Decorator-weight fabric is great for making purses! This rose print bag also has a 3-D rose detail in a co-ordinating print. It has a zip gusset and a detachable strap.

This bag is made with medium-heavy interfacing, and light fusible wadding. It has a swivel hook on the strap and a zipper pull on the zip.

This silk evening clutch has a zip closure at the top, and a large o-ring attached to the side. Simple free-motion embroidery adorns the bag.

This bag is made with medium-light interfacing, and medium fusible wadding

This wristlet clutch (in prints by print by Tula Pink for Moda) has a flap and detachable strap. It's trimmed with a vintage button and hand stitched detail.

This bag is made with medium-heavy interfacing, and light fusible wadding. The lining has medium-light interfacing. It has a swivel hook on the strap and magnetic snap closures. The structured base is made with Vilene S520 and template plastic.

Attach plastic handles and a fringed braid.

This fresh Amy Butler print makes a striking wristlet purse with very little need to embellish. A simple flat o-ring and yo-yo detail are used on the strap.

This bag is made with medium-heavy interfacing, and light fusible wadding. It has a swivel hook on the strap and a zipper pull on the zip. The structured base is made with Vilene S520 and template plastic.

Sew two contrasting or co-ordinating fabrics together to make up the front of the bag.

Narrow straps are attached at the centre,and a single vintage button is used as trim.

The zip closure is used at the top of the bag.

This bag is made with medium-light interfacing, and medium fusible wadding

Yo-Yos are used to embellish this girly pink bag. Polyester boning is used to make "stand-up" straps.

This bag is made with medium-heavy interfacing, and medium fusible wadding.
The yo-yos are made with the "Clover" Quick Yo-Yo Maker.

The structured base is made with Vilene S520.

Japanese-inspired prints
are used to make this
over-the-wrist bag.

A single wide strap is
centred on the top
edge of the bag

This bag is made with medium-heavy interfacing, and medium fusible wadding.
The base is made with Fast2Fuse.

Recycled denim and a pretty cotton print make this clutch version.

The pattern includes this flap pattern.

This bag is made with medium-light interfacing, and medium fusible wadding.

Handwoven Irish Tweed shoulder bag with couched yellow wool detail.This bag has o-rings either side of a long, wide strap.

This bag is made with medium-light interfacing, and medium fusible wadding.

All of these versions use fusible interfacing and wadding to create structure in the bag.

For more information on interfacings, see the TIPS AND TUTORIALS page.