Premium Bond Bags Pattern *

The Premium Bond Bags pattern is a 1950's vintage inspired purse with a flat base, darted external and internal pockets, and 2 shoulder straps.  There are 2 different styles included in this pattern - one with a unique upturned tab and the other with a button trimmed front flap.  Finished size is 17" W x 13" H x 5" D.

Materials Needed:

• VIEW #1 (Upturned front tab):
• 3/4 yd (70cm) of 54" wide (140cm), or 1 yard of 44" wide (115cm) fabric for bag exterior
• 3/4 yard of 44" wide lining fabric for bag lining, pocket lining and interior pocket
• 1/2 yard (50cm) of 44" wide or 1 yard of 36" wide (92cm) firm sew-in interfacing for interfacing bag
• 1/2 yard of 44" wide quilted calico/batting for added shaping (optional)
• 1/2 yard of 36" wide (92cm) fusible interfacing for strap, flap, pocket top, and tab
• 1 magnetic snap set
• Plastic canvas or similar 13 1/2" x 4 1/2" (34cm x 11 1/2cm) to stiffen bag base
• 1 button approximately 1 1/2" (35mm) diameter for tab trim
• VIEW #2 (Front pocket with button):
• 1/2 yard of 44" wide or 54" wide fabric 1 for bag front/back
• 1/4 yard (25cm) of 44" wide fabric 2 for front pocket, and top inset
• 1/4 yard of 44" wide fabric 3 for pocket flap and handles
• 3/4 yard (70cm) of 44" wide lining fabric for bag lining, pocket lining, and interior pocket
• 1/2 yard of 44" wide of 1 yard of 36" wide firm sew-in interfacing for interfacing bag
• 1/2 yard of 44" wide quilted calico/batting for added shaping (optional)
• 1/2 yard of 36" wide fusible interfacing for handles, pocket flap, and top inset
• 1 magnetic snap
• Plastic canvas or similar 13 1/2" x 4 1/2" to stiffen bag base
• 2 vintage buttons approximately 1 1/2" in diameter for pocket flap and top inset trim

Suggested fabrics: Wool tweeds, plaids or decorator weight fabrics