Generously sized handbag pattern is easy to sew with all pattern pieces rectangular in shape!  This pattern is orgami style and folds flat.  Bento means "lunch box" in Japanese and you can carry your lunch as well as everything else in this bag!

You will need:

• One fat quarter colorful fabric for outside and handles
• One fat quarter for lining and pockets
• 1/8 yd. solid fabric for binding
• 20" x 15" felt
• 1 1/2 yd. of WonderUnder
• 14" zipper
• One yard cording, not rayon - shoelaces work well
• Thread
• 5" x 6" cardboard