Hand stitch a feather
boa around the top
edge of the bag for a
glammy evening bag

This bag is made with medium-light
interfacing and light fusible wadding
to give "stand up" structure
to the fine fabric.
The bag has a
template plastic base

For simple elegance,
use luscious fabric and make corded straps (instructions included).

This bag is made with medium-light
interfacing, and medium fusible wadding
to give "stand up" structure to the fine fabric.
The bag has a
template plastic base.

Sheer evening fabric is
blocked over a base
fabric, which is interfaced.
(See TIPS AND TUTORIALS).
Use metal or beaded
handles.

This bag is made with
medium-heavy interfacing
to give structure to
the fine fabric.
The bag has a
template plastic base.

Use co-ordinating
designer print fabric,
a thick strap,
a detailed flap and
o-rings.

This bag has medium-heavy
interfacing and medium
fusible wadding to
give "stand up"
structure to the fine fabric.
The bag has a Fast2Fuse base.

Use contrasting
designer print fabric
and make two handles
with o-rings.

This bag has medium-heavy
interfacing and medium fusible wadding
to give "stand up" structure to the fine fabric.
The bag has a Fast2Fuse base.

The pattern also
makes a cute kid's bag.

This bag has long straps
set close together
and angled slightly
outwards.

This bag has medium-light
interfacing and light
fusible wadding to give structure to the fine fabric.
The bag has a
template plastic base

Make corded rouleaux
straps a little longer,
and set them at
an angle.

A layer of silk chiffon
is used over silk dupion -
trapping a printed fabric
appliqué between the
two layers.

This bag is made with medium-light
interfacing and medium fusible wadding
to give "stand up" structure
to the fine fabric.
The bag has a
template plastic base.

Use patchwork fabric
to make a "Shabby Chic"
version.
Use light O-rings in
the straps.

This bag is made with medium-light
interfacing and medium fusible wadding
to give "stand up" structure
to the fine fabric.
The bag has a
template plastic base.

The flap and underside
of the strap on
this version have a
contrast print.

This bag is made with
medium-light interfacing.
The bag has a
template plastic base.

Make the bag in denim, using simple folded straps

This bag is made with medium-light interfacing and has a Template Plastic base.

 A simple black linen 
evening bag is embellished with raw-edge fabric origami.

Poly-boning holds
the strap in shape.

See details of this bag here. 

 A bright kids print
with yo-yo flowers and
small flat o-rings
makes a sweet kid's bag.

See it here with a
matching hat!

This bag has medium-heavy
interfacing and medium
fusible wadding to
give "stand up"
structure to the fine fabric.
The bag has a
Fast2Fuse base.