Amy Butler - In Town Bags

Smart handbag & Drawstring Purse

Material List:

1/2 yard 44" wide mid-weight print for the exterior
1/2 yard 44" wide mid-weight print for the lining
1/4 yard 22" single-sided fusible Peltex by Pellon or a similar extra-heavy stabilizer
1 yard of 20" wide heavyweight sew-in interfacing
1 spool of coordinating all-purpose thread

Optional Closure:

1 mid size decorative button for the front closure
(1) small decorative button for the back of the handbag
6" of 1/4" wide ribbon for the closure

For Drawstring Purse:

1/8 yard of 1st coordinating fabric for handles and Drawstring
1/4 yard of 2nd coordinating fabric for the top section
1/8 yard of 3rd coordinating fabric for the middle section
1/4 yard of 4th coordinating fabric for the bottom section
1/3 yard of 5th coordinating fabric for the lining
22" each of 2 different ribbons for detail on the outside of the bag.
Scrap of fusible interfacing to back the buttonholes
1 spool of coordinating all-purpose thread

Note: You can also embellish your purse with great buttons, beads or vintage jewelry pins. A row of beaded fringe would be great across the bottom edge of the bag! You would need 10" of beaded fringe for this option.