Versatile Wave Interchangeable Purse Pattern

The Versatile Wave Tote bag pattern by Ruthann Stilwell is a pattern  to make an interchangeable purse!  The cover of this bag can be removed and interchanged for another cover that you make and it fastens on neatly with buttons.  A unique feature of this bag pattern is that the straps are also interchangeable and the reversible cover can be made with only 2 fat quarters.  Instructions are also included for a check book clutch and the finished size of the purse is 12"x 8 1/2".  Pattern Piece is included for the wave cover template.

Materials Needed:

• Basic purse, lining, pockets & straps: (All the same fabric)
• Fabric A - 1 yard for basic purse and lining (If you want a different lining, use 2/3 yard for this)
• Batting for basic purse and straps - 3/4 yard of Warm & Natural or Thermolam
• Fabric for each reversible purse cover:
• Fabric B - 1/3 yard or fat quarter
• Fabric C - 1/3 yard or fat quarter
• Fusible interfacing - 3/4 yard at least 40" wide of Decor Bond
• 14" regular or separating sport zipper or 12" purse zipper
• 4 swivel clasps (for 1" straps)
• 2 large buttons
• Single fold bias tape (for loops if you are not making them)
• 4 purse feet (optional)
• Checkbook Clutch:
• Fabric - 8" x 16" or fat quarter
• Batting - 8" x 16"
• Lining - 7 1/2" x 14 1/4" or fat quarter
• 5/8" ribbon - 3/4 yard of grosgrain
• 1 1/2" ribbon - 1/4 yard for pen pocket
• Button - optional