Free Intermediate Sewing Bag/Purse Pattern for Women

Whether you have old jeans around the house, or you’re a thrift store shopper, this casual bag is a great way to showcase the waistbands. And, you can save the rest for other recycling projects. A hint of the stripe lining bands the top and a handy fob keeps your keys within easy reach.

Material Notes

Don’t forget to pick up the finishing touches for your project! Take a look at the list of supplies you’ll need that aren’t included in your kit.

Kit does not include:

• Assorted denim jeans, 4-6 pair with a waist circumference of at least 20” (50.80cm)

• 1⁄2 yd (45.72cm) denim, 60” (152.40cm) wide

• 1⁄2 yd (45.72cm) striped fabric for lining (we used FreeSpirit Woven Broad Stripes, WBROAD.DARKX)

• 1 3⁄4 yds (1.60m) medium-weight fusible interfacing, 20” (50.80cm) wide

• 1 1⁄3 yds (1.22m) faux leather strapping, 1” (2.54cm) wide

• (1) swivel hook, 3⁄4” (1.91cm)

• Size 100 topstitching or denim machine needles

• Zipper foot

• Spring clips

• Pattern tracing paper