I bought this handbag in the late 1990s at a London department store; I carried it often and it barely survived my 2007 truck fire (too worn and smelled of fire/smoke to carry).It took me a while to take it apart, inventory and create the pattern pieces and then work up the courage (and skills!) to make this bag.I used the original hardware along with a remnant piece of funky textured, almost metallic flannel-backed vinyl for the shell.I think the handle can be a little thinner and shaped more so it will lay flat on the top edge of the bag. The rigidity is from Texon (thanks to Kayla at Lyn-Fle this is the thickness I needed!)Another remnant for the inside/lining this was some knit material that worked rather well. I placed my logo under the back zipped pocket.
Metal feet similar to the original. Now that I did this first one, I know more can be done and possibly even with some really nice leather…first I must call Anne or Sandy at Ohio Travel Bag for supplies, I see they have just what I need to make this bag again only with new hardware.
