Do-it-yourself
1/5What You'll Need
Two yards of saddle-brown pleather or leather Fabric hole puncher Sharp fabric scissors Pleather or leather cord
2/5Step 1: Hole Story
Cut a 33-by-10-inch piece of material with one straight end and one curved. Punch holes at one-inch intervals along each side, stopping ten inches short of the curved end. Fold over, so that end extends ten inches longer.
3/5Step 2: String Along
Cut two 11.5-by-4-inch strips, punch at one-inch intervals, and attach one to each side by weaving the cord through to adjoin the body and sides. Tie a knot at each end and remove any loose ends.
4/5Step 3: Strap Happy
Cut two 20-by-2.5-inch handles, weave them together, then weave them to the sides of the bag. Finally, punch a hole in the flap and front body; thread a piece of cord through each and knot secure. Tie together to fasten bag.
5/5The Finished Product
