Reisende Bag Pattern *

The Reisende Bag Pattern by Sew Sweetness has a classical bag look and a handy (but optional!) false bottom that holds it's shape really well. There are two zippered pockets in the lining and this pattern comes with 3 differently sized bags ranging from a classical purse size to a bag that is great for carry-on luggage! Sizes are as follows:
medium 17” long x 11” tall x 5” deep (43cm long x 28cm tall x 12.7cm deep)
large 19” long x 12” tall x 5” deep (48.25cm long x 30.5cm tall x 12.7cm deep)
This bag also has a top-zip closure to keep your items secure.

Materials Needed:

• 1 yard (0.9 metre) of Exterior Fabric
• 1 yard (0.9 metre) of Lining Fabric
• 1 yard (0.9 metre) of solid fabric (quilting cotton or leather) for piping, straps, and accents
• 3/4 yard (0.7 metre) of foam interfacing (By Annie’s Soft and Stable, Pellon Flex Foam, Bosal In-R-Form, or automotive headliner; if using Flex Foam, it is only 20” wide so please purchase 2 yards, or 1.8 metre)
• 3 yards (2.75 metre) of 20” wide Pellon SF-101 Shape Flex fusible woven interfacing (or medium-weight fusible)
• Optional: 1/4 yard (0.25 metre) of Pellon Peltex #71F one-sided fusible ultra-firm interfacing (for a firm bottom)
• Four 1” wide (2.5cm) metal buckles
• Four 1” wide (2.5cm) metal rectangles
• Optional: 4 purse feet
• Two 12” regular zippers (30.5cm)
• One handbag zipper (24” for small, or 30” for medium and large, or 60cm and 76cm respectively)
• For optional piping:
• 2 yards (1.8 metre) of 5/32” cotton cording (I use Dritz Cable Cord) – 2-2/3 yards needed for size large
• 2 yards (1.8 metre) of 1/2” (1.25cm) wide Pellon Wonder Under fusible web tape (or washable glue stick)