Description

Notions & Equipment

1 – 14” (46cm) All Purpose Zipper
4 – 11″ (28cm) All Purpose Zippers
4 – Handle Rings – with an opening large enough for a 1″ (2.5cm) wide handle
2 yards (183cm) – 1/8″ (3mm) Piping Cord
1/4″(6mm) Wonder Tape or Fusible Web Tape
4 – Purse Feet (optional)
11×4″ (28x10cm) – Plastic Canvas (to stiffen bag bottom)
Heavy-weight needle
Fabric adhesive spray
Cording foot (optional)
Zipper foot
Coordinating thread
Tracing paper and tracing wheel (optional)
Basic sewing & cutting equipment

Fabric, Interfacing and Stabilizers: 

Main Fabric: 3/4 yard (69cm) – 44″ wide (112cm) – for sides
Suggested fabrics: Quilt-weight cotton or light-weight home decor

Contrast Fabric: 3/4 yard (69cm) – 44″ wide (112cm)- for handles, handle tabs and piping
Suggested fabrics: Quilt-weight cotton or light-weight home decor

Lining Fabric: 1 1/4 yards (91cm) – 44″ wide (112cm)
Suggested fabrics: Quilt-weight cotton
Medium-weight Interfacing: one-sided fusible – 2 3/4 yards (255cm) – 20”(51cm) wide – to stabilize all exterior and lining fabrics
Suggested Interfacing: Shape Flex (SF101) from Pellon

Foam Stabilizer: 1/4 yard (58cm) – 58″ wide (150cm) – for stabilizing sides and bottom panels
Suggested Stabilizer: byAnnie’s Soft & Stable or auto headliner (found in the utility fabric section of fabric stores)

3mm Craft Foam: 2 – 12×18″ (30x46cm) sheets. – to stabilize side pockets. Can be found in most craft stores like Hobby Lobby or Joann and online. For a softer sided bag, the craft foam can be replaced with foam stabilizer; increase foam stabilizer by 1/4 yard (91cm).