Honeycomb Smocked Handbag Pattern Download

Honeycomb Smocked Handbag

By Charise Randell

Harken back to the Middle Ages with a handbag that incorporates traditional smocking. This bag also
features trendy leather handles and a removable flower embellishment.

FABRIC
— Main: 5/8 yd cotton corduroy,
44/45″ wide
— Lining: 1/2 yd mid-weight cotton, 44/45″
wide

OTHER SUPPLIES
— Template:
— Main Body (A)
— Main Body Lining (B)
— Top Panel (C)
— Mid Panel (D)
— 1/2 yd fusible fleece, 45″ wide (such as
Pellon 987F)
— 3/4 yd lightweight woven interfacing,
20″ wide (such as Pellon Shape Flex
SF101)
— Matching thread
— Fine pins
— Tailor’s chalk or fabric-safe marker
— Two leather strips, each ½” × 17″ (or
purchased handles)
— Embroidery floss
— Handsewing embroidery needle
— Magnetic snap set, ¾”

FINISHED SIZE
13¾” × 14″, plus handles