This purse is so quick and easy you may decide to make one for each day of the week! Whip them up as a last minute gift for mom, sister or friends. Kudos to Jodi from Ric Rac for this fun pattern.
Supplies:
Viking Huskylock Serger set up for 4-thread overlock.
Serger thread to coordinate with your fabric
Sewing thread to coordinate with your fabric (for topstitching)
5/8 yard 45inch wide or 1/3 yard 60inch wide handbag fabric
1/3 yard lining fabric
12 inches x 60 inches “Warm & Natural” weight batting
1 magnetic purse snap (optional)
2 large Buttons
Purse Template, available for pickup at the store
Cutting Instructions:
Using the template cut:
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Two pieces in your handbag fabric
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Two pieces in your lining fabric
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Two pieces in batting to give your bag a bit of body. You can skip this if your fabric is heavy or stiff
From the left over fabric cut:
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Two 6½ inch squares of fabric for the pocket (optional). I made mine out of the handbag fabric and lining fabric. If you want two pockets then cut an extra set.
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Two strips of fabric 3 inches x approx 29 inches for the strap. Adjust the length so the bag hangs to the length you want.
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One strip of batting about 2½ inches by approximately 29 inches. Adjust the length to coordinate to the Strap.