New sewing pattern - Tama Handbag

Here where I live it's a beautiful autumn. With sunny days and golden colors in gardens, but also rainy days, when you better read, knit or sew something useful and beautiful. It was precisely these days of bad weather that were the ones in which I managed to sew a few bags. 

Thus, today I'm happy to share my brand new bag pattern, Tama Handbag!

What do you think? Pretty, isn't it? I'm sure you noticed the zippered pockets. Not one, not two, but three! A lot of things to keep at hand.

Of course, there are also two slip pockets

Finished dimensions of this bag are: 13¼"(33.5 cm) wide; 13¼" (33.5 cm) tall (without handles); approx. 2¾" (7 cm) deep on top; 4" (10 cm) deep on bottom.

For this bag I recommend you use quilt weight fabrics, denim, light weight cotton duck, light weight home decorating fabric, or canvas. The fabric does not have to be too thick, as it will be difficult to sew it if you have a home sewing machine.

Here is a list of materials needed (fabric requirements are based on 44''/110 cm wide fabric):
For exterior bag:

- from fabric A – half yard/meter for the front and back panels; from fabric B – half yd/m for gusset.
- for reinforcing the fabric:
- from 20"/50 cm wide light weight interfacing – about 3 yds/2.5 m.
- a piece of about 30"/76 cm x 45"/114 cm batting.
- optional – 30"/76 cm of fabric for backing
For lining – about 1½ yd/1.5 m.
Zippers - for exterior pockets - 3 zippers - at least 9" (23 cm) long (teeth dimension);
Magnetic snap - one set of 18 mm (¾");
Sewing thread to match the fabrics;
Zipper foot, free-motion quilting foot,100/16 sewing machine needle.

 Would you like to make a  Tama Handbag of your own? Then click here for the pattern.

You will sew a handy and beautiful quilted handbag to carry many items in.
Ideal for everyday use, it has plenty of storage, giving you quickly access to your most needed things placed in three exterior pockets and two interior pockets. 

Mix and match the fabrics to create the perfect handbag for your style and the season.

My wonderful friend and talented quilter and sewist Silvia Ciubotaru sewed up this beautiful Tama Handbag:

You are welcome in my little Etsy Shop. Maybe your next project is there.

Have a beautiful day, my dears!

Thank you for your support!