03/25/2026
TUTORIAL: Miniature Studded Leather Handbag || This is how I made my mini satchel (Purse? Murse? Bag? It has a unisex punk vibe with the studs, so call it what you want!) Enjoy!
SUPPLIES
Scrap of leather (measurements below)
Scrap of fabric: 1 1/8" x 1/2" (30mm x 15mm)
Nail art studs 2mm (about 15), gunmetal
Mod Podge matte
Paintbrush (for Mod Podge)
T8000/E6000 or similar glue
Scissors
Jump rings 4mm (2), 6mm (2), 8mm (2)
Pliers (for jump rings)
Buckle 6mm (1), gunmetal
Magnets 1mm x 10mm round (2)
Top coat UV nail gel
UV lamp
Fine tipped curved tweezers
Helpful/Optional:
Toothpick
Parchment paper
Rotary cutter & ruler
Leather Measurements:
All measurements approximate for 1:12 scale; cut to preference
Body: 1 1/8" x 3.5" (30mm x 90mm)
Sides (one continuous strip): 1/4" x 6" (6mm x 150mm)
Shoulder Strap: 3/16" x 6" (5mm x 150mm)*
Handle: 3/16" x 7/8" (5mm x 23mm)*
Buckle strap: 3/16" x 3/4" (5mm x 20mm)*
*for best results, use a thinner, more supple leather like from an old glove for these
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Music Credits: "Happy Ukulele" by Jason Shaw, audionautix.com, CC License
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