful! Thank you too for sharing! Visiting from Somewhat Simple. Come visit me sometime at SSB!

    http://superstinkyboys.blogspot.com

    xoxo
    Ginger

    Reply
  10. superman says

    January 21, 2011 at 2:59 am

    Wow! It looks beautiful!
    Nice post!

    Alaska Fishing Lodge | Real Estate

    Reply
  11. Amber says

    January 21, 2011 at 8:18 pm

    Super cute bag!

    Amber @ Paint Chips and Frying Pans

    Reply
  12. Kitty says

    January 22, 2011 at 5:00 pm

    That bag is just perfect! Exactly the type I love, it looks gorgeous!

    Reply
  13. Susan says

    January 23, 2011 at 6:52 am

    Love the bag and wallet! Maybe I’ll get brave enough to try one of them soon 🙂
    Just found your blog on the weekend wrap-up.

    Reply
  14. Cyndi says

    January 23, 2011 at 8:57 pm

    Hi Brandy! Thanks so much for writing me to let me know you made a wallet from my tutorial, and that you found it easy to understand! I had gotten some comments from a few people telling me that the tutorial was hard to understand and they couldn’t follow it :o( but I’m glad that you didn’t find that to be so!

    Your bag turned out fabulous, as did your wallet! Way to go. I, too, love Amy Butler’s fabrics and wish that she had an outlet for us Ohioan’s, but guess I, like you, will just have to buy on-line!

    Keep up the great work, and please visit my blog anytime. I hope to do more tutorials this year for some of my bags and other accessories.

    XOXO,

    Cyndi

    Reply
  15. Brooke Douglass says

    January 24, 2011 at 3:28 pm

    I love your bag so much!!! I am your new follower! Come join me at my blog! Brooke
    [email protected]
    Girl Boy Girl Inspired

    Reply
  16. Kelli says

    January 24, 2011 at 5:55 pm

    Thank you for sharing! I will be adding this to my craft to-do list!

    xoxo
    Kelli @ loveoursimplelife.blogspot.com

    Reply
  17. The Tootsie Wootsie says

    January 24, 2011 at 6:16 pm

    thanks for sharing this cute bag tut!

    please come and share this to my linky party and come join my giveaway to anne franklin designs!

    http://tootsiewootsieboutique.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  18. Let's take a coffee break says

    January 24, 2011 at 6:22 pm

    I saw you on a link party and that is sooo cute! Love the design!

    -Angelica

    Reply
  19. Keisha Lynn @ Project Campbell says

    January 25, 2011 at 2:43 am

    Very cute… thanks for sharing!!! I’ve been wanting to try something like this for a LONG time!!!

    Reply
  20. DANA says

    January 25, 2011 at 4:03 am

    That’s great! If you have not been by yet, make sure you enter my linky contest! The best of January 2011 will be showered with prizes! I also have some great Valentines giveaways going on right now!

    http://www.thesaturdaymorningsblog.com/2011/01/strut-your-stuff-link-up-party.html

    Reply
  21. Katie @ EyeSpyDIY says

    January 25, 2011 at 2:16 pm

    Those turned out great. I loove the fabric choices!

    Reply
  22. Ashley @ Ashley's Craft Corner says

    January 25, 2011 at 2:24 pm

    I think I just added “make purse for myself” to my to-do list for this year! That looks great!
    I think this is the third time in the last week or two that I’ve stumbled upon your blog by following links to projects that I think are great…I guess it’s time I started following!

    Reply
  23. maleahbliss says

    January 26, 2011 at 5:08 am

    So pretty!! I’ve been thinking that I need to make a wallet to match my purse too. 🙂
    I’d love for you to link up to my new linky party, Tute {Yourself} Tuesday.
    LittleEme.blogspot.com

    Reply
  24. Jamiecrafts says

    January 26, 2011 at 8:10 pm

    ok i want to make one! yours is so super cute! 🙂 so was it hard to make? I’m not a seamstress but i like a good challenge what skill level would you say this was?

