My Fab Tutorial, Part 1!

OLD FASHIONED SCHOOL SATCHEL

Some of you maybe to young to remember the Leather School Satchel, but it is something which I had to have for school.

I lay awake yesterday morning, and finally got up at 5.00am, went into my craft room and began to play. This is the result.

What do you think?

I thought this would be perfect for any teacher, particularly as we are rollercoastering to the end of the school year. I know if I received one I'd love it.

So this is Part 1 of my Tutorial.

I apologise straight away it is a bit long but mainly photos, not lots of instructions.

Lets get on with it then.

You will need:

2 A4 pieces of cardstock - I have used Chocolate Chip from Stampin' Up.

15" piece of 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon - again Chocolate Chip from SU.

1 name plate - from the Hodgepodge Kit

2 small brads - from the Hodgepodge Kit

2 decorative brads - from the Hodgepodge Kit

Ink Pad for inking the edges of cardstock - Chocolate Chip

2 sets of velcro circles

and various cutting and stick stuff!

Cutting List:

Now onto what to do

1. Round all 4 corners on back and flap card piece, and 2 edges of the main and pocket pieces. Then ink all the edges and draw faux stitching around the edges.

2. These two pieces form the gussets of the satchel.

3. On the long edges of both pieces score in 1cm

4. Then measure 8cm in from each short edge on the longer piece and score all the way along, then cut down to the 1cm score line.

5. Then fold all the score lines.

6. Repeat this process with the shorter gusset pieces, but with the measurement shown.

7. Attach a strong double sided stick tape as shown above. Both pieces should be folded as below.

8. Attaching the Gusset to the pocket:

This may seem complicated but is actually very easy. I think the picture show it much better than I could explain it!

9. Make sure you attach them all firmly, repeat the process with the main satchel piece, leaving a 1/2cm space from the top.

10. Then attach the main piece and gusset to the back and flap, and then attach the front pocket to the front of the satchel. Sorry forgot to photograph this part but hopefully you get it, if not you will, further down!

11. Now attach the name plate. This is positioned in the middle of the front flap, about 4.5cm in front each outer edge, which I have to say was a complete fluke!

12. Now on the inside you can see the brads, but cunningly, these are then disguised with the velcro tabs.

13. Close the bag up to be able to position the second part of the velcro, doesn't matter which way the velcro goes, as long as the same part is one the same side, does that make sense!

Voila!! What do you think so far?

Right now the strap!

14. You need 2 3inch piece and 2 rings or D ring, I htink they are called, these are available from haberdasherys. But I made my own from thick jewellery wire!

15. Put some sticky tape on one end of the ribbon, thread it through the ring and stick.

16. Do the same with the 15inch piece of ribbon, making sure the fold over is on the same side!

17. Now punch 2 x 3/8" circles and make a hole in the middles

18. Make a hole in the ribbon and thread the brad through all the layers, you will have to trim the ribbon to the shape of the circle so you can't see it when attached to the satchel.

19. Punch a hole about 1" down, on each side of the satchel

20. Then attach the strap

I really hope this works, I have gone through it about 4 times, but there may be things I have missed, please let me know, I hope you like it and have a go. If you do please let me have a peek!

Please feel free to use this tutorial, just let people know where it came from so more people can share it.

Right I'm off now to make Part 2!

See you later

Hugs Sarah B X