Making a Four Piece Crossbody Purse with Template

Those who know me, know that I've been reluctant to make purses in the past. Mainly because I just don't get them and understand what makes one good or bad functionally. Recently a family friend of ours asked me to overcome my mental block and make one for their daughter - a whip-smart and fun 11-year-old girl. The goal was to make a cross-body purse that would work equally well for a young girl, or more mature woman. This is my take on that style of purse. Once you get going this purse goes together very quickly. You can keep it simple as I have here in this video, or you can modify the design to be more ornate. The one feature I really like here is the shape of the gusset - it has tapered ends. This encourages the purse not to bulge out when open and ensures the flap covers the ends completely. I'd love to see what you create. Send us pics and tag us on Instagram (@odinleather). Video Produced by Hunter Cashe ACRYLIC TEMPLATES USED ==================================== Cross Body Purse Template: https://bit.ly/3fnNV5i All Odin Leather Goods Templates: https://bit.ly/2WMxUzs SUGGESTED LEATHER ==================================== Valdibrana Cachetta Leather: https://bit.ly/3A405bi Cow Suede: https://bit.ly/2Vp3xhU TOOLS USED IN THIS VIDEO ==================================== Fiskars 60mm Rotary Cutter: https://amzn.to/3jil8Qy Scratch Awl: https://amzn.to/3fpDWfL Romanov Tools Strap Cutter: https://etsy.me/3fmSlcL Lox Pull Fastener Set: https://bit.ly/3xq620M Weaver Master Tools Round Hole Punch: https://bit.ly/3xjkis1 Glass Slicker: https://amzn.to/3ll7VZZ Manual Clicker Press: https://bit.ly/3ikGKgg Dye Marker/Applicator: https://amzn.to/2Vg2CAv Wing Divider: https://amzn.to/3lmGVcF Weaver Multi-Function Foot Press: https://bit.ly/37g6gNm Aquilim 315 (THE BEST! No fumes, water-based contact adhesive.): https://bit.ly/37gtiU4 Foam Brushes: https://amzn.to/3aSygcL Glue Spreader: https://bit.ly/3fpCiL3 Japanese Pull Knife: https://bit.ly/3A7m6Gp Double-Sided Ta