Susan Marie Bag Pattern

The Susan Marie is a bag pattern with a double shoulder strap with a snap closure and two side ties.

Each side has two pockets on the gusset with Velcro closures. The entire outsidepanels are pleated with 5" quilt blocks and inside of the bag there are additional pockets. Along the side of the bag is a cell phone case that has a Velcro closure and unties for your convenience. Finished size is14 1/2" tall x 14" wide and cell case is 3 1/4" x 6".

Materials Needed:

• 1/2 yd of selected color fabric for 6 blocks for bag body, pockets outside and tabs for outside
• 1 yd of fabric for lining, inside pockets, other 6 blocks and inside gusset
• 1/2 yd of light weight sew in interfacing for lining
• 2 strips of denim for handles 32" x 3"
• 1/4 yd of denim for top band and side gussets for outside of bag
• 1 magnetic snap
• 2 - 1" pieces of Velcro for outside tab closure