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The Handbags illustrated are projects in Underlay Decoration. No. 1. is a pointed gusset type bag made of suede or split cowhide with contrasting underlay and plaited draw cord. See page 89 for four plait round detail. No. 2 is a four sided bag of colored calf or suede in which two sides are folded in as _gussets. These may match the underlay if desired. The four edges are whip laced starting at the top and the ends of the thongs are brought together at the bottom to form a tassel. Plait two inches, four plait round, and terminate with a Turkshead knot, see page 90. Fringe a two inch square of leather which matches the outsides and wrap around the plaited section close to the bottom of the bag. Sew in place with needle and thread and tie a sliding knot tightly around the top of the attached fringe. A plaited draw cord with sliding knot is used. Another style of four sided bag is also illustrated. This has a small outside coin purse attached at the corners with the three hole fastening, see page 81 for detail. This bag may be made of suede or split cowhide and decorated with beads or painted designs. The plaited draw cord and the tassel are made as described on page 89.

The bags described may also be decorated with cut out designs.