HANDBAG

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

With right sides together, lay A onto B and stitch together as shown.

With right sides together, lay C onto B and stitch together.

Fabric required for main structure of bag:-4006 / 0002 Ladybird BandA - 12 x 45cm D - 40 x 45cmC - 20 x 45cm E & G - both pieces 10 x 40cm

F - 10 x 45cm

Additional materials:-B - co-ordinating fabric 12 x 45cm

Iron on Wadding - 2 pieces 40 x 45cm, 2 pieces 10 x 40cm and 1 piece 10 x 45cm

Matching Sewing Thread

Note - the materials required for the ties, handles, pocket and lining are listed further into these instructions.

Open the pieces out and press.

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Materials required for ties at side of bag:-4 strips of co-ordinating fabric 10 x 40cm

Shape one end of each strip as shown above.

With right sides together fold each strip in half lengthways and press.

Sew along the longest side, leaving both short sides open.

Turn right side out and press.

Materials required for handles:-2 strips of co-ordinating fabric 9 x 65cm2 pieces of tape (to strengthen handles) 3.5 x 65cm

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With right sides together fold each strip in half lengthways and press.

Sew along the longest side.

Turn right side out and press well.

Insert the tape into the handle and stitch at both ends to secure.

Materials required for pocket:-4006 / 00002 Ladybird Band1 piece 18 x 45cm

Additional fabric:-1 piece of co-ordinating fabric 18 x 45cm

With right sides together lay the main fabric on top of the co-ordinating fabric.

Sew the pieces together along the top edge.

Open out and press the seam.

Fold the co-ordinating fabric to the back and press.

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Following the instructions given on the wadding, attach it to the wrong side of the pieces required for the main structure of the bag (see first page).

Quilt each piece by randomly machine stitching each section.

Place the pocket into position onto the bottom section at the front of the bag.

Stitch in place at the sides and base.

Divide the pocket into three section and sew to form three small pockets.

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Pin the ties onto the front and back of the bag, making sure they are in the correct position to line up when the bag is assembled.

Pin, then sew the sides of the bag (E & G) in place.Take care to ensure the ties are attached correctly.

Pin then sew the back of the bag into position.Take care to ensure the ties are attached correctly.

Pin then sew the base (F) onto the bottom of the bag.5

Fabric required for lining:-4006 / 0002 Ladybird BandD - 2 pieces 40 x 45cm E & G - both pieces 10 x 40cm

F - 10 x 45cm

Assemble the lining in the same way as the outer bag, leaving a 12cm gap for turning the fabric once the whole bag is assembled.

Pin then stitch the handles onto the front and back of the outer section of bag.

Take care to ensure they are central and line up correctly once the bag is assembled.

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Completed Handbag

Making sure the right sides are together, place the outer section of the bag into the lining.

Line up the top edges and side seams then sew around the top edge.

Using the 10cm opening left in the lining, turn the bag right side out. Sew up the opening.

Press the top seam and using a decorative stitch sew all around the top edge of the bag.

Take care to ensure the handles and ties do not unintentionally get caught into the stitching.

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ILLUSTRATED GUIDES AVAILABLE FOR ALL THESE PROJECTS(All measurements are approximate)

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