Reminiscent of days gone by, the Carpet Bag is a large, roomy handbag with a zippered top and dowels to add structure and shape. The large interior has one inside pocket which makes this bag great for travel, quilt classes, and many other uses. The shoulder strap is detachable and has a comfy shoulder pad.
Materials List:
- 1 2/3 yd fabric 45" or 1 1/3 yd 54" fabric for bag
- 1 1/4 yd fabric 45" or 2/3 yd 54" wide fabric for lining
- 1 yd interlining (fusible fleece or Warm & Natural)
- 24" separating zipper
- 1 yd 3/8" or 1/2" cord
- one large button
- two medium buttons or two buckles (bar should fit 1 1/4")two 1 1/4" D-rings
- two heavy duty snaps
- thread
- 48" of 5/8" dowel
- optional:For contrasting flap and front straps: purchase an additional 1/4 yd fabric
- For contrasting dowel casing, zipper top, handles, D-ring straps, shoulder strap and zipper pull: purchase an additional 1/2 yd