Baste the main fabric and the lining together along the top of the bag.
Carpet bag instructions.
Traveling bag also called carpet bag purse comes in different size.
It will be like having a personal instructor alongside of you the whole time.
Here is an easy to sew project.
The companion carpet bag sewing pattern features comprehensive instructions pattern pieces and colour photographs.
Once you download this free purse pattern you ll see how easy it is to construct a sturdy bag.
We can substitute plastic canvas for the cardboard to support the base of your new carpet bag.
If you have a different frame size to the ones i recommend you can adjust your pattern to fit the frame using my tutorial.
Adjusting the companion carpet bag to fit the frame.
Draw the bag s pattern on the pattern paper.
However how to make a carpet bag purse.
A roomy large capacity travel carpet bag to be taken anywhere.
The traveling bag which was originally made from carpet is also known as the carpet bag purse.
If you have selected a clasp purse frame make a pattern according to the size of the frame.
Steps to make carpet bags.
1 heavy duty zipper 18 46 cm long.
This carpetbag tote project is an excellent way to learn how to sew a bag from scratch.
Once made for travel purposes the carpet bag purse has crossed over into the fashion industry.
With helpful pictures as guides you ll get the scoop on adding straps and.
Learning how to sew a bag like this is surprisingly easy.
1 yards 1 5 m canvas bottom weight or upholstery fabric 54 137 cm wide.
Fold the top down 1 2 and press.
For basic travel bags the dimensions are 14 x14 inches.