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Super easy and thoroughly modern vintage; you can't beat that! Nicole is a slim, wide bag with an A-line shape perfect to tuck up under your arm.
Measurements:
width: 18" wide at the bottom, about 14" wide at the top
height: 8"
Includes two interior pockets, magnetic snap closure, and self covered handle. The structure of this handbag comes from a mesh plastic bag bottom so the middle of the bag will not sag, but the ends are soft and moveable, reinforced with sewn-in fleece.
Construction features include a smaller interior than exterior so the lining will not wrinkle, trimmed interfacings for less bulky seams, one main exterior panel folded to create a front and back, and darts on the finished exterior to attach handle and design a simple, yet stylish handbag.
Not recommended for fabrics that are one-directional or that need to match on the side seam.
Materials needed:
3/4 yard of 44" wide mid to heavyweight cotton fabric for exterior
3/4 yard of 44" wide mid to heavyweight cotton fabric for interior
lightweight interfacing measuring 18 1/2" x 17 1/2"
fleece (used as a sew in) measuring 18 1/2" x 17 1/2"
fusible fleece measuring 32" x 4"
mesh plastic bag bottom measuring 16" x 8"
14 mm slim magnetic snap
scrap of fusible interfacing
coordinating thread
The pattern features detailed instructions, clear photos, and full size pattern pieces along with tips for making your handbag fun and fabulous the first time, not frustrating. Instructions are written in English and measurements are in inches. Go to Forum, Sewing, How To, Conversion Chart for an Imperial to Metric Conversion Chart. Remember to read Forum, Patterns, About Your Handbag for tips about how to sew this pattern and to post a comment or question there if you need help.
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Skill Level: Easy
Pattern Format: pdf download
Number of Pages: 28 (don't be alarmed at the number of pages, thinking the pattern is difficult...rather the pattern pieces are large and take several pages to make one pattern piece!)
Number of Photos: 24
