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Gift Idea: Small Handbag by Covet California

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!

 

  

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Instructions:

Pieces:
2 Pockets
2 Buckle loops
1 Gusset
2 Keepers
2 Front
1 Back
1 Flap
1 Small strap
2 Strap
  1. Cut all pattern pieces out and punch holes.
  2. Create a .25” stitch line around 3 sides of both pocket pieces and punch stitch lines using a 3mm chisel.
  3. 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.)
  4. Assemble strap keepers. Attach them to each buckle loop and rivet them to the gusset. Be sure to insert the buckle before securing.
  5. Attach one side of the clasp to one panel of the “front”.
  6. Glue 2 “front” pieces together.
  7. Glue or tape “front” of bag to the gusset. Mark and punch stitch holes. Stitch together making sure to back-stitch to secure.
  8. Stitch small strap to the “back” panel of the bag.
  9. 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.
  10. Glue or tape “gusset” to the “back” panel of the bag. Mark and punch stitch holes. Stitch.
  11. Glue two strap pieces together. Mark & cut the two strap tips to size. Mark and punch stitch holes. Stitch.
  12. Attach strap to body of the bag. 

     

     

     

    Covet

    Founded in 2016, Covet is a Northern California based small business with a huge focus on leather goods customization and workshops. Erin is the founder and creative designer behind the brand - sharing her knowledge and passion for leather with all ages. Covet continues to create small batch and "capsule wardrobe" inspired pieces among personalized requests from everyday carry items to upholstery.

     

     

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