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Alexandra Handbag - PDF Sewing Pattern

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The Alexandra Handbag is a structured medium size bag with lots of pockets to keep your valuables organized. Two design options are provided for the front panel, and you can choose one depending on your preference. The first option features an accordion pocket with a built-in wallet with 8 card slots, 2 slip pockets for cash and receipts, and a zipper pocket for coins and other essentials. Two magnetic snaps and a bag lock secure the accordion pocket.

The second option features a slip pocket which is secured with a magnetic snap.

Additionally, the Alexandra Handbag has a zipper pocket at the back. A zippered placket secures the main compartment, and the inside of the bag has a zipper pocket and slip pockets. I've included instructions for two handle options: long and short, so you can use the bag as either a handbag or a shoulder bag. The pattern also includes instructions for an adjustable crossbody strap as well.

Making any of the two options is not difficult. The accordion pocket version may seem challenging but I promise that it is so much fun to make! The slip pocket version has fewer pieces to cut so it takes less time to sew. This bag has no exposed raw edges and does not use bias tape. It is turned through an opening in the lining panels, and then the opening in the lining panels is closed through the opening in the interior zipper pocket. The bag can be made on a domestic sewing machine.

The pattern includes 29 pages of step-by-step instructions with lots of colour photographs to help you through each step. Also included in the PDF pattern are printable pattern pieces for your home printer.
The following files will all be included with your PDF pattern purchase:
  • SVG files (for Cricut Maker, Brother Scan N Cut & Silhouette)
  • A0 size (for printing at your local copy shop - if you do not wish to tape together the pattern pages included in the PDF pattern or to use with a home projector to cut out fabric).


Video Tutorials:

1) Alexandra Handbag Tutorial by Deb Callaghan




2) Alexandra Handbag by Jeannie's Designs




Skill Level:
Intermediate 

Finished Size:
Approximately 13.5" W (at top) x 10.5 " W (at bottom) x 9" H x 4" D

Materials Required for Accordion Pocket Version -
Option 1:

  • Exterior fabric - 3/4 yard (55” wide)
  • Accent fabric - a fat quarter
  • Lining fabric - 1 3/8 yard (44” wide)
  • Medium weight fusible Woven Interfacing - 1 1/4 yard (45” wide)
  • Decovil Light - 5/8 yard (17” wide)
  • Ultra Firm Stabilizer - 1/4 yard of 20” wide (Peltex 71F/Vilene S520/Pellon 526 Decovil Heavy Interfacing/Legacy L-71F Fuse-N-Shape)
  • Optional - Lightweight fusible Woven Interfacing
  • One 8” #5 zipper with 1 pull 
  • One 13” #5 zipper with 1 pull 
  • One 15” #5 zipper with 1 pull 
  • One 10” #5 zipper with 1 pull 
  • Four 1” rectangle rings
  • Two 3/4” wide D-rings
  • Two 3/4" wide Swivel Clips
  • One 3/4" wide Slider
  • One Zipper End
  • Two 14mm Magnetic Snaps
  • One Turn/Flip Lock
  • 5x purse feet (Optional)

Materials Required for Slip Pocket Version -
Option 2:

  • Exterior fabric: 3/4 yard (55” wide)
  • Accent fabric: a fat quarter
  • Lining fabric: 1 yard (44” wide)
  • Medium weight fusible Woven Interfacing: 1 yard (45” wide)
  • Decovil Light - 5/8 yard (17” wide)
  • Ultra Firm Stabilizer - 10 ¼” x 4” piece (Peltex 71F/Vilene S520/Pellon 526 Decovil Heavy Interfacing/Legacy L-71F Fuse-N-Shape)
  • Optional - Lightweight fusible Woven Interfacing
  • One 13” #5 zipper with 1 pull 
  • One 15” #5 zipper with 1 pull 
  • One 10” #5 zipper with 1 pull 
  • Four 1” rectangle rings
  • Two 3/4” wide D-rings
  • Two 3/4" wide Swivel Clips
  • One 3/4" wide Slider
  • One Zipper End
  • One 14mm Magnetic Snap
  • 5x purse feet (Optional)
You can sell bags made from this pattern, provided it's home based production.
This pattern is suitable for most domestic sewing machines.

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions: kaurthreads@outlook.com

Due to the nature of the product, I cannot process refunds or returns as it cannot be returned once electronically delivered.This pattern, once purchased, is not to be shared or reproduced in anyway.
You will get the following files:
  • PDF (9MB)
  • ZIP (8MB)
  • ZIP (253KB)