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“Kimberbell Kids” patterns have long been associated with original appliqué patterns and embroidery designs for children’s clothing and home décor. Now she’s branching off a bit and showing a little “purseonality” in a new line of handbag patterns and instructions for women! Welcome to The Debut purse instructions created by Kimberbell. With stepbystep instructions and photos, you will be sure to have a finished product to be proud of!

© Kimberbell Kids 2008 “The Debut” purse instructions have been created for personal, athome use only. Finished products cannot be sold. Altering, buying, selling, trading, sharing, or transferring copies of our designs and patterns are a direct violation of Copyright Law.

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Materials Needed: ·

3 “Fat Quarters” Note: A piece of fabric measuring approximately 18x22” is commonly referred to as a “fat quarter”. You could also use a variety of fabric scraps you may already have on hand.

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Fusible fleece – approximately 22x22 inches

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Fusible lightweight interfacing – approximately 22x22 inches

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2 large buttons

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Needle & thread

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Sewing machine

HELPFUL TOOLS that are not necessary, but “very nice” to have: ·

Rotary cutter, cutting mat , and ruler

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Note about Fabrics: From Fat Quarter #1, comes:

From Fat Quarter #2, comes:

From Fat Quarter #3, comes:

Ø 2 strips for the front panel Ø purse handles

Ø 1 strip for the front panel Ø purse lining

Ø 1 strip for the front panel Ø back panel Ø purse loop

Fabric #1

Fabric #2 Fabric #1

Fabric #3

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Initial Cutting Instructions 1. Lay out your fabric as shown in diagram below: (Note: This is very important because this is the only way you’ll get the cuts you need from this fat quarter.)

From Fat Quarter #1: ü Cut a front panel strip: 2 ½ x 18 inches ü Cut a front panel strip: 1 ¼ x 18 inches ü Cut a handle strip: 2 ½ x 20 inches ü Cut another handle strip: 2 ½ x 20 inches 2. Notice I have changed the direction of my next fabric to cut. Lay out your fabric as shown in diagram below:

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3. Lay your third “fat quarter” in the following direction:

From Fat Quarter #3: ü Cut a front panel strip: 4 x 18 inches ü Set aside the excess piece .You will use it later for your back panel and loop. 4. You are done with most of the cutting! Let the fun begin! J

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Sewing the Handbag: 1. Lay out your front panel strips, as shown.

Fabric #1

Fabric #2 Fabric #1

Fabric #3

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One strip at a time, sew a ¼ inch seam along the length. Sew these strips in the order shown in the photo above.

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3. Once all 4 front panel strips are sewn together, turn over. Press open the seams.

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Take your fabric back to your cutting mat. With your ruler, measure 3 inches from the top, outside edge. Place your ruler at a diagonal so that the top is at 3 inches (as shown in diagram below) and the ruler is angled to the outside, bottom corner of the panel. The red, dashed lines will show you where you are cutting.

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5. Repeat Step #4 on the other side of front panel. Once both sides are cut, your panel will look like this:

6. This front panel now becomes your template for cutting out the following: ü Cut 2 pieces of fusible fleece. ü Cut 2 pieces of fusible interfacing. ü Cut 2 pieces of your lining fabrics. ü Cut 1 “back panel”.

Fabric #2

Fabric #3

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Here’s what you should have so far: Note: These are all folded in the photo.

7. According to manufacturer’s instructions, iron the “fusible fleece” to the back of the front panel. Repeat for the back panel. Let cool. 8. According to manufacturer’s instructions, iron the “fusible interfacing” to the back sides of your purse “lining”. Let cool.

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9. Placing right sides together, sew the front and back panel, using a ¼ inch seam allowance. Sew three sides together, leaving the top of the handbag open.

10. Repeat Step #9 for your purse lining.

Purse Lining

11. The next step is to refold all of the corners so that the purse will have a flat base. Pinch the front and back layers of the outside shell near the bottom corner, and pull apart so that the bottom corner folds out and into angle as shown below.

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12. From the corner of the stitching at the top, measure down 1 ¼ inches. Mark this position with a pencil or a straight pin.

13. Sew from one folded edge to the other, passing through the mark you made as indicated by the dashed lines in the photo.

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14. Repeat steps 1113 for the other bottom corner of the outside shell, as well as both corners of the inner lining. 15. Insert the lining into the outer shell of the handbag.

16. Turn the top edge of both the lining and outer shell, inward, ½ inch. Pin as you go, continuing along the entire top edge. Set handbag aside.

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17. Now it’s time to make your “loop closure.” From Fabric #3, cut a strip, 3”x13”.

18. Fold each long side towards the “center.” Press. Fold in half and press again.

19. Sew along the entire outside edge of the loop, approximately 1/8” from the folded edges.

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20. To create the loop: ü ü ü ü

Find the midpoint of your loop. Mark it with a straight pin. Fold the left side, as shown in photo. Fold the right side, as shown in photo. Turn the loop over and sew across, as marked by the red dashes.

21. Repeat Steps 1819 for each purse handle.

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22. Insert both the handles and the loop closure between the lining and the outside shell. Place approximately ½ inch deep into the purse. Pin. Note: The loop closure is placed in the center, back panel.

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23. This is so exciting! Scream and shout! You are almost done!! (Yes, that IS a step!) J

24. Sew ¼ inch in, along the entire top side of the handbag. It may be thick because of the fleece, so sew slowly, especially over the handles and loop. For extra reinforcement, sew over the handles a second time.

25. Place your two front buttons where you would like them on the front panel. Sew in place. You’re done! J

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Kimberbell Kids has been fortunate to incorporate her appliqué and embroidery designs with some very talented authors at www.YouCanMakeThis.com Here’s just a few of the designs you can find patterns and instructions for at:

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