Simplicity 1439
3/4 yard cotton fabric,lining
1 yard cotton fabric, ruffles & outer
Wood handles 9"
1/3 yard 1 inch red polka dot ribbon
Thread
Masking tape
Instructions
1.
Measure and adjust pattern pieces 15
(reduce 2 1/2" in width), 18 (reduce 3" in width and add 4" in
height depending on handle size) & 22 (reduce 3" in width).
2.
Cut Four (4) 3 1/2" strips WOF
from ruffle fabric. Cut 2 fabric and 2 lining from piece 15. Cut 1 piece 17
from lining fabric, Cut 2 piece 18 from outer fabric, and Cut 1 outer and 2
lining from piece 22.
3.
Roll hem the bottom of each strip 3
1/2 inch strip of fabric.
4.
Place lace along raw edge of 3 hemmed
fabric strips and baste along edge. Pull thread to gather.
5.
Follow pattern directions for Bag C.
using piece 22 for bottom instead of piece 16, this creates a rounder shape for
a fuller skirt look! Use on laced ruffle layer at top.
6.
Complete as directed by pattern.
Notes
Any bag that makes you smile should be the one you carry
every day! Happy Sewing!
