When I originally designed this purse in 2014, the goal was to create a small purse that would travel easily, hold only the essentials, and double as a waist bag in a fashionable way. It became one of my best sellers when I was designing and selling leather bags, so I feel confident that I succeeded!
When I returned to Saba to teach leather workshops in 2023, I redesigned this purse so that it could be sewn by hand by my students. Now, it’s finally available for you to sew at home…or on your next trip!
When you purchase this pattern, you will receive an email to download a PDF sewing pattern, pattern instruction booklet, and a link to a 1h13m video tutorial.
SKILL LEVEL: Enthusiastic Beginner/Intermediate
OUTER PURSE DIMENSIONS: 8"wide x 5¼"high x 1¾"deep (20cm x 13cm x 4.5cm)
GENERAL INFO This is a computer drafted, print and cut PDF pattern with fully illustrated step-by-step instructions for hand sewing leather. A link to a video tutorial is included. The pattern prints on 2 pages, with no pattern assembly required.
LEATHER
for purse: 12” x 18” of 3-4 oz. leather (30cm x 45cm of 1.2-1.6mm)
for strap: 50” x 3/8” of 5-7 oz. leather (125cm x 1cm of 2-3mm)
NOTIONS
2 harness needles (size 0, but you can also use larger embroidery needles!)
10m waxed nylon thread (35lb.)
4 screw back button studs (min. 8x5x8mm (5/16”))
TOOLS
Awl
Adjustable groover (very useful, but not mandatory)
4- or 6-tooth stitching chisel
3mm hole punch
3mm or 4mm button hole punch (optional)
The following are tools you may already have at home
