The Julie Handbag

Create the Julie Handbag, a sophisticated midsize tote featuring multiple pockets, structured interfacing, and a zipper closure. Designed for faux leather, vinyl, or other specialty fabrics, this project is perfect for confident beginners ready to learn bag-making techniques, hardware installation, and professional finishing methods. Finished size: 12” x 11” x 4”

Materials List

• 1 yard of material for the exterior (if you are using vinyl, faux leather, or cork, this is two 18” rolls. If you want to use contrasting fabric, one 18” roll of main and one 18” roll of accent fabric are needed)
• 1 yard of lining material

• 1 yard of woven interfacing for the lining (if using cotton, linen, or other similar fabric)
• 4" x 8" Timtex
• 18” x 36” Decovil Light stabilizer

 Hardware  (Hardware is available (except for Chicago screws or rivets)

• 1 – #5 Zipper cut to 17”                                 
• 2 – #5 Zipper cut to 9”                                   
• 2 – #5 Zipper pulls                                                
• 4 – 1” Rectangle or O-rings                                       
• 1 – 1” Slide Adjuster                                  
• 1 – Zipper End
• 1 – ½” Swivel Clasp (optional key fob)  
• Chicago Screws to hold handle       
• Rivets (optional for slip pockets)
• Purse feet (optional) (included in hardware kit)
• Base coat and edge paint as indicated (optional)