The Tobago Bag Pattern by Marlous Designs includes two purse sizes and options! Make your new bag with one fabric on the outside or use pre-cut squares of 5"! This handbag sewing pattern has easy to make welt pockets and clear instructions are provided for a zipper (or not!). There is an adjustable strap, inside and out pockets, and an inside padded pocket for your e-reader or iPad. Finished size is 14 1/2"H x 13"W x 4 1/2"D for the large purse and 12"H x 9"W x 4"D for the small bag. Included with this pattern is a rectangular 1 and 1/2" ring and 1 rectangular 1 and 1/2" slide.
Materials Needed:
Instructions included for large and small bag |
Large |
Small |
Version 1 uses 5" Squares # of squares: |
50 |
32 |
Version 2 One fabric for outside bag |
5/8 yd |
1/2 yd |
Lining, straps, welt pockets with zippers |
1 and 1/2 yards |
1 and 1/3 yards |
Welted padded inside pocket |
1/3 yd |
1/3 yd |
Fusible fleece |
1 and 3/4 yards |
7/8 yd |
Firm non-woven fusible interfacing (21" wide) |
1 and 1/8 yards |
7/8 yd |
Lt. weight non-woven fusible interfacing (21" wide) |
1 and 1/3 yards |
1 and 1/3 yards |
Zippers: 1- 12" zipper and 1 -14" zipper |
same for both sizes |
same for both sizes |