The Victory Bags Pattern has a 1940's style with a set in gusset base, a practical size and instructions for either an open zipper inside or a pocket with a zipper. Finished size is 14" W x 11" H x 3" D.
Materials Needed:
VIEW A - Pleat detailing runs sideways from a center panel and fastens with a long narrow flap
- 3/4 yd of 54" wide or 1 yd of 44" wide woolen or decorator fabric for bag exterior
- 1/2 yd of 44" wide lining fabric for bag lining and interior pocket
- 1/2 yd of 44" wide fleece or heavy sew in interfacing for interfacing the bag
- 1/3 yd of 36" wide fusible interfacing for strap and front flap
- One magnetic snap
- One 6" long zipper for interior pocket
- Three new or vintage buttons approximately 1 1/2" in diameter for front flap trim
VIEW B - Lower front section pleated on to an upper yoke panel with a wide flap and tab
- 3/4 yd of 54" wide or 1 yd of 44" wide woolen or decorator fabric for bag exterior
- 1/2 yd of 44" wide lining fabric for bag lining and interior pocket
- 1/2 yd of 44" wide fleece or heavy sew in interfacing for interfacing bag
- 1/2 yd of 36" wide fusible interfacing for strap, front flap and tab
- One magnetic snap
- One 6" long zipper for interior pocket
- One new or vintage buckle approximately 2" wide to fit the front tab
