Back in May I found this pattern for a self-closing tote-bag and I immediatly liked, liked, liked. I studied the pattern for a while and figured, even with my limited skills, I could make it.
http://www.designsponge.com/2010/10/diy-project-renskes-minimalist-tote-bag.html
I attempted it once and the liner ended up facing the wrong direction. Apparently I didn't cut the tabs at the top to match up. Even with my somewhat failed attempt, I figured I more or less had the hang of it. I made eight in a smaller size to give away as party favors at our girls' weekend before Brooke's wedding. (Not the easiest choice for party favors... lesson learned).
The pattern wasn't too hard to follow but when you're far from an expert, mistakes are inevitable. I learned how to put in grommets and rivets for this project and where to purchase leather straps in bulk. In the pictures you can see the purse liner fabric and a couple of shots with the purses in action!
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