Petite Bug Bag Purses *

The Petite Bug Bag Purses by Curby's Closet is a cute handbag for little girls (or the young at heart!) that has instructions for 3 different appliques on the front of the bag - a ladybug, a butterfly or a bee.  This bag pattern is fat quarter friendly and closes with Velcro under the bug's head.  Finished size is 6 1/2" H x 8" W.

Materials Needed:

• 2 coordinating fabrics 9" x 11" or 2 coordinating fat eighths
• l large 7/8" or 1" button (bug head)
• Tule 12" x 5"
• Ribbon: 5/8" wide (handles)
• 20" for the ladybug and the bee
• 25" for the butterfly (handles and body)
• Ribbon 3/8" wide and 6" long (bug antennas)
• Assorted 3" to 5" fabric scraps (bug bodies)
• Velcro (one 1" square or circle)
• Pinking Shears
• Fray Check
• Embellishment suggestions: Decorative buttons, rick rack, bows, skinny ribbon, roses, beads, lace, gems