- 1/2 yard of body fabric
- 1/3 yard of strap fabric - 1/2 yard of non fraying fabric if you will be creating your own fringe. The purses shown here were fringed with needle punched felted denim and synthetic suede.
- 1/2 yard of lining fabric. (A zipper to match the lining if you will be adding an optional interior pocket - Directions to sew an optional interior pocket)
- Zipper -- See cutting Instructions to decide on the size you want.
- 1/2 yard or less of 1 1/2" to 2 1/2" wide fringe trim or beads if you are not using strap fabric that can be used to make fringe
Cutting Directions
For the straps
- Cut two 5" X 35" strips
- Fringe -- Cut two strips 2 1/2" wide by the width of the bag.
- Using a 12" zipper cut two 14 1/2" (width) X 15"
- Using a 14" zipper cut two 16 1/2" (width) X 15"
- Using a 16" zipper cut two 18 1/2" (width) X 15"
- Using a 18" zipper cut two 20" 1/2" (width) X 15"
For the lining
- Using a 12" zipper - Cut one piece, on the fold 14" from the fold and 14 1/2" wide.
- Using a 14" zipper - Cut one piece, on the fold 14" from the fold and 16 1/2" wide.
- Using a 16" zipper - Cut one piece, on the fold 14" from the fold and 18 1/2" wide.
- Using a 18" zipper - Cut one piece, on the fold 14" from the fold and 20 1/2" wide.
