Driftwood Handbag (Needle and Anchor)

The Driftwood is a gorgeous handbag with a ton of pockets and a crossbody option. It is generously sized but not too large. This beautiful bag is perfect for special occasions or the everyday carry!

Finished Dimensions: 13"W x 12"H x 5 1/2"D

Difficulty Level: Intermediate - here's a video by Ashtown Creations to supplement the tutorial

Recommended Fabric: Exterior - vinyl/faux leather, cork, waxed or waterproof canvas. Lining - quilting cotton, linen, waterproof canvas. Contrast - vinyl, cork, quilting.

Print Options: Letter/A4

Projector File: A0 file is projector compatible

Seam Allowance: 3/8" (1cm) included

Hardware & Zipper Requirements:

• Woven interfacing (Pellon SF101 or similar), firm interfacing for bag body (Decovil Light, Pellon Thermolam, etc), stabilizer for base (Pellon Peltex, Decovil Heavy, etc)
• 1 - 26" double pull zipper OR 26" continuous zipper tape with 2 pulls
• 1 - 11" single pull zipper OR 11" continuous zipper tape with single pull
• 4 - 1 1/2" O-rings OR Gate rings OR Rectangle rings
• 12 - double capped rivets
• See photos for more details!

Pattern Piece Features:

• Trim or trimless page assembly
• Pattern pieces for rectangular pieces (cut chart also provided)

Tutorial Features:

• Imperial measurements throughout tutorial
• Cut chart for rectangular pieces
• Fabric requirements and supply list
• Pages to print guide
• Assembly layout and instructions
• Detailed construction tutorial with illustrations