Monroe Bag by Linds Handmade

Monroe Bag by Linds Handmade

Join us for this cute bag class! The Monroe bag features lots of great pockets in a fun, stylish handbag! 

This is an intermediate pattern, in that it uses advanced bag making techniques that require the sewer to have a general familiarity with bag making and uses tools/materials that a beginner may not have on hand. This is not recommended for someone brand new to sewing.  

Specs: this bag measures approximately 10 ½” across, by 7 ¼” tall, by 4” deep. As written, the drop length of the handles is 5”. It features one exterior back slip pocket, 2 interior slip pockets, a recessed zipper top closure, optional d ring add-on to clip a crossbody strap to, and the side gussets snap and unsnap for a more spacious interior.

To get started, you will need the following supplies (all supplies are available at Sewcial Creatives.  Receive a 10% discount on all class supplies upon class registration):

• Sewing machine in good working order.  Foot pedal, power cord.  A teflon foot is recommended.
• Pattern 
• ⅓ yard exterior fabric (vinyl, cork, leather, or fabric)
•  ⅓ yard accent (vinyl, cork or leather is preferred)
• ⅓ yard cotton fabric for lining
• 1 yard of 17” wide Decovil Light (or fusible fleece)
• ¼ yard Pellon 71F Peltex (or Decovil Heavy)
• ¼ yard of 20” wide woven interfacing
• (2) sets of 12.5 mm spring snaps with setting tool (you can use our setting tool in class)
• (1) 12” zipper by the yard or 14” purse zipper
• (1) zipper end cap (and mini screwdriver to install)
• (4) Purse feet (*optional)
• (4) 1” rectangle rings
• 11) small (6mm) double cap rivets
• 2 1/2 yards of webbing (more if you want longer handles or a body strap)
• ¼” Double sided tape
• Lighter or FrayCheck ™
• Leather glue or Beacon Fabri-Tac™
• Wonder clips
• Removable marking pen
• Sharp scissors
• (2) ½” D rings (*optional if wanting to be able to add a body strap)