Materials
Q Fat eighth each of
two pink print fabrics
(fabrics #1 and#2) (outer
bag A and C)
Q 1.4m (1^1 ⁄ 2 yd) pink print
fabric #3 (outer bag B,
interior pockets, strap
and strap connectors)
Q 25cm (^1 ⁄ 4 yd) pink print
fabric #4 (outer gusset
and zipper panel)
Q 50cm (^5 ⁄ 8 yd) print fabric
(lining)
Q 40 x 70cm (15 x 26in)
foam interfacing (such
as By Annie’s Soft and
Stable Foam Interfacing)
or fusible fl eece (such as
Pellon Thermolam 971F
or Vilene H640)
Q 1.4m (1^1 ⁄ 2 yd) light- or
medium-weight fusible
interfacing (such as
Pellon Shapefl ex SF101
or Legacy Shapefl ex
L-SF101)
Q Two rectangular rings,
3.8cm (1^1 ⁄ 2 in) wide (strap)
Q One 3.8cm (1^1 ⁄ 2 in) metal
slider (strap)Q One chunky/long pull
30cm (12in) pink zipper
(bag opening)
Q One 15cm (6in) pink
dress zipper (internal
pocket)Q 50cm (^5 ⁄ 8 yd) of 5cm (2in)
wide white lace
Q 45cm (^1 ⁄ 2 yd) each of
25mm (1in) wide print
ribbon in two different
colours (optional)Q 10 pink and red buttons
no less than 20mm (^3 ⁄ 4 in)
diameter (optional)
Q Decorative label
(optional)
Q Fabric glue
Q Threads to match the
bag fabrics
Q Sewing machine with
zipper foot
Q Rotary cutter, ruler
and mat
Q General sewing suppliesFinished size:
22cm high x 23cm wide
x 7.5cm deep (8^1 ⁄ 2 x 9 x 3in)Note: Read all the instructions
before starting the project.
Requirements are based on
fabric and fusible interfacing
107cm (42in) wide. Use^1 ⁄ 2 in
seams throughout, unless
otherwise stated. Instructions
are given for using the printed
Pattern Sheet in the magazine,
but you can also download
the digital patterns from
http://www.homespun.net.au and
print them out.07
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