Drawstring Purses Pattern

Drawstring Purses Pattern by Cotton Ginnys include sewing instructions for creating classic drawstring purses with full lining, inside pocket, and a band of pockets on the front.  There are instructions for 2 sizes, LARGE (11 inches x 10 inches) and SMALL (7 inches x 7 inches) when expanded.

Materials Needed:

• LARGE PURSE - 1/2 yd fabric for exterior, inside pocket, & front band of pockets (optional)
• 1/2 yd fabric for lining, straps and band of pockets or the inside pocket
• OR
• 3/8 yd fabric will make the lining and front band of pockets
• 1/8 yd fabric for straps, or 3 1/2 yd of cording
• Trim across pocket, shown with large eyelash trim, 14 inches long (optional)
• LITTLE MISS OR DITTY BAG - 1/2 yd fabric for bag, lining and straps in the same fabric, or 1/3 yd or fat quarter for exterior
• 3/8 yd fabric for the lining and straps.  If you prefer to use cord for the straps, you will need 2 1/4 yds
• BOTTOM SUPPORT - Timtex interfacing or Peltex 3 inches x 8 inches piece for large purse and 2 inches x 5 1/2 inches for small purse
• FLEECE - Pellon Fusible Thermolam Plus or you can use non-fusible craft fleece, 3/8 yd for large purse.  It is optional not to use fleece for the small bag, or use a light weight thinner fleece, 1/4 yd
• Disappearing or water soluble marker