Pattern-free project
MATERIALS
0.57m (5/8yd) of main fabric for panels
0.23m (¼yd) of contrasting fabric for handles, zipper tabs and tassel
0.69m (¾yd) of lining for interior, zipper pocket and interior slip pocket
0.46m (½yd) of foam interfacing
0.91m (1yd) of lightweight woven fusible interfacing
43.2cm (17in) of double-slide nylon coil zipper for zipper pocket
35.6cm (14in) of single-slide nylon coil handbag zipper for top closure
Basting spray
Sewing clips
Zipper foot or narrow foot
Chalk or disappearing-ink fabric marker
40-weight polyester thread
Optional: Metal handmade label, small rivets, hot or fabric glue for tassel
Finished size: 36.8 wide × 38.1 high × 10.2cm deep (14 ½ × 15 high × 4in deep
With this project
Build your bag-making skills - learn fabric preparation, creating a front zipper pocket, attaching handles, easily installing a zipper, assembling the bag, and adding optional embellishments.
CUTTING
Main fabric
Cut 2 pieces - 38.1 × 44.5cm (15 × 17½in) for front and back panels
Contrast fabric
Cut 2 pieces - 3.8 × 63.5cm (1½ ×
