The Buttons and Bows Purse Pattern *

 The Buttons and Bows Purse Pattern is pretty yet practical!  There is a large bow on the front along with lots of buttons, a flat pocket on the back and, inside, there is a pen pocket, 2 phone cell pockets, 2 large flat pockets and a center zippered pocket.

There are instructions for making this bag with either 2 purchased 6" rounded handles or a braided shoulder strap.

Finished size is 10" tall x 12 1/2" wide x 2" deep

Materials Needed:

• 5/8 yd. - Fabric A (the main body of the purse and part of the braided strap)
• 2/3 yd. - Fabric B (the lining, center zippered pocket, button tabs and part of the braided strap)
• 5/8 yd. - Fabric C (the back pocket, inside pockets, and part of the braided strap)
• 1 - set of round 6" diameter handles
• 1 yd. - stiffener
• 10 - 3/4" buttons
• 1 - 9" zipper that matches Fabric B
• 1 5/8" yds of 1 1/2" wide ribbon
• Matching thread