Zippered Bali Purse Pattern

The Zippered Bali Purse Pattern by Virginia Robertson Designs includes sewing instructions for creating a quilt-as-you-go bag that is a smaller version of the original Bali Bag. The lining has lots of pockets. It features an inset zipper placket that doubles as an edge trim. The pattern also has a bag option without the zipper. Finished size: 16" W x 10" H x 4" D.

Materials needed:

• 1/8 yd of 6 - 12 different fabrics for strip piecing
• 5" x 44" fabric - handles
• 7/8 yd lining fabric
• 1 yd fusible batting (or foam)
• 1 yd medium weight interfacing if foam is used
• 1/8 yd of Timtex interfacing
• 1/8 yd or an 8" square fabric - "V" unit
• 1/4 yd top trim fabric - zipper sides
• 18" or 22" heavy duty bag zipper
• 8" of ribbon -  key loop (optional)
• glue stick
• sheet of baking parchment or a plastic pressing sheet
• strong pins that don't bend when pinning thick layers