
Gift Idea: Small Handbag by Covet California
Erin Lazzara, founder of Covet, made a Small Handbag featuring our Designer Smooth Sides and Infinity Snake hardware. Follow her step-by-step instructions and download the FREE pattern to get started!
Products:
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Designer Smooth Sides in Forest (SKU: 9833-26) QTY: 1
- Infinity Snake Buckles in 3/4" (SKU: 1654-01) QTY: 2
- Infinity Snake Clasp (SKU: 11398-01) QTY: 1
- TandyPro® Thread in Forest Green Size 138 (SKU: 0787-59) QTY: 1
- Stitching Needles (SKU: 1195-00) QTY: 1
- Craftool® Oblong Punches in 3/4" (SKU: 31566-00) QTY: 1
- Craftool® Round Drive Punches in 1/2" (SKU: 3777-16) QTY: 1
- Al Stohlman Brand® Straight Trim Knife (SKU: 35013-00) QTY: 1
- Craftool® Diamond Stitching Chisels in 3mm (SKU: 88045-02, -04, -06) QTY: One of Each
- TandyPro® Tools Stitching Groover (SKU: 86001-05) QTY: 1
- Craftool® Pro Stitching Awl (SKU: 83020-00) QTY: 1
- Craftool® Rivet Setter in Standard (SKU: 8100-00) QTY: 1
- Tanner's Bond Permanent Adhesive Tape (SKU: 2535-00) QTY: 1
- Heavy Duty Leather Staples (SKU: 3021-01) QTY: 2
- Double Cap Rivets in Medium (SKU: 1373-17) QTY: 4
- Mini Leather Punch Set in .09" (SKU: 3003-00) QTY: 1
- Eco-Flo Edgeflex Edge Paint (SKU: 2810-) (optional)
- Eco-Flo Leathercraft Glue (SKU: 2540-01) (optional)
Instructions:
- Cut all pattern pieces out and punch holes.
- Create a .25” stitch line around 3 sides of both pocket pieces and punch stitch lines using a 3mm chisel.
- Tape or glue the pockets to the back panel of the bag. Punch stitch holes. Stitch. (This step can be avoided if the stitch holes are noted on the pattern.)
- Assemble strap keepers. Attach them to each buckle loop and rivet them to the gusset. Be sure to insert the buckle before securing.
- Attach one side of the clasp to one panel of the “front”.
- Glue 2 “front” pieces together.
- Glue or tape “front” of bag to the gusset. Mark and punch stitch holes. Stitch together making sure to back-stitch to secure.
- Stitch small strap to the “back” panel of the bag.
- Glue “flap piece” to the flap end of the “back” panel. Punch hole for clasp and secure the clasp to the flap of the bag making sure to include the strap.
- Glue or tape “gusset” to the “back” panel of the bag. Mark and punch stitch holes. Stitch.
- Glue two strap pieces together. Mark & cut the two strap tips to size. Mark and punch stitch holes. Stitch.
- Attach strap to body of the bag.


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