| MATERIALS:
- 1 yard of fabric (anything you like)
- Thread to match the fabric
- 1 yard of lining fabric (I like a subtle print like gingham
but anything that matches or contrasts with your main fabric will
do)
- Two 12x11" sheets of backing (This is to give the purse fabric
stability. Iron-on backing is easiest to use, simply follow ironing
directions on the packaging. My favorite is Pellon.)
SEWING INSTRUCTIONS
- Cut two 12X11" pieces of your purse fabric and two of your
lining fabric.
- Cut one 4x24" piece of purse fabric for the handle of the handbag.
- Cut two 12x11" pieces of backing and attach to the purse fabric
according to manufacturer's instructions. With right sides together,
sew the two sides and bottom of the handbag fabric, leaving the
top open.
- For the handle: fold the fabric lengthwise, right sides together.
Sew along the lengthwise edge.
- Trim the seam cutting as close to the sewing line as possible
and carefully turn the handle right side out.
- For the lining: take the two pieces, right sides together, sew
along the bottom and sides leaving a 3" opening at the bottom
of the bag.
- To attach the lining to the bag: place the finished lining
on the outside of the body of the handbag. The right sides of
the lining and handbag fabrics should be together. Line up the
edges of the lining and the bag and sew these together, leaving
a 2" gap one either side of the bag for the handles.
- Turn the handbag right side out through the 3" gap in the lining.
- Attach the handles by inserting ends into the side openings
left in the
handbag. Fold down the fabric edges and topstitch closed.
- Finally, hand or machine stitch the gap in the lining.
ENJOY YOUR NEW HANDBAG!
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