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FREE Pattern - Graceful Kelly Bag
FREE Pattern - Graceful Kelly Bag
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Pattern notes:
Finished size: 15 1/2in (W) x 10 1/2in (H) x 2 1/4in (D). (39.5cm x 26.5cm x 5.5cm)
3/4yrd of 44in wide (75cm of 112cm) lining fabric and matching thread
1/2yrd of 44in wide (50cm of 112cm) exterior fabric and matching thread
Fig 1. Pin (or use sewing clips, as I have done) the gusset piece
to the main body. Pin the sides and centre bottom edges before
pinning the bottom corners. At the bottom corners evenly
distribute the excess gusset fabric around the main body bottom
corners, to get yourself some nice-looking gathers.
Pin gathers in place.
Fig 2. Pin and stitch the other main body piece to the gusset in
the same way as in Step 4-5. Be sure to pin
and stitch on the gusset side as before.
Fig 7. Carefully match the top edges of the gusset on both sides of
the purse. To reduce bulk at the side seams be sure to open the
side seams of the gusset before matching. Pin/clip in place.
Fig 8. Stitch along the top edge of he gusset from one side seam
to the other. Be sure to sew securing stitches at both ends.
Fig 10. Topstitching the lining purse to the exterior purse will
make the layers easier to work with when inserting your
purse into the purse frame.
Fig 12. liberally apply glue to one side of the purse. Apply the
glue to the very top of the seams.
Fig 13. use a pointy tool to stuff the purse fabric right into
the channel of the frame. Be firm, and stuff the fabric
right up inside the purse frame channel.
Fig 15. Tuck the purse frame hinge down into the purse so the fabric gusset top edges (prettily) sticks out a little.
Fig 16. Stuffing cord into the channel of the purse will
further strengthen the bond between purse and frame.
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