Minnie Pattern Mash-Up Bag

Simplicity 1439

3/4 yard cotton fabric,lining

1 yard cotton fabric, ruffles & outer

5 yards 3 Inch Floral Lace w/ Scalloped Edge – White
1 yard 7/8 inch wide lace

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!