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!
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.
 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.
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.
After I finished my bag, I went on to working on a matching wallet.
A pocket for receipts...
 6 card slots, another pocket for bills, and...
a large zipper section for coins, etc.
**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.
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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Malea says
Wow these turned out wonderful! Thanks for sharing the links to your patterns too!
Liz says
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!
♥ Stacey says
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!
Michelle@Somedaycrafts says
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.
Davis and Laura says
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
Tammy @ she wears flowers says
This is so pretty! I love the fabrics and am super impressed with the recycling, too!
Jamiecrafts says
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
maleahbliss says
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
Ashley @ Ashley's Craft Corner says
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!
Katie @ EyeSpyDIY says
Those turned out great. I loove the fabric choices!
DANA says
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
Keisha Lynn @ Project Campbell says
Very cute... thanks for sharing!!! I've been wanting to try something like this for a LONG time!!!
Let's take a coffee break says
I saw you on a link party and that is sooo cute! Love the design!
-Angelica
The Tootsie Wootsie says
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/
Kelli says
Thank you for sharing! I will be adding this to my craft to-do list!
xoxo
Kelli @ loveoursimplelife.blogspot.com