Elise1

I made a bag for my sister and she said she liked it better than VB.

The pattern is called 10 Strip Wonder Bag and I used Bali Pops.

Scroll down to the third picture to see 5 of the bags I made, http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...es-t80175.html

curlytop

I bought McCall's pattern 4118 on sale for $.99 that has 4 styles on it. I then bought pre-quilted, reversible fabric at Joann Fabrics with a 50% off coupon, so I made my purse for $20 and am very happy with it. Joann's has some lovely reversible pre-quilted fabric, some of which looks very similar to Vera Bradley. The McCall's pattern also has instructions for quilting non-quilted fabric, or you could piece fabric before making if you wanted. Hope this helps.

keena_shawn

i have a couple of patterns if you are still needing to make these types of bags. i have a hipster, messenger bag, backpack, cell phone case, and change purse patterns all vera bradley style if you interested.

keena_shawn

i used the sham from a very nice beddng set to make my hipster bag. only cost me about 10 bucks to make it since the sham provided the prequilted fabric, lining, and strap fabric.

GrannieAnnie

I hit the sale counter at Hobby Lobby, buy a $5 piece of heavy fabric, make up my own pattern and use leftoverstuff for the linings. One bag I've got in the works was a fancy burgundy/gold shower curtain that I got for $5. I've got tons of zippers (rummage sale finds) that I use and aside from the fabric, my only other expense is some ribbon to tie the bag shut with.
All mine are backpack style purses since they serve my purpose best.

Sandygirl

Why copy a mass produced bag when there are so many beautiful patterns and fabric in our world?

I like to make bags but it is not cheap. Fabric ,patterns ,fusible fleece, buttons, zippers and 6-8 hours. In time does not add up to inexpensive. I enjoy the process. One of a kind!

Sandy

Sandygirl

It is headliner fabric. You can buy it at Joann's. In the upholstery section. Ask the clerks.

Sandy

Sandygirl

It s "headliner" fabric which is much cheaper to purchase.

Sandy

LynnVT

I can't seem to find fabrics that look like hers. No Hobby Lobbies near me, and haven't seen anything like VB fabrics around here. I make bags, and often get compliments when I carry them, but cost and time required makes it not worth selling them.

Annaquilts

http://pursepatterns.com/free_bag_patterns.html

Lots of free patterns online.
Also try using upholstery fabric and heavy duty interfacing to make it firmer.
It seems she uses a lot of paisely.