Satin and Lace Purse

SUPPLIES & TOOLS:

• 1/2yd satin
• 1/2yd lace overlay
• 1/2yd lining
• 1 1/2yd heavyweight sew-in interfacing
• 1pk magnetic closures
• Basic sewing supplies

DIRECTIONS:

NOTE: Trim interfacing after stitching to remove some of the bulky seam.

1. Cut (2) 8 1/2"x 12" wide from satin, lace and lining (for front and back of purse).
2. Cut (1) 7 1/2"x 10 1/2" wide from satin, lace and lining (for flap).
3. Cut (4) 8 1/2"x 12" wide from interfacing.
4. Cut (2) 7 1/2"x 10 1/2" wide from interfacing.



FRONT OF PURSE

5. Layer lace over satin and place interfacing behind satin, baste.
6. Repeat for purse back.
7. On front of purse mark 3" down from top center and insert one piece of magnetic closure.
8. With RST, stitch front to back along sides and bottom.
9. To make the box corner: fold the bottom seam to meet the side seam and stitch across triangle 1" from point end.
10. Trim seams, turn and lightly press.



TOP FLAP

11. Layer the lace over the satin and place interfacing in back, baste.
12. Baste interfacing to back of lining.
13. Center and pin the lining to back of bag and fold to front.
14. Mark the spot for the magnetic closure to line up with the front closure.
15. Remove the flap and insert the magnetic closure at mark on lining.
16. With RST, sew lining to satin and lace flap on three sides leaving one long edge open.
17. Turn and press.
18. With RST, center flap to back of purse, sew in place using a 1/2" seam.
19. Baste the interfacing to the front and back of purse lining.
20. With RST, stitch the front and back lining together along both sides and bottom, leaving an opening at bottom for turning.
21. Place lining with RST over purse and flap and stitch around top using a 1/2" seam.
22. Turn through opening.
23. Stitch opening closed and insert lining into bag. Press.
24. Pin around top of purse and top stitch 1/4" from edge.