    TIA

    cutecardsbyjamie at yahoo dot com

    Reply
  25. Tammy @ she wears flowers says

    January 26, 2011 at 9:47 pm

    This is so pretty! I love the fabrics and am super impressed with the recycling, too!

    Reply
  26. Davis and Laura says

    January 27, 2011 at 3:46 am

    Oh god bless you! I have been looking and LOOKING for a bag like this for months and I think this is simple enough for me to make! Thanks so much for sharing. easypeasycraft.blogspot.com

    Reply
  27. [email protected] says

    January 27, 2011 at 9:50 am

    I saw this last week and was going to feature it, but forgot about it. I’m glad I saw it again this week. I highlighted it tonightat somedaycrafts.blgospot.com! super cute! Grab my “featured” button.

    Reply
  28. ♥ Stacey says

    January 27, 2011 at 7:34 pm

    That turned out really nice and I’m pretty sure it’s on my to-do list for February! 🙂 I’m a mother of 3 and one still in pull ups so I need that extra room for smugglings snacks and other things too. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  29. Liz says

    January 28, 2011 at 4:43 pm

    You did such a fantastic job! You’re sewing looks so professional. And yes, I hate choosing between a huge diaper bag or a small purse. Thanks for linking up!

    Reply
  30. Malea says

    January 31, 2011 at 4:28 am

    Wow these turned out wonderful! Thanks for sharing the links to your patterns too!

    Reply
  31. Shan B. says

    January 31, 2011 at 11:17 pm

    Oh my gosh…sew cute Brandy!! Maybe one of these days I can do something cute like that & I really need a new wallet!! Thanks for sharing 🙂

    Reply
  32. Elizabeth says

    February 1, 2011 at 3:39 am

    Great job! Love that Amy Butler fabric too 🙂 Would love for you to come and visit me at Sew Chatty and link up to Made With Love Monday! http://sewchatty.blogspot.com

    Reply
  33. summer says

    February 12, 2011 at 5:51 am

    too cute!! i found the wallet tut, but was unable to find the purse tut. can you help??
    thanks, summer
    summerleighwilliams (at) yahoo (dot) com

    http://icouponjesussaves.blogspot.com

    Reply
  34. myrtle says

    February 14, 2011 at 7:44 am

    WoW! super cute. .nice fabric. .=)

    Paladin Accounts

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  35. acheymomma says

    May 17, 2011 at 2:40 am

    You don’t have a problem with de-magnetizing the strips on credit cards with a magnet wallet closure? I’ve had that issue from a purse that I carried my wallet in!

    Reply
  36. Tanya says

    September 8, 2011 at 2:10 pm

    Your fabric choices are wonderful. Great job on the purse and wallet. I have seen that purse before, I think I like it enough to make it:)

    Reply
  37. Tanya says

    September 8, 2011 at 2:10 pm

    Your fabric choices are wonderful. Great job on the purse and wallet. I have seen that purse before, I think I like it enough to make it:)

    Reply
  38. Rebecca @ My Girlish Whims says

    September 13, 2011 at 11:19 pm

    So pretty! love the pattern of that fabric too.

    Thanks for linking up to Your Whims Wednesday, hope to see you again this week! 🙂

    Reply
  39. TiffanyM says

    October 8, 2011 at 2:30 am

    Went to go look for the wallet tutorial, and the blog it links to is a private blog? can u email me the post?? [email protected] Gmail dot com

    Reply
  40. SARITHA says

    October 15, 2011 at 4:23 am

    The bag and the wallet, both are so pretty!!Love the fabric, pattern, everything!!Thanks for sharing the bag pattern!!

    Reply
  41. Jan Andrea says

    October 17, 2011 at 1:23 am

    The wallet looks a lot like a pattern I designed several years ago, though of course I can’t see the linked tutorial 🙂 Mine might be helpful to your readers, though: http://crafts.sleepingbaby.net/wallet.html

    Love the bag — very cute!

