Kimberly Bag Pattern *

The Kimberly Bag Pattern by Amy Butler has a classic, graceful shape, and is sized to be suitable for every event - a girls night out or an evening social. Simple lines and pleats allow for a long zipper, making this bag easy access.

Materials Needed:  Allow extra yardage for matching or centering a design on your fabric.

For 44 in. wide light to mid-weight fabric

• 3/4 yard for the Exterior and Handles
• 5/8 yard of a coordinating fabric for the Lining
• 2 yards of 20 in. wide woven fusible interfacing (we use SF-101 by Pellon)

For 54 in. wide mid-weight fabric

• 1/2 yard for the Exterior and Handles
• 3/8 yard of a coordinating fabric for the Lining
• 1 1/4 yards of 20 in. wide woven fusible interfacing (we use SF-101 by Pellon)

PLUS

• • 1/4 yard of 44 in. wide fusible fleece (we use fusible Thermolam Plus by Pellon)
  • 1/8 yard of Timtex or a similar extra-heavy stabilizer
  • 18in. coordinating purse zipper OR similar coil zipper (we use Coats brand zippers)
  • 1 spool of coordinating all-purpose thread (we use Coats Dual Duty Plus)

     

    Finished size: 6 1/2in. tall plus handles x 17in. long x 2 1/4 in. deep