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Evening Bag with variations
Pattern No. BO316 - $17.60
This Evening Bag pattern is just the right size for "all you need on a night out! It also makes a small daytime bag or a cute kid's handbag!
Like the Dress Bag, it's a very easy-to-make pattern - a gentle step up from " Absolute Beginner" level.
You'll learn to vary the strap design, add handles and make corded straps. You 'll also learn to use wadding and interfacings to create structure in the bag.
Bag size: 16 x 18 x 10cms
Hand stitch a feather boa around the top edge of the bag for a glammy evening bag
This bag is made with medium-light interfacing, and light fusible wadding to give "stand up" structure to the fine fabric. The bag has a Template Plastic base.
For simple elegance, use luscious fabric and make corded straps (instructions included).
This bag is made with medium-light interfacing, and medium fusible wadding to give "stand up" structure to the fine fabric. The bag has a Template Plastic base.Sheer evening fabric is blocked over over a base fabric, which is interfaced. (See TIPS AND TUORIALS). Use metal or beaded handles.
This bag is made with medium-heavy interfacing to give structure to the fine fabric. The bag has a Template Plastic base.
Use co-ordinating designer print fabric, a thick strap, a detailed flap and o-rings.
This bag has medium-heavy interfacing, and medium fusible wadding to give "stand up" structure to the fine fabric. The bag has a Fast2Fuse base.Use contrasting designer print fabric and make two handles with o-rings.
This bag has medium-heavy interfacing, and medium fusible wadding to give "stand up" structure to the fine fabric. The bag has a Fast2Fuse base.The pattern also makes a cute kid's bag.
This bag has longer straps, set closer together and angled slightly outwards
This bag has medium-light interfacing, and light fusible wadding to give structure to the fine fabric. The bag has a Template Plastic base.
Make corded rouleaux straps a little longer, and set them at an angle.
A layer of silk chiffon is used over silk dupion, trapping a printed fabric applique betwen the two layers
This bag is made with medium-light interfacing, and light fusible wadding to give "stand up" structure to the fine fabric. The bag has a Template Plastic base.
Use patchwork fabric to make a "Shabby Chic" version. Use light O-rings in the straps.
This bag is made with medium-light interfacing, and medium fusible wadding to give "stand up" structure to the fine fabric. The bag has a Template Plastic base.
The flap and underside of the strap on this version have a contrast print.
This bag is made with medium-light interfacing, . The bag has a Template Plastic base.
Make the bag in denim, using simple folded straps
This bag is made with medium-light interfacing and has a Template Plastic base.
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