The Dandelion Double Zip Handbag is a smaller sized bag with 2 main zippered compartments and one large open compartment in the middle that closes with a magnetic snap. It has 2 shorter straps and comes with instructions for an optional cross body strap.
In the main compartment, I've included instructions for 4 slip pockets. You can use vinyl for certain design elements of this bag or if you prefer, use fabric for the entire bag.
SUPPLIES:
Fabric: You will need a total of 1.5 yards cotton fabric separated as follows: 1/2 yard Exterior Main fabric + Lining pockets 1/2 yard main Lining fabric plus strap accents 1/2 yard Exterior Accent fabric + Zippered pocket lining less than 1/4 yard vinyl for straps and bottom *** Amounts will vary depending on type of fabric used, directional prints and if you choose to use vinyl for parts of your bag
Interfacing: 3 yards woven fusible interfacing 1/2 yard fusible fleece Peltex 10.25” W x 4.25” H
Notions and supplies: (2) 12” zippers (will be cut down) (1) 18mm magnetic snap (4) 1” rectangle or O-rings (4) purse feet (optional) rivets (optional) 32” piping
This project is intended for sewists with intermediate sewing skills however a confident beginner with a lot of experience making zippered pouches could attempt this pattern. Once your first bag is made, this project could take as little as 4 hours to complete but the first one will take approx. 5-6 hours.
