Free Sewing Pattern for a Saddlebag Style Pocketbook

By Debbie Colgrove, About.com Guide

• Using the two 2" by 8" strips
• • Fold the strip in half lengthwise with the wrong sides together.
  • Press well.
  • Fold in half again, bringing the raw edges in to the center fold.
  • Press well.
  • Stitch along the edges to hold the folds in place.
• Using the one 3" by 28" strip for the strap.
  • Fold in 1/4" of the short edges with the wrong sides together.
  • Fold the strip in half lengthwise, with the wrong sides together.
  • Press the fold well.
  • Fold the raw edges in to meet the center fold.
  • Press well.
  • Re-press the original fold and adjust if the edges are not perfectly aligned.
  • Stitch close to each edge of the strap to hold the folds in place.