I just found out that you can go to Hermes website and download a pattern for their Kelly bag, which normally costs$35,000. The pattern is sized small. You can use it as is and make a gift bag with card stock or size it up and make your own Kelly bag.
http://lesailes.hermes.com/
I also found a cool blog...
http://www.purseblog.com/
for those who might want to check out the world of purses!