Inspired by the grace and style of Amy's Grandmother during the 1940's, the Velma Bag is a modern interpretation of a vintage gem. Top it off with a vintage broach!

 

Instructions, pattern pieces, and measurements to create your own VELMA SHOULDER BAG & HANDBAG- Inspired by the grace and style of Amy's Grandmother during the 1940's, the Velma Bag is a modern interpretation of a vintage gem. Top it off with a vintage broach!

 

 

for the Shoulder Bag

• 1/2 yard of light to mid-weight cotton for the exterior
• 3/8 yard of light to mid-weight cotton for the lining
• 1/4 yard of cotton canvas
• 1/8 yard of lightweight fusible interfacing
• 1" of Sew-on Velcro
• 31" of 1/2² cotton upholstery cording
• 1 spool of coordinating thread ­ I recommend cotton covered polyester thread.

Finished size: 10 1/2" wide x 6" tall, 15" tall with the Handle (Handle length is 9")

for the Handbag

• 1/2 yard of light to mid-weight cotton for the exterior
• 3/8 yard of light to mid-weight cotton for the lining
• 1/4 yard of cotton canvas
• 1/8 yard of lightweight fusible interfacing
• 1" of Sew-on Velcro
• 15" of 1/2" cotton upholstery cording
• 1 spool of coordinating thread ­ I recommend cotton covered polyester thread.

Finished size: 10 1/2" wide x 6" tall, 9 1/2" tall with the Handle (Handle length is 3 1/2")