Installing Purse Hardware is Easier Than You Think :) 

Laura. Thanks for the memories. These were quite popular in the 60's and carried by Holt. Ren. in so many sizes, shapes and fabrics and very pricey as were most things at Holt's. They were beautiful. Of course, my friend and I had to hack them. I remember making bags for all the women in my family one Christmas. Lived in Montreal and there was a wealth of fabrics (ends from the many manufacturers which could be purchased around the St. Hubart area for a song. Alas, so many have folded over the years.) The hardware was also easy to source. So glad to see them again.

Laura you make crafting and sewing look easy. Love your tutorials!Thank you.

Thanks so much for such a detailed tutorial! It was very helpful.

Laura- Thank you for teaching us something new👏👏👏 ❤️😀

great tips I love making purses

Thank you for the terrific demo. Wow...these bags are so cute!

Laura, you are awesome !!! Thanks a lot for sharing 💖👍🏼😊

Great idea to use the string to add pressure to the glued area. You always have wonderful projects.

Bought a kit several years ago, but I have forgotten where I put it. It will show up eventually especially if I dig deep into my stash! Thank you for reminding me of it. Loved your tutorial!

Thank you. Very clearly explained. I love the look the metal gives the bags. I am leaning more to the larger version. Retro look will be cute.

I love this project. You come up with great ideas to show us. Thanks Laura.

A little extension of the fabric, and they are great to store your glasses in. The clasp will keep them from accidentally slipping out and getting scratched by the keys you might carry around in the same bag. Thanks for explaining the adjustment so thoroughly.

Beautiful project, Laura. I love it.❤️ Iris

Again, you make the difficult... easy! Is there anything sewing/arts&crafts you cannot do? I don't mean don't want to do. I mean just aren't able, gave up on, is still in the back of the closet, waiting for you to return??? It was a fun video to watch, and you looked so nice, and with a pleasant, soothing voice.

Oh my goodness- it’s so easy! I’ve always wanted to make these!

Thanks for doing this. I saw a RU-vid a year ago and I tried to make these but I failed. I didn’t know there was a book. I also didn’t know about the pliers to clip it in place. I’ll get the book and try again.

Thank you for posting this! I've wanted to make these but never watched anyone finish them. My home ec teacher, way back when, had us trim a scant 1/16th off lining pieces. With the batting here, I'd trim a generous 1/16th, so lining will be just a hair smaller than outer body and will roll nicely to inside and want to lay flat.

Thank you very nice. I bought that same book awhile back lol. I guess I will get on it. You make it look so easy.

Wow, you make everything seem sew easy

I love making those little purses. I bought a box of the clasps and a friend of mine gave me some she got at a garage sale. I put them away, I wish I could remember where they are.

I always wondered how thise worked to make bags like that! Thanks for sharing!

Beautiful

Always stunning 🤩

I might have to put this on my list of things to do... I've neatly made quilts for everyone. ( i have plenty of left over fabric ) Thanks for sharing.

Thanks so much for this. I always thought this would be beyond me but you make it look so easy! I found the book easily on Book Depository and already have a copy heading to me in New Zealand - very reasonable price too.

They're darling !

They have pliers for jewelry making that has plastic on the ends so you can pinch the hardware without worry. Nice job.

Lovely!

That is so sweet, you made that look very easy. I always have trouble with the purse slide bar for the strap adjustment, I always thread it wrong and then need to take it out and start again.......

Cute project.

Great tutorial, thank you!

Oh so wonderful Thank you 🙏🏻 so much🥰😍🤟🏼❣️

So adorable. Are the patterns available for all of these purse sizes. You do a great job of explaining.

Great tutorial, Laura. Makes me want to make a purse.

I made a kiss clasp frame that was a sew on style. I was afraid to use the glue. It was for my daughter in law’s wedding. I think I will make a sample first using glue for my next wedding purse.

Great tutorial. Any chance you could show us how to properly hand sew the leather handles on a purse?

Oh hello there, lovely lady!

I often wonder how they do this, can use other fabrics if more experienced?

I love these little purses. Where can I find the kits and extra clasps in the States?

Thank you so much for all the amazing videos! I’ve learned so much and was able to make the retreat bag thanks to your video. I love the fabric (white with the big black flower) on the large purse at the beginning of this video. I looked on the fabric website you mentioned in the comments but couldn’t find it, could you help me narrow it down, I would really appreciate it. Thank you!

Please tell me measurement size of the largest purse that is inside the tote. I can't find it on Zakka Hardware site. Any idea where I might try? Thanks!

Where can you purchase the kits? That would be easier for me. 🥰

Hello! What exactly is this new Kona coming out called Kona Cotton Sheen? The foil/metallic on the back,... what is that made out of? thanks!

Please share the link for the book and kit 💕

Link for the pattern??

I am looking for a small coin clasp purse that has a smaller one inside. Anyone seen one of these?