Lighten Your Load Purse Pattern *

This Lighten Your Load pattern by All Dunn Designs is a pattern for a cloth purse that will fit all your needs. Pockets on the outside for cell phones and keys. No more searching for things - and it will be light to carry. Make it as fancy or as fun as you want.  Purse bottom is 4 in. by 11 in. Purse body height is 6 in. from zipper to where it sits on the table.  Zipper closure and a zipper is used for the handle only as a decoration (optional). Pattern instructions include detailed color photographs.

Materials Needed:

• 1/3 yd of base fabric (heavy) - if you choose handles in fabric you will need 1 5/8 yd)  2 buttons will be required if you have handles all in one.
• 1/4 yd of decorative fabric for pockets (If you choose to do all one fabric get 1/2 yd)
• 1/2 yd of lining (inside pockets and purse)
• 1/2 yd of interfacing
• 9 in. zipper to match base fabric
• 20 in. zipper in contrast for handle (optional)
• 1 8 1/2 in. x 11 in. sheet of plastic needle canvas or craft foam (for bottom)