1. PRINT AND TRACE THE PATTERN
Download and print the PDF pattern. You can also choose a pre-cut purse for sale on our website (in which case go directly to step 3: assembling the purse) .
Cut out the paper pattern, leaving approximately 1 cm of margin around the pieces. Then, using masking tape, attach the pattern to the leather. 
2. PIERCE AND CUT THE BAG
Make the holes in the purse using a mallet and a 4 mm diameter punch
- For a purse of 14.5 cm, you need to make 20 holes spaced 2 cm apart.
- For a 20cm purse you need to make 24 holes (see pattern) .
Using a rotary cutter or a good pair of scissors: cut the pouch out of the leather (for a perfect curve we recommend using a rotary cutter). 
*The ears of the scrotum have intentionally not been cut out in these two example photos, but don't forget to do it 😉
3. ASSEMBLING THE LEATHER BAG
The video below shows you 2 ways to make a leather purse!
STANDARD VERSION
- Take 1 meter of round leather cord (2 mm diameter) and cut it into 2 pieces of 50 centimeters.
- Thread the shoelace starting at one ear and make a complete loop. Bring the shoelace back out and tie a knot.
- Proceed in the same way for the second lace, but this time start with the other ear and then tie a knot.
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The extra touch: add a sliding loop, eyelets, or a cord lock to the purse. We also recommend dyeing the edges of the leather to give it a more finished look.
STOP LACE VERSION
- Take 50 centimeters of round leather cord (2 mm diameter).
- Thread the shoelace starting at one ear and make a complete loop. Bring the shoelace out again.
- Thread each end of the shoelace through the shoelace stop, then tie a knot.
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OUR LEATHER PURSE CUTOUTS
All that's left is to attach them with a leather lace!
PRACTICAL FOR ALL OCCASIONS
LEATHER BAG: OUR SOPHISTICATED VERSION
Create a practical and elegant coin purse, ideal for keeping your coins neatly organized. Its stylish version with a flap provides extra protection and authentic charm—perfect for carrying your essentials in style.
LEATHER BAG: THE NAVY VERSION
Marine chose to add a 1 cm wide leather strap to her purses:
- Mark the stitching points with a tack hook all around the purse.
- Cut 2 small strips of leather 1 cm wide and then assemble them with a rivet in their middle (the length will depend on the diameter of the purse).
- Sew the leather straps onto the leather drawstring bag and make a decorative stitch.
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DIY idea to make with purses
An advent calendar made of wood and leather.
3 comments
Angelique
Merci beaucoup de partager de votre savoir 👍👏
Marion
Super article, je vais essayer de créer une bourse bijoux , j’espère y arriver !
Anonymous
Tout à fait valable. Il faut reproduire le patron à l’échelle 1/1 sur du carton et prépercer les trous à l’emporte pièce pour simplement passer le crayon argent dedans. C’est l’astuce pour ne pas avoir à tracer.
Avec du lacet 2 mm et du cuir granite l’effet est de toute beauté.