can i make my own handbag?

[crisgal]

i am absolutely sick of looking for the perfect handbag. I have bought so many nearly-but-not-quite ones! There is always something - the handles are riht but not the size; the frame is right but the fabric is wrong etc.
Is it possible to make your own hand/shoulder bag successfully, do you think? Has anyone tried it?

[society]

"can i make my own handbag?"

yes, you sure can. draft out the design on paper. then make a paper template and trace it on the material / fabric. cut out and sew together.

I've made many bags using denim, canvas, and upholstery fabrics. they all came out very nice, and I like the fact that I can wash them.

[dothawkes31]

http://www.whsmith.co...oductID=9781840923681

[crisgal]

wow i'm inspired now! I'm gonna defo have a go! Thank you both ♥

[Vagrant]

Several ideas on Instructables.com:
http://www.instructab...id/Duct-Tape-Handbag/