Step 1
MATERIALS Fabric • Bag: 223/4” x 311/2” (58 x 80 cm) of red and beige polka dot georgette • Lining: 223/4” x 311/2” (58 x 80 cm) of dark green silk taffeta Interfacing • Featherweight fusible: 83/4” x 303/4” (22 x 78 cm) Embroidery Supplies • 60 weight sewing machine thread in red • Four hundred two 3/8” x 3/8” (0.8 x 0.8 cm) square iridescent sequins
Step 2
CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS • Seam allowance is not included. Add 3/8” (1 cm) seam allowance to all piece edges, unless otherwise noted. • Trace and cut out the bag, bag interfacing, and lining interfacing templates on pattern sheet B. Cut out each piece according to the diagrams below. Cut 2 bags from each: Bag fabric and lining fabric Cut 2 bag interfacings without seam allowance from: Featherweight fusible interfacing Cut 2 lining interfacings without seam allowance from: Featherweight fusible interfacing
Step 3
CONSTRUCTION STEPS Sew using 3/8” (1 cm) seam allowance, unless otherwise noted. Trace and cut out the bag, bag interfacing, and lining interfacing templates on pattern sheet B. Cut out each piece according to the diagrams. Cut 2 bags from each: Bag fabric and lining fabric
Step 4
Adhere the interfacing Adhere featherweight fusible interfacing to the wrong side of each bag piece. Only apply interfacing to the area that will be embroidered.
Step 6
Embroider the bag with sequins Embroider the bag pieces with sequins, following the placement indicated on pattern sheet B. Refer to page 52 for instructions on attaching the sequins.
Step 7
Sew the bag together Align the two bag pieces with right sides together and sew along sides and bottom.
Step 8
Make the lining 1 Adhere circular piece of featherweight fusible interfacing to the wrong side of each lining piece. 2 Align the two lining pieces with right sides together and sew along sides and bottom, leaving a 4” (10 cm) opening for turning right side out.
Step 9
Attach the lining 1 Align the bag and lining with right sides together and sew along the bag opening. Make clips into the seam allowance at the points. 2 Turn the bag right side out. Topstitch around the bag opening, pulling the lining down slightly as you stitch so a bit of the bag fabric is visible on the inside. 3 Slip-stitch the opening closed. Tie the triangular points into a knot to complete the handle.
Step 10
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