This stylish purse pattern includes full instructions for a needle felted embellishment or a strip pieced cotton version. Finished size is 16" x 9" x 5".
Materials Needed:
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For strip pieced cotton bag: 2/3" muslin or scrap cotton approximately 19" x 26" (will not show in finished bag)
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6-12 different quilting cottons - fat quarters of each
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OR, if using scraps, enough fabric to cut a total of approximately 30 - 2" x 18" strips in a selection of 6 to 12 fabrics plus 1 fat quarter for bag sides
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1/2 yd cotton or other fabric in coordinating fabric (for handles)
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2 yd 16/32" cotton filler cording (as used for piping in upholstery)
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1/2 yd fusible fleece
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1/4 yd Timtex or Peltex (OR scrap approx. 5" x 18")
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1 yd medium weight, crisp fusible interfacing
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2" hook & loop fastener
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3/8" grommet
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Selection of coordinating beads and sturdy thread