Month 6: Handbag - Making Bags: A Field Guide Kit

By now, hopefully, you feel prepared to tackle a more challenging style of bag and put your knowledge to the test. This handbag has been designed to make a sophisticated statement every day. The convenient side pockets give easy access to small essentials, and the roomy interior secured with a zipper closure provides space for larger items.

With this project, build skills in fabric preparation, adding shape, creating handles, assembling pleated side pockets, adding an interior slip pocket, installing an interior zipper pocket, attaching a base, assembling a bag with a zipper closure, and adding optional hardware and embellishments.

FINISHED SIZE: 10 ̋ wide × 9 ̋ high × 41/2 ̋ deep (25.4 × 22.9 × 11.4cm)

INCLUDED IN KIT:

• 23” x 42" Main Fabric - AFR-13503-73 Robert Kaufman Architextures - Lake
• 12” x 25" Contrast Fabric -  Harbor Pebble
• 27” x 42" Lining
• 18” x 28" Sew-In Foam 
• 36” x 19" Fusible Woven Interfacing
• 24” #5 Zipper*
• Hardware *
• (2) Zipper Pull (Circle  STS239) 
• (4) Dome Feet
• (1) Handmade Label

* Zipper and hardware finish may vary from bag images.

This kit does not include the instructions to make the bag. All instructions are found in the Making Bags: A Field Guide Book and in Month 1: Book & Supplies of the Making Bags Book Club.