Genevieve
$9.95 USD
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depending on which version you make!
- The Genevieve comes with instructions to make 3 versions!
It is super charming with its piped details and loads of pockets OR make it simple and leave out the piping for a quick and easy project!
Choose from two flap shapes!
Complete with an adjustable strap, Genevieve closes with a magnetic snap and has a large slip pocket under the flap along with a smaller slip pocket for your mobile phone.
Two interior slip pockets, a pen pocket and an interior zipper pocket to keep your valuables secure complete the ensemble!
It's a great weekend project that is MUCH easier to complete than it looks!
Optional: Simply add some rivets for a really professional look!
Finished size = Approx. 36cm (14") X 28cm (11") X 7.6cm (3") - The Genevieve pattern comes with TWO Levels of difficulty!
Choose from Plain with no piping, Regular flap with piping or Shaped flap!
The pdf pattern for the Genevieve messenger style handbag/purse has 53 pages of instructions which include 100 step by step colour photos.
There are 3 photos of the finished bag, printing instructions and test squares to check scale. 13 Pattern pieces are included as are measurements for both Metric and Imperial!
Rated basic or Intermediate, depending on which version you choose to make!
PLUS a TEXT ONLY version of the instructions 11 pages) comes bundled with your pattern for printing purposes, should you not need or wish to print all of the photos! Simply refer to your electronic versions for photos if needed! Saves on ink! - *Exterior fabric: 90 cm (1 yard) of 112cm (44") wide fabric.
*Lining fabric: 100 cm (39.5") of 112cm (44") wide fabric.
*Optional Piping - make your own - Fabric: 50cm (20") of 112cm (44") wide fabric OR purchase readymade - 6m (234").
*Fusible Interfacing: Light-mid weight - 90 cm (1 yard) of 112cm (44") wide interfacing.
*Fusible Fleece - 45cm (18") I have used Vilene H640. A suitable alternative would be Pellon TP971F Fusible Thermolam Plus or Bosal Fusible Fleece.
*Small amount of Peltex or other firm support material, for Base - 28cm X 6.3cm (11" X 2½").
*Matching thread (I use Gutermann Polyester). - *1 X 23cm (9") zipper to match lining fabric for the inside pocket.
*1 X 18mm magnetic catch.
*2 X 3.2cm (1¼") Inner Diameter oval or rectangular rings.
*1 X 3.2 (1¼") Slider.
*Optional Rivets - 10 X 6mm (¼") double capped rivets or larger if you have used a heavier weight fabric.
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