Amy Butler's Style Stitches: 12 Easy Ways to 26 Wonderful Bags by Amy Butler Page B

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DIFFICULTY / EXPERIENCED
PROJECT: 10
TITLE: Everything Wristlet
    Named “Everything” as in “everything you need,” this is the ultimate mini carryall with elegant lines. In two sizes (the large one acts as a great on-the-go bag), with a strong interfacing to give it wonderful body and shape as well as a pretty wrist strap, this charming bag has it all. Pleated sides and interior pockets make for easy access.

FINISHED SIZES
Small wristlet
    8″ (20.3 cm) wide × 5″ (12.7 cm) tall × 1¾″ (4.4 cm) deep
Large wristlet
    10″ (25.4 cm) wide × 7″ (17.9 cm) tall × 1¾″ (4.4 cm) deep

FABRICS
From 44″ (112 cm) wide light- to mid-weight fabric
For small wristlet:
    • ¼ yd (0.23 m) of one print for the exterior flap
    • ⅜ yd (0.34 m) of a coordinating solid for the exterior and handle
    • ⅝ yd (0.57 m) of a coordinating print for the lining
For large wristlet:
    • ¼ yd (0.23 m) of one print for the exterior flap
    • ½ yd (0.46 m) of a coordinating solid for the exterior and handle
    • ⅞ yd (0.8 m) of a coordinating print for the lining

OTHER SUPPLIES
    • 1¼ yd (1.14 m) of 20″ (50.8 cm) wide fusible woven interfacing (I use Shape Flex SF-101 by Pellon)
    • ½ yd (0.46 m) of 20″ (50.8 cm) wide Peltex #70 by Pellon or a similar extra-heavy stabilizer
    • One ½″ (1.3 cm) magnetic snap (I use Prym-Dritz brand)
    • 1 spool coordinating all-purpose thread (I use Coats Dual Duty XP)
    • One 7″ (17.9 cm) coordinating zipper for the small wristlet (I use Coats brand)
    OR
    • One 12″ (30.5 cm) coordinating zipper for the large wristlet
    See Basic Tools Needed for Each Project (page 14) .

ADDITIONAL TOOLS NEEDED
    • Masking tape
    • Marker
    • Hand sewing needle
    • Zipper foot for your sewing machine

Follow these instructions for making either size wristlet. Any measurement changes will be noted in the specific steps.

1 CUT OUT THE FLAP PATTERN PIECE FROM THE PATTERN SHEET INCLUDED WITH THIS BOOK.

2 CUT OUT ALL OF THE PIECES FROM THE FABRIC.
    Tip: Using a piece of masking tape and a marker, write the name of each panel on the tape and place it on the individual fabric pieces to identify them .
    a. Fold the exterior print in half lengthwise, Wrong sides together, matching the selvage edges*. Gently press a crease on the fold. Open the fabric and fold the selvage edge in to meet the center crease. This will give you enough folded edges to cut out the flaps.
From the exterior print fabric
    • Cut 2 flaps on the fold*
    b. Using ruler and fabric marker, measure and mark the dimensions below directly on the Right side of a single layer of fabric. Then, cut along the marked lines.
From the solid exterior fabric
For small wristlet:
    • Cut 1 main panel: 11″ (27.9 cm) wide × 12″ (30.5 cm) long
    • Cut 1 handle: 2″ (5.1 cm) wide × 10¾″ (27.3 cm) long
For large wristlet:
    • Cut 1 main panel: 13″ (33 cm) wide × 15″ (38.1 cm) long
    • Cut 1 handle: 2″ (5.1 cm) wide × 10¾″ (27.3 cm) long
From the lining fabric
For small wristlet:
    • Cut 1 lining panel: 10½″ (26.7 cm) wide × 18½″ (47 cm) long
    • Cut 2 card pocket panels: 6¾″ (17.1 cm) wide × 16″ (40.6 cm) long
    • Cut 2 zipper end pieces: 4″ (10.2 cm) wide × 1½″ (3.8 cm) long
For large wristlet:
    • Cut 1 lining panel: 12½″ (31.8 cm) wide × 21½″ (54.6 cm) long
    • Cut 2 card pocket panels: 8¾″ (22.2 cm) wide × 24½″ (62.2 cm) long
    • Cut 2 zipper end pieces: 4″ (10.2 cm) wide × 1½″ (3.8 cm) long
    c. Open the fabric flap and use it as a full-size pattern piece to cut out the interfacing and Peltex pieces.
From the fusible interfacing
For small wristlet:
    • Cut 2 flaps
    • Cut 1 main panel: 11″ (27.9 cm) wide × 12″ (30.5 cm) long
    • Cut 1 lining panel: 10½″ (26.7 cm) wide × 18½″ (47 cm) long
    • Cut 2 card pocket panels: 6¾″ (17.1 cm) wide × 16″ (40.6 cm) long
    • Cut 1 handle: 2″