The Provence by Ellen Medlock is an easy to make bag pattern in 3 difference sizes - mini, medium, and large. The appoximate finished sizes (not including the handle straps):
FULL SIZE: 12 inches W tapering to 8 inches W at the bottom x 11 inches H x 4 inches D.
MEDIUM SIZE: 10 1/2 inches W tapering to 7 1/2 inches W at the bottom x 10 inches H x 3 1/2 inches D.
MINI SIZE: 7 1/2 inches W tapering to 5 inches W at the bottom x 9 inches H x 3 inches D.
Materials Needed:
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FABRIC (45 inches wide light to medium weight cotton), HANDBAG BODY:
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OPTION A - If you want the fabric exterior and the lining to be the same, 2/3 yard for any size bag
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OPTION B - If you watn the fabric of the exterior and the lining to be different, 1/3 yard for the exterior and 1/3 yard coordinating fabric for the lining (any size bag).
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Handle straps, top band, interior pocket - 1/2 yard coordinating fabric for any size bag.
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Trim/Fringe - Ostrich trim, eyelash trim (use your imagination!) Full & Medium size bag: 3/4 yd Mini bag: 1/2 yd
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Iron on interfacing - Pellon (44 inches W) Full & Medium Size bag: 1 1/8 yd Mini Bag: 1 yd
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Fabric glue
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Anti-fray liquid
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Magnetic snap (3/4 inch)
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10 1/2 inches x 13 1/2 inches sheet of stiff plastic needlepoint canvas
