The Caitlyn Handbag Pattern (available as a PDF from ePursePatterns.com) by Betz White is a purse with decorative front pleats in contrasting fabric with a top band, a front flap, and a single shoulder handle. Instructions are given for making this handbag with either purchased fabric or by using repurposed vintage men's neckties. Finished size is 10"H x 14"W x 2"D with a shoulder strap drop of 14".
Materials Needed:
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1/3 yard of 45" wide main fabric
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1/4 yard of 45" wide contrast - 1 fabric (for band)
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1/4 yard of 45" wide contrast - 2 fabric (for pleats, flap and strap)
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1/3 yard of 45" lining fabric
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1 yard of 20" wide woven cotton fusible interfacing
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One 1/2" diameter magnetic snap
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One 1" button (optional)
