sewnutt1 writes: Beautiful bag! I love the single strap design and the outher pocket! Good work!
I also recently began making handbags.
To Linda: I always found it helpful to examine closely items that were already made. You can learn a lot by examining how ready-to-wear garments were put together. Same with purses.
A few weeks ago I bought a bag at the Salvation Army store to take apart. I wanted that design as it had the center divider pocket in the lining. I ended up taking the bag apart and making a pattern from it on non-woven patterning fabric.
I still kept the original bag as that shows me how it was put together.
I still work with woven fabrics but have a lot of experience with leather. I have a pair of suede slacks I never wore and am considering turning them into a purse.
I have made most of the bags in Butterick 4409 pattern. Lots of small pieces and some bags easier to make if you purchase ready made handles and other notions needed. Also, iron on interfacings work so well. Posted: 10:39 am on June 30th

LindaLouise writes: Hi Latha,

Your handbag is very nice. How did you go about designing the pattern? Meaning what tools did you use, geometry principals, create a paper pattern?

I have been thinking of making handbags but I do not know what procedure to use. Also wondering where to find good quality textiles to work with.

Thank you & congratulations on a great piece.

Linda Posted: 2:14 pm on June 26th