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Uniform fabrics are strong enough for carry purses. Recycled or purchased by the yard. There are a wide variety of solids and prints available. Including prints as goofy as Lozenge camouflage.

pattypurple

I'll try to get the info on the pattern for you tomorrow. I made the original pattern bigger.

Pat

cdufur

Pat, I would really appreciate the pattern. To those that have asked, no, I haven't found a pattern yet. I did buy a purse at the Dallas quilt show last weekend from the lady with Calico Junction. I've been trying to figure out how to take a regular purse pattern and adapt it for a carry purse. Pat, I am looking forward to seeing what you have come up with. I like what I see!! :thumbup:

pattypurple

OK, here is what I started with. Maddie's Bag #SC-13 by Sewphisti-Cat. The original pattern is 15"W X 12" H X 3.5" D. The original is sewn all the way to the top so there is a narrow opening to get into the bag and there is one strap. The pockets are in the seam "pants pockets".
My adaptations are adding 3" to both height and width, leaving the top piece open (I put piping around the top area and added a magnetic snap). For the front pocket I made 2 pieces the size of the front pattern up to the yoke. I put thin batting under the outer piece and quilted then decided on the curve I wanted for the pockets. I added piping around the pocket curves. Then I put the pocket lining on and basted the pocket to the front of the purse. After that I followed the pattern for construction, except I used 2 straps.
The way I left the sides of the yoke open it all folds back for a much bigger opening to access the interior of the bag. The pocket is one big area that goes to the bottom seam and to the side seams.
Hope this makes sense since I "just do it" when constructing bags. I rarely make 2 bags the same way.

Pat

Lady-T

Please add me to the list for a pattern!!
DH bought me a leather CC bag and it is sooo stiff and bulky!
I don't dare tell me I don't want to carry it!!

Stacey

Thank you very much Patty Purple. I have some upholstery fabric I may use.( I also may bug you if this doesn't work right.)

pattypurple

no problem. Just a thought, if you use the upholstery fabric you might want to use something lighter for the front panel of the purse (under the pocket).

Pat

Stacey

Thanks for the head up. I think I have already talked myself out of the upholstery fabric, though.( I'll still bug you if it doesn't go right.)

cdufur

Thanks Pat!

deedum

I think it would be cool to have a pattern on this! If Illinois would ever get concealed carry! Perhaps I may move then I may like the pattern! :)