Level: Intermediate
Time: 3 hours

This simple little purse is just the right size for any occasion. It can take on a whole new look by changing the selected fabric or handle. Or, instead of beads try fringe or fur along the top. You can make a new handbag to accessorize with every ensemble in your closet.

Janome Supplies Required

• Any Janome machine
• 1/4" Seam foot O
• Zipper foot E
• Satin Stitch foot F
• Blue Tip needle 75/11

Fabric and Notions Required:

• 1/4 yd. corduroy
• 1/4 yd. lining fabric
• 1/2 yd. home dec beads
• 20" heavy cord for strap
• 1" hook and loop tape
• All purpose thread
• Hand sewing needle

Instructions

1. Set up the sewing machine for ordinary sewing.
2. Attach the 1/4" Seam foot O.
3. Select Straight stitch #1.
4. Using the pattern piece provided, cut two from the corduroy and two from the lining fabric.
5. Sew the two corduroy pieces on the sides and at the bottom, right sides together. Do not sew across the top.
6. Repeat for the lining pieces, except for a 3" section at the bottom for turning.
7. Press lining. Turn right side out.
8. Pin beads along the raw edge of the lining on the right side. If needed overlap about 1/2".
9. Attach the Zipper foot E.
10. Adjust the stitch width to 0.0.
11. Stitch bead tape to lining.
12. Place the lining inside the corduroy, right sides together.
13. Stitch around the top.
14. Turn right side out through the 3" opening at the bottom of the lining section.
15. Reposition zipper foot.
16. Adjust stitch width to 6.0.
17. Topstitch around the top of the purse. Press, if needed.
18. Sew the 3" opening closed.
19. Attach the Satin Stitch foot F.
20. Carefully attach hook and loop strips to inside of purse. Be sure beads are away from the needle and the foot.
21. Hand-stitch the cord to the purse for a strap.