Make a Pleated Pouch Bag
October 27th, 2008 in designby Carol Spier
An Online Extra to Threads #113
Cloth purses or bags are quick and fun to sew. Plus, a one-of-a-kind handmade bag is a treat to carry, and makes for a creative, thoughtful gift. With personal touches and a range of fabrics, you can sew a purse that's perfect for any style or occasion. We've gathered an assortment of small bags that celebrate the beauty of Chinese brocade, a luxe and colorful silk/rayon blend fabric. To make the bags—you can use any fabric you like—use the schematic diagrams and basic directions here.
To learn more about Chinese brocade, read "Exploring Chinese Silk-Faced Brocades" by Sarah Veblen in Threads #113.
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| 1. Make a sack to any proportion; the bag shown at left is 5 inches by 5 inches. | 2. Box the bottom corners | . | ||||
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| 3. Turn right side out. Pleat the top at the sides or in the middle; whipstitch to secure the pleats. | . | |||||||
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| 4. Hand-sew a flap to back of bag; add a small button loop closure... | ...or stitch a “waistband” to top of bag; or cover seam with contrasting bias; then sew a long bias loop to inside of one pleat, a button to opposite outside. |
Get patterns and instructions for more chic purses:
Clutch bag
Drawstring bag
Drawings: Carol Ruzicka





















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