The Rachel includes two sizes, handbag and tote size, to cater to whatever your needs may be. The exterior features an adorable bow detail with two hidden slip pockets. The recessed zipper closure keeps everything secure in the main compartment. Inside the bag, there is a divided slip pocket on one side and a zipper pocket with overlay and slip pocket
on the other side. Rachel is a dream bag for a pocket lover, while maintaining a stylish appearance.
Difficulty Rating: Intermediate
Finished Measurements:
Handbag: 9.5” High x 11.5” Wide x 4.5” Deep
Tote: 11.5” High x 14” Wide x 5.5” Deep
Videos for the Rachel Handbag and Tote
Also included with the pattern are copy shop files for large format printers, projector files, and an SVG for the bow and zipper overlay.
This is a downloadable PDF Pattern. This is not a finished product.
SUPPLIES:
1/3 Yard (Tote: 1/2 Yard) canvas or mid-weight vinyl for Exterior (54” wide)
1/4 Yard (Tote: 1/3 Yard) vinyl for Contrast (54” wide)
2/3 Yard (Tote: 1 Yard) waterproof canvas (Renew Canvas, WPC Lite, water resistant canvas, etc.) for Lining (54”wide)
1/4 Yard (Tote: 1/3 Yard) Decovil Light (36” wide)
1/4 Yard (Tote: 1/4 Yard) Decovil Heavy (17” wide)
13” (Tote: 15”) #5 zipper tape (main closure) with one zipper pull already attached
10” (Tote: 13”) #5 zipper tape (interior zipper pocket) with one zipper pull already attached
Two (2) 3/4” (Tote: 1”) D-Rings (for crossbody connectors)
Two (2) 3/4” (Tote: 1”) D-rings (optional, to add charms, etc.)
Two (2) 1” swivel clips
One (1) 1” strap adjuster
1/8” and 1/2” double sided tape (optional, but strongly recommended)
Six (6) 9 mm x 9 mm rivets Exterior Contrast Lining
Coordinating Thread
You are welcome and encouraged to sell items made from this pattern. You are not permitted to distribute, sell, or duplicate this pattern in anyway.
Adobe Acrobat Reader is needed to properly view and print the pattern. You can download it for free HERE.
The pattern will download in a zipped file. You will need to save it to your computer, right click on the file, and choose extract all. Once the extracted files are saved, you will have access to the individual files within the zipped file.
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