Posie Bag Pattern

The Posie Bag Pattern by Lila Tueller is specially designed for laminated fabrics and has instructions for a large and decorative 3D flower on the front.  There is a single shoulder strap and binding around the top of the bag.  Pattern pieces for the front flower are included and the finished size is 10"H x 12"W x 5"D.

Materials Needed:

• Bag Exterior - 1 yard (or 1/2 yard if placed across the grain)
• Lining - 1 1/2 yards (or 1 yard if main piece is placed across the grain)
• Bias binding and strap tabs - 1/2 yard
• FLOWER:
• Base - 9 1/2" circle, or just over 1/4 yard
• Center - 6 1/2" circle, or 1/4 yard
• Ruffle - 2 1/2" x 36" strip, or 1/8 yard
• Petals - 1/4 yard fabric, and 1/4 yard cotton batting
• Trim (optional) - 1 yard narrow metallic or other trim
• Pattern-backed fusible web - 1/3 yard
• Strap - 26" of 1" strap webbing (or any length you prefer)
• Fusible fleece - 45" wide, such as Thermolam plus - 1 yard (higher loft is best)
• HARDWARE:
• (2) 1 1/4" to 1 1/2" metal rings
• (2) 1" to 1 1/2" swivel hooks
• 1 magnetic snap set for closure
• Bottom reinforcement - 1/2 yard of 1 sided fusible Peltex
• Optional - Heavy paper or template plastic for making templates