Patchwork Purse Pattern *

This Patchwork Purse Pattern makes a sweet little purse for a child or a great girlie handbag for women who like to carry smaller bags!  You can use a purchased handle or make your own fabric handle and the bottom is gusseted to give more room.  Finished size is 9" tall x 8 1/2" wide x 2 1/2" deep. Pattern pieces included.

Materials Needed:

• Squares - Eight 5" squares (charms) of fabric in any combination of solids and prints.
• Ruffle - 1/4 yd of 45" or wider fabric
• Strap (optional) - 1/4 yd
• Lining - 1/3 yd
• Thin cotton quilt batting or fleece - 1/3 yd
• Magnetic snap closure
• Purchased handle (Optional) - handle set with small d-ring connections.  The base needs to be no wider than 6".
• Bias Tape - (single fold - 1 pkg) - used for attaching purchased purse handle
• Interfacing - 1/4 yd (for cloth handles)