Join us for the Highlands Leather Purse Sew-Along and create a fashionable leather purse that can go everywhere.
About this Sew-Along
Great for running errands, a night out on the town, or anytime you are on the go—a fashionable and easy-to-carry purse is a must-have. With a zipper closure and leather strap, you will look stylish and your belongings will be safe wherever you go.
Join Sadie and stitch up this simple and functional bag. Learn leather sewing tips and tricks along the way. She will walk you through each step of the process including zipper insertion, grommets, topstitching, customization of strap length, working with leather, and more.
This purse is customizable too. You can finish off the seams with binding, or leave them raw. You can create a custom-length strap to carry on the shoulder or cross-body. The choice is yours! Use contrasting topstitching for interest or even a different colored zip. This purse has so many possibilities!
We hope you’ll join us!
Learn more about the project:
What’s Included in this Sew-Along
- The Highlands Leather Purse digital sewing pattern.
- A chance to win the grand prize Husqvarna Viking Jade Sewing Machine & $100 Montana Leather Gift Card
- Access to video content and resources to sew the purse pattern.
Materials Required
- 3-4 oz leather
- 12″ x 40″ piece of main leather
- 12″ x 12″ piece of accent leather
- One .75″ x 40” (or more) for strap
- 1 yard of coordinating bias binding for finishing inside
- Thread
- 8″ zipper
- Leather glue
- Binder Clips
- Four ½” grommets and attachment tool
- Leather sewing machine needle
- Chalk or other marking tool
- Non-stick presser foot
Who Should Join?
- Confident beginner and experienced sewists who’d like to sew a leather purse
- Beginning sewists who’d like to practice working with leather, making bags with zipper
- Sewists of all skill levels who’d like tips for working with leather and hardware.
Sadie Metter is a sewist, crafter, and artist, born and raised in colorful Colorado. Her grandmother and mother taught her how to sew at a young age and she has been creating ever since. She takes inspiration from high-end fashion designers, street fashion, indie pattern designers, textiles from around the world, travel, and nature. Sadie is passionate about sustainable sewing practices and earth-friendly materials. She enjoys up-cycling, refashioning, and making jewelry. Sadie is excited to spread the love of sewing far and wide as the Content Creator for Sew Daily.
When not sewing, Sadie enjoys decorating her mid-mod home, print-making, thrifting, refinishing old furniture, watering her house plants, spending time with family, and wearing big earrings. You can follow the creative projects on Sadie’s sewing table on Instagram at @sadiefoxstudio.
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
This sew-along is brought to you by our wonderful sponsors, Husqvarna® Viking® and The Montana Leather Company, whose products were used in the creation of the Highlands Leather Purse.
With its large sewing space, sewing guide, and modern, stylish accessory compartment, the JADE™ 20 sewing machine from HUSQVARNA VIKING® is gorgeous and a sewing heavyweight! The machine includes more than 80 7mm wide stitches, giving you almost endless creative options. The JADE™ 20 machine will become your sewing best friend.
Since its founding in 1908, Montana Leather Company has amassed a nearly complete listing of supplies catering to leather, crafts, leather care, and equine enthusiasts. Headquartered in Billings, Montana, the company offers everything leather, from belt blanks to lambskin to suede to tools, you’ll find what you’re looking for at Montana Leather Company!