My old black pleather purse has seen better days. As it is pleather, the handle piece tore off, and I had to resew it on. It looks like crap, since the pleather now has a hole in it. It was time for a new real leather purse.
This is black Mirabella cowhide with a black lambskin suede.
I have two other purses to make after this one, but I wanted to see if I could do a different interior and the zipper closure.
It all worked out!
The only issue I have with this is the floppiness. It really does need more than just the fusible fleece on the lining. I will put in the foam next time, so it will stand up.
This the side pocket, which fits a phone and sunglasses…or keys. Whatever floats your boat!
I added a piece of suede to the middle of the handle, so it wouldn’t slip off my shoulder with the finished leather.
There are two inside pockets. One is a zippered pocket and one is open. I like both. I put a pen pocket in the open one.
In order to keep the bulk down on the side seams, I split the piece underneath so it is the thinner lining. I also added a piece of ribbon underneath the suede piece holding the round hardware. It will keep the suede from stretching out.
So, there is my new purse. I am going to make two purses for the benefit auction for Deb. One will be a Green Bay Packers purse and one will be something like this one. I was hoping we would get a celebratory purse for the Super Bowl, but as I am currently watching the Falcon’s kick their butts…it likely won’t be.
