Today we're making a tote bag inspired by the Louis Vuitton Neverfull. Thank you to Stephanie in our Facebook group for requesting this designer handbag hack!
To make our LV-inspired tote, we'll be modifying The Burcham crossbody bag pattern from Simply Classic, which you can download here: https://www.simplyclassic.net/product-page/the-burcham-pdf-pattern
Download the free pattern piece to make the handles here: https://www.simplyclassic.net/product-page/strap-end
In this tutorial, I will walk you through the pattern pieces (01:11) and explain the changes I made to the original pattern. Aside from the size of the bag, the biggest modifications we'll be making today are the faux rolled handle and finishing the upper edge with binding.
Thank you for watching the tutorial! I hope you enjoyed this Burcham hack. I invite you to join us in the Simply Classic Inspiration Group on Facebook, where you can ask questions, share designer bag inspiration and post photos of your makes. https://www.facebook.com/groups/simplyclassic
Happy sewing!
Chris
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🛍️ *Featured Materials*
Geometric triangles faux leather in black/white https://www.simplyclassic.net/product-page/faux-leather-geometric-triangles
Solid black faux leather https://www.simplyclassic.net/product-page/faux-leather-solids-neutrals
Seamstripe Teal cotton lining by Tilda https://www.simplyclassic.net/product-page/tilda-fabrics-seamstripe-teal
1/2" swivel clasps in gunmetal https://www.simplyclassic.net/product-page/swivel-clasps
1/2" D-ring in gunmetal https://www.simplyclassic.net/product-page/d-ring
#5 teardrop zipper pull in gunmetal https://www.simplyclassic.net/product-page/5-zipper-pulls-teardrop-5-pack
#5 zipper tape in gunmetal/black https://www.simplyclassic.net/product-page/5-zipper-tape
Screw back purse feet in gunmetal https://www.simplyclassic.net/product-page/purse-feet-screw-back
Decovil Light and Decovil Heavy
🪡 *Featured Tools, Notions & More*
1/2" double-sided tape https://www.wawak.com/bag-making/double-sided-basting-tapes/wawak-hyperstik-super-strong-double-sided-vinylleather-basting-tape-clear/#sku=tpe15
MumCraft Multipurpose Sewing Clips (affiliate link) https://amzn.to/3KVroMH
Silver marking pen https://www.simplyclassic.net/product-page/silver-marking-pen-refill-pack
Omnigrid Omnigrip 3" x 9" Quilting Ruler (affiliate link) https://amzn.to/3NsvzAF
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
00:00 Introduction
01:11 Pattern Pieces
07:24 Hardware
07:45 Handle Construction
24:55 Main Body Construction
36:49 Lining Construction
48:06 Final Assembly & Binding
1:03:44 Final Thoughts