THE HAPPY HANDBAG SEWING PATTERN + VIDEO TUTORIAL

The Happy Handbag is another gorgeous pattern by Mrs H. It is great for beginners who want a simple, quick sew, with minimal pieces and hardware. This bag can look very professional or you can add your personality with fun fabric choices.

Features

• Barrel shaped
• Option for two-toned handles
• Magnetic closures
• Structured bottom with feet
• Internal zipper pocket
• Internal slip pocket.

Dimensions

 12 1/2″ Width x 8 1/2″ Height x 7″ Depth (32cm x 22cm x 18cm)

What materials do I need?

• 3/4 yd (0.75m) exterior (use quilting cotton for beginner level)
  OR 23 1/2″ x 13″ (60cm x 33cm) exterior and 12″ x 44″ (30.5cm x 112cm) contrast
• 3/4 yd (0.75m) lining
• 24″ x 24 1/4″ (61cm x 61.5cm) foam stabiliser
• 1 1/2 yd (1.5m) medium weight fusible interfacing 1yd (90cm) wide, narrower will need more
• 12″ x 5″ (30.5cm x 12.5cm) bag base or thin cutting mat
• 1 x 7″ (18cm) #3 zip (cut continuous zip 9″ (23cm))
• 4 x 1 1/2″ (3.8cm) O rings
• 2 x 18mm slim magnetic snaps
• 4 x 1/2″ (12mm) purse feet

Optional

• 8 x Small rivets : 5/16″ Caps x 14″ Post (8mm x 6mm)
• 1 x Bag Label

You will also need the following

• Double-sided basting tape
• Zip foot & walking foot
• Wonder clips
• Fray check
• Pressing cloth
• Pinking shears
• Duct tape
• Chalk marker/erasable pen

Watch the full tutorial below.

The skills covered in this pattern include how to:

• sew a zipper pocket
• sew a divided slip pocket
• insert plastic mesh bag base
• install magnetic snaps
• install purse feet/bag feet
• sew two-tone strap handles

To buy this pattern click the blue button below.