American Patchwork & Quilting – October 2019

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3. Referring to Diagram 12, hand-
   stitch purse handles to bag front
   and back following manufacturer’s
   instructions to complete bag.

Designer: Kristyne Czepuryk (prettybyhand.com)

FINISH BAG

1. Insert bag body into bag lining with
   right sides together (Diagram 11),
   align side seams, and pin. Sew together
   top edges.


2. Turn right side out through opening
   in lining; stitch opening closed. Insert
   lining into bag body. Press top edge.
   Topstitch^1 ⁄ 8 " from top edge.


3. To finish bottom, at one corner
   match side seam to bottom fold,
   creating a flattened triangle
   (Diagram 10). Measuring 3" from point
   of triangle, mark a 6"-long line across
   triangle; sew on drawn line. Trim
   excess fabric^1 ⁄ 4 " from stitching line.
   Repeat with remaining corner to make
   lining. Do not turn lining right side out.

Project tester Monique Jacobs used one fabric for her

version of Patchwork Purse. “By eliminating the strip

piecing and using a single fabric, I could showcase a

large-scale print,” she says. If you are unable to fi nd

leather purse handles, follow Monique’s lead and stitch

together strips of leftover fabric, inserting them between

the bag exterior and lining, to make handles.

FABRIC is Bee Marigold from the Tula Pink All-Stars collection for

FreeSpirit (freespiritfabrics.com).

3 "

6 "

Diagram 10

Diagram 11

Diagram 12

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