Sew a Snap-Clasp Purse by Nicole Mallalieu

Advanced | 1 hour 3 min

Introduction
Bag of the Month - Series Promo00:50
Overview01:07

Materials
Materials02:48

Creating the Outer Bag
Cut and prepare fabric06:12
Create and attach straps and magnetic clasps13:37
Construct base of purse13:35

Create the Lining
Sew and attach lining, and add purse frame hardware19:39
Attach purse handle and finish bag05:39

Taught by Nicole Mallalieu

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If you’ve ever found yourself searching for that perfect purse for everyday wear, search no more. Professional bag maker, Nicole Mallalieu, shares how to make a snap-clasp purse using a rectangular purse frame, magnetic snaps, and a sturdy base with purse feet. It’s easy to customize the look and feel of your bag with fabric and hardware choices, and with so many professional-looking details, no one will be able to guess that you made the purse yourself.

Here’s what you’ll need:

½ yard medium-weight fabric (Nicole uses linen)
½ yard quilting-weight fabric for lining
½ yard fusible fleece (such as Vilene H640 or Pellon 987F)
1 yard fusible woven interfacing (such as Pellon Shapeflex)
8'' x 12'' piece of fusible webbing
10'' x 5 1/4'' firm fusible interfacing (such as Decofuse or Vilene S520)
10'' x 5 1/4" stencil plastic for bag base
Scraps of thick, non-woven interfacing (such as Pelmet or Peltex)
2’ of piping cord
Two 3/4'' magnetic snaps
8'' square purse frame
Five 3/8”- 3/4” purse feet
Two 3/4'' D-rings or O-rings
Fabric glue stick pen
Regular craft glue stick
Fabric marker
Quilt basting spray
Clear-drying craft glue (that will bind fabric to metal)
Tailor’s awl
Pins
Scissors
Pinking shears
Rotary cutter and mat
Quilting ruler
Iron and board
Mallet (or hammer)
4mm saddlers punch
Wooden (kitchen) cutting board
Pressing cloth
Pressing ham or rolled up piece of cotton
1” - 1 1/2‘’ stick of quad molding from a hardware store, for pressing hard-to-reach corners
Cork coaster with rounded edges
Matchstick, popsicle stick, or coffee stirrer for spreading glue
Hand-sewing needle
Sewing machine
Matching thread
Edge-stitching foot

Downloads:

Download Materials List ClassPDF_SnapClaspPurse.pdf

Learn how to:

Block fuse fabric with interfacing
Make a four-fold purse strap
Attach a purse strap using D-rings
Insert magnetic snap closures
Make a steady purse base and insert purse feet
Insert a snap-clasp purse frame
Insert purse lining

What you’ll get:

Step-by-step expert instruction on making a professional looking snap-clasp purse
3 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
Detailed supplies list and downloadable PDF pattern pieces ($16 value)
Expert instruction from designer Nicole Mallalieu
The ability to leave comments, ask questions, and interact with other students