Brooklyn Handbag & Traveler Sewing Pattern from Swoon

Description

Classic and professional with downtown edge, this bag combines high-end detail with practical functionality. The extra long zipper opens wide for easy access while the side clips provide its stylish figure. This bag features an optional removable shoulder strap and interior zippered pocket. Two sizes included. Leather like handles can be made with Pleather.

Finished Dimensions: Handbag: 11″ long x 7″ tall x 5″ deep, Traveler: 16″ long x 10″ tall x 7″ deep

Materials Needed:

Handbag Size:
1/4 yard (or fat quarter) 44″ wide quilting weight exterior fabric
1/2 yard quilting weight 44″ wide lining fabric
1/3 yard contrasting fabric, woven or vinyl
1/2 yard foam interfacing (Pellon Flexfoam FF77)
1/2 yard fusible heavy stabilizer (Pellon Pelte 71F)
2 yards fusible woven interfacing (Pellon Shapeflex SF101)
1/2 yard fusible web (optional) (Pellon Wonder-Under 805)
Four 3/4″ swivel clips (2 if skipping optional shoulder strap)
Four 3/4″ D-rings (2 if skipping optional should strap)
12″ all-purpose zipper (main compartment)
7″ all-purpose zipper (zippered pocket)
Four 3/4″ rectangle rings
Fabric glue
Coordinating Thread

Traveler Size:
1/3 yard (or fat quarter) 44″ wide quilting weight exterior fabric
2/3 yard quilting weight 44″ wide lining fabric
5/8 yard contrasting fabric, woven or vinyl
2/3 yard foam interfacing (Pellon Flexfoam FF77)
1/2 yard fusible heavy stabilizer (Pellon Pelte 71F)
3 yards fusible woven interfacing (Pellon Shapeflex SF101)
1/2 yard fusible web (optional) (Pellon Wonder-Under 805)
Two 3/4″ swivel clips
Two 1″ swivel clips (optional shoulder strap)
Four 3/4″ D-rings (2 if skipping optional should strap)
18″ all-purpose zipper (main compartment)
9″ all-purpose zipper (zippered pocket)
Four 1″ rectangle rings
Fabric glue
Coordinating Thread