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A new black purse

January 22, 2017

My old black pleather purse has seen better days.  As it is pleather, the handle piece tore off, and I had to resew it on.  It looks like crap, since the pleather now has a hole in it.  It was time for a new real leather purse.

This is black Mirabella cowhide with a black lambskin suede.

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I have two other purses to make after this one, but I wanted to see if I could do a different interior and the zipper closure.

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It all worked out!

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The only issue I have with this is the floppiness.  It really does need more than just the fusible fleece on the lining.  I will put in the foam next time, so it will stand up.

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This the side pocket, which fits a phone and sunglasses…or keys.  Whatever floats your boat!

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I added a piece of suede to the middle of the handle, so it wouldn’t slip off my shoulder with the finished leather.

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There are two inside pockets.  One is a zippered pocket and one is open.  I like both.  I put a pen pocket in the open one.

In order to keep the bulk down on the side seams, I split the piece underneath so it is the thinner lining.  I also added a piece of ribbon underneath the suede piece holding the round hardware.  It will keep the suede from stretching out.

So, there is my new purse.  I am going to make two purses for the benefit auction for Deb.  One will be a Green Bay Packers purse and one will be something like this one.  I was hoping we would get a celebratory purse for the Super Bowl, but as I am currently watching the Falcon’s kick their butts…it likely won’t be.