Pattern Designer

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 are included.
The Brooklyn Handbag & Traveler was originally designed for Bag of the Month Club 2016.

 

SIZING / FINISHED MEASUREMENTS FOR THE BROOKLYN BAG:
Brooklyn Handbag Measurements:
Wide: 11″ (28 cm)

Tall: 7″ (17.8 cm)

Deep: 5″ (12.7 cm)

 

Brooklyn Traveler Bag Measurements:
Wide: 16″ (40.6 cm)

Tall: 10″ (25.4 cm)

Deep: 7″ (17.8 cm)

 

MATERIALS NEEDED FOR THE BROOKLYN BAG:
Brooklyn Handbag Materials:
1/4 yard (0.25 m) (or fat quarter) of 44” (112 cm) wide quilting weight exterior fabric

1/2 yard (0.5 m) of 44” (112 cm) wide quilting weight lining fabric

1/3 yard (0.31 m) of contrasting fabric, woven or vinyl

1/2 yard (0.5 m) of foam interfacing (such as Pellon Flexfoam FF77)

1/2 yard (0.5 m) of fusible heavy stabilizer (such asPellon Peltex 71F)

2 yards (1.83 m) of fusible woven interfacing (such as Pellon Shapeflex SF101)

1/2 yard (0.5 m) of fusible web (optional) (such as Pellon Wonder-Under 805)

Four (4) x 3/4” (19 mm) swivel clips (or 2 if skipping optional shoulder strap)

Four (4) x 3/4” (19 mm) D-rings (or 2 if skipping optional shoulder strap)

Four (4) x 3/4” (19 mm) rectangle rings

12” (30 cm) all-purpose zipper (main compartment)

7” (18 cm) all-purpose zipper (zippered pocket)

Fabric glue (such as Beacon Fabritac)

Coordinating thread

 

Brooklyn Traveler Bag Materials:
1/3 yard (0.31 m) of 44” (112 cm) wide quilting weight exterior fabric

2/3 yard (0.61 m) of 44” (112 cm) wide quilting weight lining fabric

5/8 yard (0.57 m) of contrasting fabric, woven or vinyl

2/3 yard (0.61 m) of foam interfacing (such as Pellon Flexfoam FF77)

1/2 yard (50cm) fusible heavy stabilizer (such as Pellon Peltex 71F)

3 yards (2.75 m) fusible woven interfacing (such as Pellon Shapeflex SF101)

1/2 yard (0.5 m) of fusible web (optional) (such as Pellon Wonder-Under 805)

Two (2) x 3/4” (19 mm) swivel clips

Two (2) x 1” (25 mm) swivel clips (optional shoulder strap)

Four (4) x 3/4” (19 mm) D-rings (or 2 if skipping optional shoulder strap)

Four (4) x 1” (19 mm) rectangle rings

18” (46 cm) all-purpose zipper (main compartment)

9” (23 cm) all-purpose zipper (zippered pocket)

Fabric glue (such as Beacon Fabritac)

Coordinating thread

Vivian has a classic vintage style with a modern appeal. The handbag size is ideal to use daily as a large purse. The traveler can carry everything you need for your next adventure (and probably more). Two exterior slip pockets are perfect for your keys and phone, and one lining zippered pocket for extra organization.

 

SIZING / FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
Handbag:
Wide: 12″ (30.5 cm)

Tall: 9″ (22.9 cm)

Deep: 5″ (12.5 cm)

 

Traveler:
Wide: 17″ (43.2 cm)

Tall: 12.5″ (31.8 cm)

Deep: 7″ (17.8 cm)

 

MATERIALS:
Both Sizes:
2 1/2 yards (2.3 m) of 5/32” cotton cording (or 1 package of premade piping)
1/4 yard (0.23 m) of fusible stiff stabilizer (such as Pellon Peltex 71F)
Coordinating thread
Erasable marking pen
Fabric glue (such as Beacon Fabri-tac)

Handbag:
2/3 yard (0.61 m) of 44” (110 cm) wide quilting weight exterior fabric
1 yard (0.9 m) of 44” (110 cm) wide quilting weight lining fabric
1/2 yard (0.46 m) of foam interfacing (such as Soft & Stable)
2 yards (1.8 m) of fusible woven interfacing (such as Pellon Shapeflex SF101)
1 x 20” (50.8 cm) #5 zipper
1 x 7″ (17.8 cm) all-purpose zipper
4 x 3/4” (18 mm) rectangle rings

Traveler:
1 1/3 yards (1.22 m) of 44” (110 cm) wide quilting weight exterior fabric
1 2/3 yards (1.52 m) of 44” (110 cm) wide quilting weight lining fabric
2/3-yard (0.61 m) foam interfacing (such as Soft & Stable)
3 yards (2.74m) fusible woven interfacing (such as Pellon Shapeflex SF101)
1 x 30” (76 cm) #5 zipper
1 x 9″ (22.9 cm) all-purpose zipper
4 x 1” (25 mm) rectangle rings

DIFFICULTY LEVEL:
The designer has classified this sewing pattern as: 3/4

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