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The Angel Bag Tutorial

Posted by Lola...again!!! from U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado, United States • Published 17th March 2009 • See Lola...again!!!'s 8 projects »

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Step 1
Cut out fabric as instructed on pattern pieces
Step 2
layer Bottom Overlay and fusible interfacing; right side of fabric with smooth side of interfacing.(.or glue side up.) Stitch across the top at 1/4 inch. Clip curves and turn to right side.
Step 3
finger press, then iron, across the very top. Then iron the whold piece. Do this with both overlays.
4-Fuse interfacing to lining, and fuse fleece to Main fabric.
Step 4
Line up the overlay with bottom of main piece. Topstitch at 1/8" and then again at 1/4"
Step 5
With main pieces, right sides together, sew side and bottom seams at 1/4"
Step 6
Line up side and bottom seam. Sew across at 1/4" to form corner..or flat bottom for purse.
Step 7
Fuse interfacing to one of the pocket pieces. With right sides together, sew 3 sides at 1/4" seam allowance. Clip the 2 corners and turn right side out.
Step 8
Press raw edges under 1/4". Edge stitch pocket closed.
Step 9
Attach pocket to right side of one lining piece.
Step 10
With right sides of lining pieces together, sew side seams, bottom seam, then corner seams.
Step 11
Turn right side out, and press side seams of lining, and of main bag body.
Step 12
Now it's time to make the handles. Take the handle pieces, fold in half and press. Open, then fold sides in to center fold line, and press.
Step 13
fold in half and press again.
Step 14
Top stitch handles at 1/8th and 1/4 inches. Press flat.
Step 15
pin handles in the center of the handle spaces on main fabric. Set main body aside for a minute.
Step 16
Attach magnetic snap to lining.
Step 17
Put main purse into lining--right sides together. Match side seams and pin in place.
Step 18
Sew around the top at 1/4" leaving an opening, about 3", for turning right sides out.
Step 19
Clip corners and curves. Turn right side out and press.
Step 20
Fold the spece you left open undre 1/4". Press and pin.
Step 21
top stitch around the whole purse opening at about 1/4".
Step 22
Press entire purse, especially the top edge.
Step 23
Embellish however you would like!! I used this flower! Enjoy your new bag!