I have made this purse with a basic easy to work with metal frame which has loops on which to attach a handle. I have used the hand embroidered corner of a vintage table cloth for the main part of the purse. The handle is made from a piece of the same table cloth but I could have chosen to make it from a string of beads or a chain. http://www.ahkwokbuckles.com/pufrdo.html

The stitch-in frame that I have used for this hand embroidered coin-purse is from Sunbelt Fastener in the USA. If you prefer to buy from a UK supplier, Bags of Handles import from Sunbelt Fastener and stock this frame. http://www.sunbeltfastener.com/PurseFrames1.html

PURSE CHAINS can be purchased from most of the suppliers on this list. The chain in this picture is from U-Handbag and perfectly matches one of the U-Handbag purse frames. http://www.u-handbag.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=13&products_id=590

This vintage 1950's evening bag with chain handle has a matching coin purse. When choosing frames, you may want to consider making a set like this one, in which case be careful to choose frames that match and compliment each other. If you would like to add a handle be sure to buy a frame with loops.

SUPER-I is a wholesale supplier with factories in China and Taiwan. The frames featured on their website are of the stitch-in variety but they state that they have many more so it may be that they also sell glue-in frames. http://www.super-i.net/bag-frame.html

LAND OF ODDS is in Nashville Tennessee and has a selection of antique style frames of the stitch-in variety. http://www.landofodds.com/servlet/Categories?category=PURSE+FRAMES

UMX is based in America and has several different antique style frames. This particular frame is also available from Sunbelt Fastener and Bags of Handles. http://www.handbagsupplies.com/cat/purse-frame-ct1-14.htm

U-HANDBAG is based in the UK and has been recommended to me by several people. They have a selection of frames including internal frames, double frames and this very pretty clutch-bag frame with rhinestone clasp. It has hide-away loops for an optional chain which you can also buy from U-HANDBAG. http://www.u-handbag.com/index.php?main_page=define_main_page

LACIS are the only company that I have found so far who sell traditional Lucite purse frames. They also sell a range of metal frames, Lucite handles and other bag making accessories. http://www.lacis.com/catalog/data/AE_PurseFramesRetroLucite.html