Caistor Courier Bag PDF Pattern by Charlie's Aunt

The Caistor Courier Bag PDF Pattern by Charlie's Aunt includes sewing instructions and pattern templates for creating a design inspired by the courier bags of the 1940's. This purse pattern is the perfect size for everyday use and can be made in a quality cotton or a tweed for that perfect compliment to your Fall wardrobe. Instructions are included for either a single flap or a mock double flap and there is a convenient back pocket. Finished size: 15" H x 15" W x 2" D, with 38" strap length.

Materials Needed:

• For whole bag (both views) in one fabric excluding strap underside: 1 yd exterior fabric
• For contrasting centre front panel, flap and strap underside: 1/2 yd contrast fabric
• For bag side fronts/backs and strap: 1/2 yd main fabric
• For all views:
• 1 yd lining fabric
• 1 1/2 yds of 36” wide firm iron-on interfacing OR 3/4 yd heavy craft weight sew-in interfacing
• 2/3 yd firm weight fusible interfacing
• Optional 40” x 5” of fusible web for strap
• magnetic snap
• For view 1: 2" button for flap
• For View 2: (4) 1-1/2" buttons

The Caistor Courier Bag PDF Sewing Pattern by Charlie's Aunt has 18 total pages, including 8 pages of pattern templates (to print out, cut out, and tape together).