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Winter Tweed
Boston Bag and
Small Purse

Antique Print Tote,

Shoulder Bag, and
Change Purse

Wayfarer Denim
Tote and
Zippered Clutch

Duty-Free
Expandable
Carry-All and Snap
Pouch

Left Bank
Granny Bag
and Drawstring
Day Bag

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Business Class
Laptop Bag and
Circle Pochette

Cabana Tote
and Book Cover

Sidecar
Messenger Bag
and Corsage
Rosette

Market Day
Canvas Tote
and Azuma Bag

Urban Travel
Trunk and
Luggage Tag

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about the fabric

Choose a wool tweed (main) fabric
with a nubbyweave (and that would
make a wonderful wintercoat). The
Indian silk lining should have a
luxurious feel and sheen.

size

Winter Tweed Boston Bag

15" wide x 14" high x 4" deep
(38.5 x 35.5 x 12 cm)
Small Purse
10" wide x 4" high x 2" deep
(25.5 x 12 x 5 cm)

materials

Wool tweed (main fabric): 36" x 44"

(91.5 x 112 cm)
Indian silk (lining and inside pocket fabric):
36" x 40" (91.5 x 101.5 cm)
Mediumweight interfacing
(non-woven fusible for outer fabric):
18" x 68" (45.5 x 173 cm)
Lightweight interfacing (non-woven
fusible forlining and inside pocket fabric):
18" x 72" (45.5 x 183 cm)
Stabilizing foam interfacing
(bottom of Winter Tweed Boston Bag):
15" x 4" (38.5 x 12 cm)

Purse feet (4): 58" (1.5 cm) diameter

Fabric-covered button base (1): " (1.3 cm)

Heavyweight interfacing
(woven, for Winter Tweed Boston Bag,
bottom and Small Purse):
8" x 4" (20.5 x 10 cm)

Aluminum bag frame, hinged (1):

12" x 4" (30.5 x 10 cm)

Leather straps:
Winter Tweed Boston Bag: 58" (1.5 cm) wide,
80" (203 cm) long
Small Purse: " (2 cm) wide, 4" (10 cm) long
Wooden rings (6): " (2 cm)
Double-sided rivets (12): " (6 mm) diameter

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1. Affix medium-weight fusible interfacing to the back

4. Insert the lining bag (3) into the outer bag (2). Sew
the sides. For each of the two top opening parts,
fold down three times and sew (C).

of the outer, lining, and inside pocket fabric pieces.

2. !!Affix heavyweight interfacing to the back of the

outer fabric where the rivets will be inserted. Affix
the stabilizing foam interfacing onto the back of the
bottom fabric. Attach the purse feet. Sew together
the sides and the bottom piece (A).

5. Pass each end of the leather straps through their

respective rings to create the two handles. Attach
the handles to the bag using the rivets (D).

6. Pass the bag frame pieces through the

3. Create the inside pocket and sew it to the lining

tri-folded top seam. Attach the frame pieces (E).

fabric (B). Sew together the sides and the bottom/

gusset.

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small purse
1. Affix the medium-weight interfacing to
the back of all the outer and lining fabric pieces.

2. Affix the heavyweight interfacing to the bottom part

of the bottom/gusset outer fabric. Sew together with
the two main body outer fabric pieces (A).

3.!!Leaving an opening for turning right side out, sew

together the main body lining and bottom/gusset
lining fabric pieces.

4.!!Create a buttonhole in the leather tab

(for closing the bag). Temporarily secure it to the
outer bag (B, step 2).

5.!!Insert the lining bag (B, step 3) inside the outer bag
(B, step 4) and sew around the top opening (C). Turn
right side out and blind stitch the opening closed.

6.!!Create and attach the fabric-covered

button.

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inside readers will find:

Detailed instructions, step-by-step

illustrations, and easy-to-follow

construction diagrams for each handbag
pattern


Sophisticated photography with helpful

detail shots of closures, handles, linings, and

design details


A pull-out pattern section that makes it

handy to create all of the projects easily

Matching companion projects such as

change purses, drawstring bags, and

wristlets, which provide lots of ideas for
variation
Perfect for beginning and experienced sewers
alike, Carry Me: 30 Boutique Bags to Sew will
inspire you to start sewing your own handbags right away!

about the author

Handbag designer Yuka
Koshizen is based in Tokyo.
She is a former fashion
magazine editor and writer.
Yuka aims to create functional
classy designs with attention
to detail. Her handbags are
available at boutiques in Japan
and though her online shop
at xixiang.net.
paperback
7H x 9H, 112 pages
isbn 978-1-59668-184-2
$19.95,
available november 2009