Carrie Bag / Pouch Pattern

Meet Carrie, the handbag that screams chic and sustainability! 🎉 Born from a love for stylish bags and a mission to conquer that mountain of fabric scraps we all have – you know you do! 🙈

Carrie's unique triangular shape is a scrap-busting superstar! And the color-block potential? Off the charts! Why not mix and match fabrics for a texture party in your hands? 🎨

This pattern is your one-way ticket to a DIY designer handbag or the coolest storage pouch in town. Zip it or snap it? Handbag or crossbody? You're the fashion designer here! 🌟

Carrie might be small, but she’s mighty! Measuring approximately 9.5" (24cm) wide, 6.5" (16.5cm) tall, and 3" (7.75cm) deep, she’s the perfect hideaway for your secret treasures. Wanna use her as a pouch? She's perfect for storing craft supplies, makeup, or those anonymous love letters! 💌 Or maybe you're team handbag?

Strap her on and she's ready to join you on your next adventure! 🗺️ What secrets will your Carrie keep? 👜

The Carrie pattern comes with:

• Fabric suggestions, handy hints, and sewing wizardry.
• A super fun planner page for coloring and note-taking.
• Cutting layouts, a checklist, and labels to keep you organized.
• Step-by-step instructions with clear illustrations and a stamp of approval from the amazing pattern testers.
• Inspiration photos from the talented pattern testers.
• Printable pattern pieces for A4 and US Letter sizes.
• And svg files for the tech-savvy sewists!

To complete this project, you will need:

• 1/4m of your chosen main fabric
• 1/5m of your chosen contrast fabric
• 1/4m of lining fabric to match your style
• 1/4m of decovil light or fusible fleece for structure
• A 1/2" snap magnetic closure
• A 12" #5 zipper & pull
• A pair of 1/2" strap anchors
• A pair of 3/8" swivel hooks
• A pair of 1/4" rivets or chicago screws
• A 9" #5 or #3 zipper & pull
• And if you're feeling fancy, an optional metal bag label and a zipper end! 🎩

Usage rights:

When using this pattern to create items for sale on a small scale, please ensure to credit the designer of the purse as Notorious Alice. While you are welcome to sell the finished products, it is important to respect the creator's efforts by not sharing the digital pattern itself. This way, we can support and appreciate the artistic contributions of Notorious Alice while fostering a respectful crafting community.

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