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Free Sewing Pattern for a Saddlebag Style Pocketbook

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Saddlebag style pocketbook made with these free directions and pattern.

Saddlebag Style Pocketbook

Debbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com
This pocketbook features a saddlebag type of shape with a flap closure. Use machine embroidery, applique, cording or other embellishment ideas to create your own bag using this free pattern.

Materials:

  • 1/2 yaqrd of fabric such as denim, corduroy or canvas for the outside of the bag.
  • 1/2 yard of lining fabric
  • Thread
  • Print out of pattern piece
  • Optional:
    • Fusible craft weight interfacing applied to the wrong side of the outer fabric of the purse
    • Cording or piping
    • embroidery design
    • Applique

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