Bohemian Carpet Bag

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

Create a classic weekend bag with the Bohemian Carpet Bag. With a roomy interior, sturdy construction, and useful details, this will be your go-to travel bag. The tubular frame makes the simple design look deceptively complicated, plus enjoy the convenience the frame allows while packing. It stays open! Learn about leather (or faux-leather, corduroy, wool or canvas) applications for sophisticated accents.

Supply List for Bohemian Carpet Bag

  • PATTERN REQUIRED Sew Liberated’s Bohemian Carpet Bag
  • 1 1/3 yds—Exterior Main Panel.  Consider wool, canvas, corduroy & home dec weight.  Anything thinner will require additional interfacing, approx 2 yds of mid-weight fusible interfacing.
  • 1 1/3 yds—Lining. Could be lighter weight (quilt-weight) cotton or home dec weight.
  • 1 yd—Exterior Corner Accents. Wool, canvas, corduroy, home dec, thin faux-leather and THIN leather are good options.
  • 3 1/2 yds of webbing for handles
  • 1 1/3 yds of fusible fleece
  • Clover Wonder Clips* Not required but super helpful for holding bulky layers that can not be pinned
  • 16” tubular frame, available from Ghee’s (www.ghees.com)
  • 1 set of 4 purse feet
  • Coordinating thread*
  • Leather Machine Needles sz 90/14*, if using leather or faux leather
  • Universal Machine Needles sz 90/14*
  • 7″ coordinating zipper (not metal, separating, invisible, or sport)*
  • the foamboard and 1/2″ foam as listed on the pattern. (This will be the be the interior bottom of the bag. A separate piece that will be discussed but not made in class)

* Item is for sale at Modern Domestic

All students are eligible for a 10% discount on class supplies at Modern Domestic or Bolt Fabric Boutique, with receipt from class registration.

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