簡易提袋作法連結分享(2): Diary of a Quilter－daisysu1971的部落格

Now here is a slight variation to create a bag with a longer strap and a little more of a 'purse' shape.

Repeat Steps 4-8 above to create the body of the bag, leaving out the handles.

To add a decorative ribbon or trim I measured down 2.5" from the top and drew a line with an erasable fabric pen.

Line up the trim along the drawn line and pin in place.

Topstitch trim to the bag.

Repeat Steps 9-11 to add the gussets to the bottom of the of the bag.

For the handle of this purse, use a 4" x 42" piece of fabric. Use the same method as above to create one long purse strap. (Fold in half and press, open up and fold edges toward center, press, fold in half again and topstitch both sides.)

Trim the strap to the desired finished length. I think I trimmed mine down to 38" for a tween-y girls purse. Tuck bottom raw edges inside the purse strap.

Pin the end of the strap about an inch down and directly next to one of the side seams on the outside of the bag.

Fold the side of the bag on the opposite side of the seam on top of the purse strap.

Seam should be on the inside edge of the strap with equal parts of the bag holding the strap end in place.

Sew a square holding two sides of the bag with strap end in between in place. Repeat the same steps on the other side of the bag, with the other end of the strap.

When the bag is done, you can always add a cute embellishment of some kind to 'bling-it-up' if you want.

And that's it! Again, once you've made one, you can whip out a bunch more in no time. They're great gifts to have on hand for all those little-girl Christmas or birthday gifts. (Or you could make a 'satchel' version for boys too!)

Be sure to visit the other guest-bloggers for Christmas in July to see the awesome ideas and tutorials they have for you!

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