    Reply
  42. Jan Andrea says

    October 17, 2011 at 1:38 am

    Google has (for now) a cached version of the pattern you used for the wallet: http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:I59WBUy4DkQJ:bluebirdswing.blogspot.com/2010/06/my-very-first-tutorial-lets-make-wallet.html+bluebirdswing+wallet+tutorial&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us
    Thankfully not a copy 😀 and a very cute project.

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      June 6, 2013 at 6:18 pm

      Sadly that blog is invite only. I really love the wallet pattern and am very frustrated that no one has a free pattern available for one like this.

      Reply
    • Jan Andrea says

      June 6, 2013 at 6:51 pm

      I have a very similar one here — you could use different fabrics instead of just folding a single fabric for the pockets: http://crafts.sleepingbaby.net/wallet.html

      Reply
  43. Brandy says

    October 17, 2011 at 2:13 am

    Thanks Jan for posting that! I was disappointed when it was no longer available online espeically after sending so much traffic that direction! Hopefully ladies can still use this tutorial for a long time!

    Reply
  44. Myfriendscallmesuzy says

    October 26, 2011 at 1:54 pm

    Thanks so much for sharing this. I have been wanting to make my own bag for some time now and wasn’t sure where to start.

    Your new follower,
    [email protected]

    Reply
  45. G Inspires says

    October 26, 2011 at 7:42 pm

    I’m in love with this bag! I have actually already bought fabric to make myself what I like to call a “Momma’s Bag”…purses just don’t cut it and I don’t want a diaper bag…my little man is 18 months so I just want a “Momma’s Bag”. Like I said I bought some fabric but haven’t started b/c well…I’ve never made a purse before. I’m not so sure I can follow a pattern b/c I never have but I’m going to definitely use this bag as something to go by! Thanks…your new follower! GInspires!

    Reply
  46. irish says

    November 17, 2011 at 2:24 pm

    I don’t get it. Does this mean the wallet tutorial is no longer availabel? I would really like to make that wallet. Can you email the pattern to me or is there another place to find it?

    Debbie Fleenor
    [email protected]

    Reply
    • Janni says

      September 30, 2013 at 2:09 pm

      Oh I would SO like that pattern too 😀

      Reply
  47. Liza says

    December 29, 2011 at 2:10 pm

    Looks great! I just found your blog and love the name. Have you tried the new extreme glue sticks, they work on fabric and just about everything, been rocking my world!

    happylizard.blogspot.com

    Reply
  48. Kaleidoscope of Colors says

    December 29, 2011 at 2:14 pm

    Hello, I just love bags and this one is adorable. You did such a lovely job and this is now on my to-do list. Thanks!

    Reply
  49. Lottie says

    June 10, 2012 at 1:39 pm

    Thanks for sharing just great tutorials!

    Really sad that the wallet one is no longer available, the new one is nice but I really wanted to have a go at one with a zip!! Might have to just go for it and try and mix the two together following your beautiful pictures!!

    x

    The Curious Deer @ thecuriousdeer.blogspot.co.uk

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    February 15, 2013 at 11:52 am

    Love this post! Everything is so pretty!

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  52. allisa4ever070911 says

    August 28, 2013 at 5:11 pm

    Love these so much wish I could do something like this! Wanna make me one? haha

    Reply
  53. Annie says

    October 12, 2014 at 7:54 pm

    Can’t wait to make this bag! Bummed about the wallet pattern though. 🙁 Any chance you can share the pattern?

    Reply
    • Brandy says

      October 13, 2014 at 9:36 am

      Hi Annie, I’m so sorry, but it wasn’t a printable pattern. She just shared the dimensions and tutorial and I WISH I had written them down. I’d love to make another one too, but don’t remember how! Such a bummer.

      Reply

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