Swoon Patterns Brooklyn Handbag and Traveler – Paper Pattern

Classic and professional with downtown edge, this bag combines high-end detail with practical functionality. The extra long zipper opens wide for easy access while the side clips provide its stylish figure. This bag features an optional removable shoulder strap and interior zippered pocket. Two sizes are included.
The Brooklyn Handbag & Traveler was originally designed for Bag of the Month Club 2016.

SIZING / FINISHED MEASUREMENTS FOR THE BROOKLYN BAG:
Brooklyn Handbag Measurements:
Wide: 11″ (28 cm)

Tall: 7″ (17.8 cm)

Deep: 5″ (12.7 cm)

Brooklyn Traveler Bag Measurements:
Wide: 16″ (40.6 cm)

Tall: 10″ (25.4 cm)

Deep: 7″ (17.8 cm)

MATERIALS NEEDED FOR THE BROOKLYN BAG:
Brooklyn Handbag Materials:
1/4 yard (0.25 m) (or fat quarter) of 44” (112 cm) wide quilting weight exterior fabric

1/2 yard (0.5 m) of 44” (112 cm) wide quilting weight lining fabric

1/3 yard (0.31 m) of contrasting fabric, woven or vinyl

1/2 yard (0.5 m) of foam interfacing (such as Pellon Flexfoam FF77)

1/2 yard (0.5 m) of fusible heavy stabilizer (such asPellon Peltex 71F)

2 yards (1.83 m) of fusible woven interfacing (such as Pellon Shapeflex SF101)

1/2 yard (0.5 m) of fusible web (optional) (such as Pellon Wonder-Under 805)

Four (4) x 3/4” (19 mm) swivel clips (or 2 if skipping optional shoulder strap)

Four (4) x 3/4” (19 mm) D-rings (or 2 if skipping optional shoulder strap)

Four (4) x 3/4” (19 mm) rectangle rings

12” (30 cm) all-purpose zipper (main compartment)

7” (18 cm) all-purpose zipper (zippered pocket)

Fabric glue (such as Beacon Fabritac)

Coordinating thread

Brooklyn Traveler Bag Materials:
1/3 yard (0.31 m) of 44” (112 cm) wide quilting weight exterior fabric

2/3 yard (0.61 m) of 44” (112 cm) wide quilting weight lining fabric

5/8 yard (0.57 m) of contrasting fabric, woven or vinyl

2/3 yard (0.61 m) of foam interfacing (such as Pellon Flexfoam FF77)

1/2 yard (50cm) fusible heavy stabilizer (such as Pellon Peltex 71F)

3 yards (2.75 m) fusible woven interfacing (such as Pellon Shapeflex SF101)

1/2 yard (0.5 m) of fusible web (optional) (such as Pellon Wonder-Under 805)

Two (2) x 3/4” (19 mm) swivel clips

Two (2) x 1” (25 mm) swivel clips (optional shoulder strap)

Four (4) x 3/4” (19 mm) D-rings (or 2 if skipping optional shoulder strap)

Four (4) x 1” (19 mm) rectangle rings

18” (46 cm) all-purpose zipper (main compartment)

9” (23 cm) all-purpose zipper (zippered pocket)

Fabric glue (such as Beacon Fabritac)

Coordinating thread