Catalina Sling Purse Pattern *

The Catalina Sling purse pattern has easy to understand instructions for making a handbag with your own fabric choices in wedges of color. Options include wedge panels, single fabric for the entire bag, and contrasting side panel and strap.  Finished size is 11 1/2" x 8 1/2" x 3 1/2".

Materials Needed:

• WEDGE PANEL OPTION: 1 fat eighths of 6 cotton fabric (for front, back and pocket)
• 1/4 yd cotton fabric (for strap and sides)
• OR
• SINGLE FABRIC OUTSIDE OPTION: 2/3 YD COTTON FABRIC
• OR
• TWO FABRIC OUTSIDE OPTION: 1/2 yd cotton fabric (front, back, pocket)
• 1/4 yd cotton fabric (sides and strap)
• Tote Lining: 1/2 yd pre-quilted fabric for lining material
• Interfacing: 1/2 yd thick fusible fleece Pellon TP#971F or light weight #987F
• 1/4 yd Pellon Decor bond fusible interfacing
• 3" x 15" of single side fusible Pellon's Peltex or Timtex or Floriani Stitch N Shape.
• Add 1/2 yd Pellon Decor bond fusible interfacing if using cotton fabric for lining
• 1 magnetic purse snap