Swoon Patterns Vivian Handbag and Traveler – Paper Pattern

Vivian has a classic vintage style with a modern appeal. The handbag size is ideal to use daily as a large purse. The traveler can carry everything you need for your next adventure (and probably more). Two exterior slip pockets are perfect for your keys and phone, and one lining zippered pocket for extra organization.

SIZING / FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
Handbag:
Wide: 12″ (30.5 cm)

Tall: 9″ (22.9 cm)

Deep: 5″ (12.5 cm)

Traveler:
Wide: 17″ (43.2 cm)

Tall: 12.5″ (31.8 cm)

Deep: 7″ (17.8 cm)

MATERIALS:
Both Sizes:
2 1/2 yards (2.3 m) of 5/32” cotton cording (or 1 package of premade piping)
1/4 yard (0.23 m) of fusible stiff stabilizer (such as Pellon Peltex 71F)
Coordinating thread
Erasable marking pen
Fabric glue (such as Beacon Fabri-tac)

Handbag:
2/3 yard (0.61 m) of 44” (110 cm) wide quilting weight exterior fabric
1 yard (0.9 m) of 44” (110 cm) wide quilting weight lining fabric
1/2 yard (0.46 m) of foam interfacing (such as Soft & Stable)
2 yards (1.8 m) of fusible woven interfacing (such as Pellon Shapeflex SF101)
1 x 20” (50.8 cm) #5 zipper
1 x 7″ (17.8 cm) all-purpose zipper
4 x 3/4” (18 mm) rectangle rings

Traveler:
1 1/3 yards (1.22 m) of 44” (110 cm) wide quilting weight exterior fabric
1 2/3 yards (1.52 m) of 44” (110 cm) wide quilting weight lining fabric
2/3-yard (0.61 m) foam interfacing (such as Soft & Stable)
3 yards (2.74m) fusible woven interfacing (such as Pellon Shapeflex SF101)
1 x 30” (76 cm) #5 zipper
1 x 9″ (22.9 cm) all-purpose zipper
4 x 1” (25 mm) rectangle rings

DIFFICULTY LEVEL:
The designer has classified this sewing pattern as: 3/4

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