Rainy Day Purse Pattern Download

Description

Who says the rainy days of spring have to be dreary? Put on your favorite rain boots and grab this purse to brighten your day. It has an umbrella pocket for your compact umbrella, a cute inside tie closure, and two lining pockets for your essentials.

FABRIC
— 100% cotton works well. Woven fabric in other fibers would be suitable for the main purse.
— ½ yd main fabric for Purse (shown: newsprint)
— Eight 2½” assorted fabric squares for Umbrella Border
— ¼ yd contrast for Umbrella Top and Outside Pocket (shown: yellow dot)
— 6″ square contrast for bias strip Handle and Umbrella Tip (shown: red dot)
— 1⁄3 yd contrast for Border and Handles (shown: blue print)
— ½ yd for lining (shown: blue solid)
— 1⁄3 yd contrast for Inside Lining Pocket and Ties (shown: teal/pink print)

OTHER SUPPLIES

— Templates — Umbrella Border (A) for paper piecing
— Umbrella Top (B)
— Upper Purse Body (C)
— Lower Purse Body (D)
— Umbrella Tip (E)
— Purse Body Back/Lining (F)
— Purse Border (G)
— Umbrella Top Stabilizer (H)
— Outside Pocket (I)
— 12⁄3 yd lightweight fusible interfacing
— Matching thread
— Chalk or fabric-safe marking pen
— 6″ of ½” wide elastic
— Lightweight copy paper
— Optional: 1⁄4″ bias tape maker

FINISHED SIZE
13¼” × 14″ without handles