+ How to sew a lapped seam when sewing with leather ✄ Sew this lux Celine-inspired leather tote! Sam from Bromeliad and The Leather Hide Store teamed up to do a DIY project to share. This simple classy tote was the result and a fabulous leather bag tutorial. See how Sam created this gorgeous tote… Get the Tutorial How to sew a lapped seam when sewing seams on a leather, fleece, felt or suede project: A lapped seam is when one piece of fabric is lapped over the other and top-s

with Wesen's Art and Wendy Gardiner This bag sewing pattern was designed by Wesens Art to carry papers and documents.  You could call this bag a messenger bag, however the flap closure is not the same size of the front side of the bag.  A large flat cross-body bag with inside pockets and a separate compartment, which accommodates A4 paper.  Dimensions of this bag: 42 x 30 x 8 cm.  This bag can made from cotton, upholstery fabric, denim, corduroy, leather, and suede or vinyl.

+ Choosing Sewing Machine Needles Toss in your today’s necessities, then create space for lots more inside this classy large capacity faux suede tote bag.  You could recycle a suede jacket, and a plaid wool sweater and sew yourself a very nice tote.  You could take it to the office or out for the day – it’s a very versatile tote bag.  Don’t be intimidated by sewing leather, pleather, vinyl, or suedes – regardless of whether it is genuine or faux.  Just be sure to use the corr

from Gaila Designs This unique Bella Paillette Purse will get you noticed!  Everywhere you carry it you will get compliments.  This sample is made with lightweight denim fabric in dark blue.  This pattern will work with any light to mid-weight fabric that will fray.  Multiple colors or prints for the paillettes (circles) would be fun too.  Using this same pattern, you can make this bag in faux leather or suede.  These fabrics are a little more difficult to work with, but the