Amara Handbag
Amara Handbag is a PDF pattern, not a finished product. It is an Instant Download Digital File. Because of the digital nature of this product, I can not accept returns or refunds.
Create a one-of-a-kind that combines functionality with fashion! Whether you are heading to the office, enjoying a night out, or running errands, the Amara Handbag is sure to be your go-to handbag!
Designed with organization in mind, the Amara Handbag includes a zipper pocket divider to keep your belongings neatly separated and accessible.
Features
1) Front weaving design
2) Zipper pocket divider
3) Option of a rolled handles or regular handles
4) Interior zipper pocket with pen slot
5) Interior slip pocket
6) Top zipper closure
7) Drop-in lining
8) Approx. finished dimension: 11" W x 9 1/4" H x 4" D
Skill Level: Intermediate
The Amara Handbag pattern comes with step by step instructions with full color photos. There is also link in the pattern to a step by step video tutorial.
Pattern pieces are included for all pieces. Measurements are also included for rectangle pieces.
I have included free SVG and Silhouette Studio cut files for all the pattern pieces except placement templates. Please note that the Front and Back Exterior pieces are too large to fit on the Cricut or ScanNCut mats so those will have to cut by hand. It is very important that you read through the "please read" PDF after extracting the SVG files!
I will do my best to assist with any questions regarding the SVG files; however, please be comfortable with using SVG files and your specific machine.
I have also included AO files for those who want to utilize print shops.
You will receive three (3) downloadable files after purchase.
1) the letter size PDF of the pattern
2) AO files
3) zip folder that has all the SVG cut files
The cut files will need to be extracted from the Zip Folder before being used.
Materials
Exterior
• 2/3 yard of main exterior fabric (one color) - yardage can be 18” x 56” if using non-directional prints
• If using contrast color then
1/2 yard main color
1/3 yard contrast color (non-directional prints)
Interior
• 2/3 yard lining fabric
Interfacing
• 2/3 yard of woven interfacing
• 1/3 yard of adhesive foam stabilizer (I used the light foam backing that is 1mm thick from Ameliarita ) or
Decovil Light
• 12” x 15” of Decovil Light (if using Decovil Light as the main stabilizer above, then this piece is included in
that yardage)
• 10 ¾” x 3 ¼” of Decovil Heavy
Other Materials
• ¾” Strap connectors
A) option I - “V" Handbag Strap Connectors - Set of Four (I bought mine from Bringberry Handbag,
Hardware and Designs)
B) option II - "Diamond" Handbag Strap Connectors - Set of Four (I bought mine from Bringberry Handbag,
Hardware and Designs and Cute Monkey Fabric)
• #5 Zipper tape with 3 pulls - cut three (3) total at 8”, 8 ½” and 14” and add one zipper pull to each
• Double cap rivets - 7 - I used 8mm and 10mm post lengths
• Zipper end - 1
• Strap ends - 4 (if doing regular handles)
• 5⁄8” Grosgrain ribbon - cut to 23” length - used as stabilizer if doing regular handles
• Hollow hole puncher - 25mm x 3mm (I bought my set from Amazon)
• Embroidery Scissors with curve tip - if not using hollow hole puncher (I bought mine from Amazon)
• Erasable fabric marker or sewing chalk
• Double sided tape - DST - I used 1⁄8", ¼” and ½”
• Wonder clips
• Fabric glue
• Loctite glue or similar
• Edge paint - optional
Please feel free to make as many Amara Handbags as you like to sell or give as gifts:)