Today we're sewing the Lil' Lexy, inspired by the iconic Marc Jacobs Tote Bag. This designer inspired handbag is a smaller version of the Alexis, which we sewed a couple of months ago: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAddCdRWpwA
Finished bag measurements: 10" W x 8.5" T x 4.5" D
Happy sewing!
Chris
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MATERIALS USED
▶ Faux Leather in Greige
https://www.simplyclassic.net/product-page/faux-leather
▶ 100% Pure Linen Lining in Lilas
https://www.simplyclassic.net/product-page/100-pure-linen
PATTERN PIECE MEASUREMENTS – W x H, in inches
▶ Main Fabric
Front & Back - 11 x 9, cut 2
Sides - 6.5 x 9.75 (cut .75" squares from each bottom corner), cut 2
Bottom - 11 x 6, cut 1
Zipper Placket - 11 x 3, cut 2
Zipper Keeper - 2 x 8, cut 1
Handles - 3 x 35, cut 2
Zipper Overlay - 8 x 2 (draw a line .75: from each side and cut a rectangle from center), cut 1
Slip Pocket Accent - 8 x 1
Key Fob - 10 x 1.5
▶ Lining Fabric
** Interface all pieces with interfacing
Main Body - 21.75 x 11, cut 1
Slip Pocket - 8 x 10, cut 1
Zipper Pockets - 8 x 5, cut 2
Sides - 6.5 x 9.75, (cut .75" squares from each bottom corner), cut 2
Lining Bottom - 11 x 11 (once bag is complete, trim as necessary to fit false bottom piece), cut 1
▶ Stabilizers
Front & Back (Decovil light) - 10 x 8, cut 2
Bottom (Decovil light) - 10 x 5 , cut 1
Sides - 4.75 x 8.75, cut 2
False Bottom (Decovil heavy) - 10 x 5 (cut to precise measurement to make fit once bag is complete), cut 2 and fuse together
▶ SewTite Magnets
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