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I made a clutch purse for going out- I wanted something just the right size for my phone, cards, etc. A few weeks ago I came across a bag of soft leather scraps in the op-shop, and cut down to size, leather proved to be a good base for the purse. It's sturdy and strong, and I like the contrast it provides with the retro fabric.

I fastened the whole thing with a pearly metal snap- the first time I've used these before, and they're pretty nifty. Of course I couldn't stop at one clutch (three is a pleasing number, I feel) – isn't that geometric 1980s fabric one-of-a-kind?

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12 responses to “leather and pearl (snaps)”

  1. louana Avatar

    lovely, I bought some leather at fabric-a-brac over the weekend, planning on making a bag with it. Did you use a special leather needle for your machine?

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  2. Lou Avatar
    Lou

    Gorgeous!! Will the surplus 2 be making an appearance in your shop, by any chance?
    Also just saw your new header – looks great!

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  3. Anne LeBlanc Avatar

    Love this! Very chic. I wonder if my husband would make one of these for me?

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  4. lizzie Avatar
    lizzie

    Beautiful………and you cant have too many clutches !

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  5. Catherine Avatar
    Catherine

    Hi
    these are great and I do admire your ability to make more than one of anything. Just the thought of having to do more than one of anything makes me come out in a rash. Lucky you.

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  6. Angela Avatar

    Wow these are adorable!

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  7. Angela Avatar
    Angela

    These are awesome! Did your general sewing machine get through it ok? Well done, creative and nicely made.

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  8. tinyhappy Avatar

    cheers louana, yes i did have a leather needle and also i just sewed kinda slowly 😉

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  9. tinyhappy Avatar

    hi lou,
    thank you! yes, the other 2 are in the etsy shop.
    -melissa

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  10. tinyhappy Avatar

    thank you angela- yes my normal sewing machine with a leather needle- i was a bit slower and more careful than usual..
    -melissa

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  11. Dee Avatar

    I love these, Melissa.
    Isn’t leather beautiful to sew with?

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