{"id":15025,"date":"2023-09-10T01:05:56","date_gmt":"2023-09-10T05:05:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=15025"},"modified":"2023-09-10T01:05:59","modified_gmt":"2023-09-10T05:05:59","slug":"free-bag-pattern-ruffled-ready","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/free-bag-pattern-ruffled-ready\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ruffled And Ready Bag &#8211; FREE Bag Pattern"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"550\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Featured-small2.jpg\" alt=\"free easy bag pattern\" class=\"wp-image-15045 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Featured-small2.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Featured-small2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Featured-small2-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Featured-small2-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/550;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Featured-small2.jpg\" alt=\"free easy bag pattern\" class=\"wp-image-15045\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Featured-small2.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Featured-small2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Featured-small2-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Featured-small2-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Do you remember the <a title=\"Made in a Snap \u2013 easy bag pattern\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/made-snap-easy-bag-pattern\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Made in a Snap Bag<\/a> pattern? It's a cute little purse but it is small, designed as a bag for your essentials. What if you need a little more room, have a lot of &#8216;essentials' or just prefer something in a different style? Well, the purse frame on the Made in a Snap Bag is completely removable, so it makes great sense to make several covers in different styles and fabrics.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/made-snap-easy-bag-pattern\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Featured1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"I've never seen this type of easy bag pattern before. Love those handles!\" class=\"wp-image-14033 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Featured1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Featured1-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Featured1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Featured1.jpg 550w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/300;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Featured1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"I've never seen this type of easy bag pattern before. Love those handles!\" class=\"wp-image-14033\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Featured1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Featured1-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Featured1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Featured1.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Here is the Ruffled and Ready&nbsp;Bag, a free easy bag pattern, using exactly the same purse frame &#8211; looks completely different and has a flat bottom with more volume so you can carry more &#8216;stuff'. Good news &#8211; its simple to sew. &nbsp;No closures, zips, snaps etc &#8211; just sew the fabric bag&nbsp;and slide in the frame. &nbsp;The frame snaps closed and has a place to even add a chain or strap if you want to.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-058c.jpg\" alt=\"free easy bag pattern\" class=\"wp-image-15047 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-058c.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-058c-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-058c-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-058c-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-058c.jpg\" alt=\"free easy bag pattern\" class=\"wp-image-15047\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-058c.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-058c-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-058c-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-058c-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-067c.jpg\" alt=\"free easy bag pattern\" class=\"wp-image-15053 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-067c.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-067c-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-067c-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-067c-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-067c.jpg\" alt=\"free easy bag pattern\" class=\"wp-image-15053\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-067c.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-067c-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-067c-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-067c-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\">Materials you will need:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Outer fabric and lining fabric &#8211; a piece 11 inches tall by 33 inches wide for each, more for pattern matching\/pockets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Matching threads<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2yg1kcE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">6-inch half-round&nbsp;purse frame<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interfacing and fusible fleece of your choice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fabric marker &#8211; erasable such as this heat-erasable <a href=\"http:\/\/so-sew-easy-store.com\/essentials\/pilot-frixion-clicker-retractable-erasable-gel-pens-fine-point-7-pack-assorted-colors-31472\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Frixion Pen<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The pattern pieces &#8211; download below<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><iframe style=\"width: 120px; height: 240px;\" data-src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=soseea-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B00VSO2ZQO&asins=B00VSO2ZQO&linkId=7bc25cbf7b0ad91f6cd6ea1bb405d15d&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\">Fabric recommendations <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<iframe sandbox=\"allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin\" style=\"width:120px;height:240px;\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" data-src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&#038;OneJS=1&#038;Operation=GetAdHtml&#038;MarketPlace=US&#038;source=ss&#038;ref=as_ss_li_til&#038;ad_type=product_link&#038;tracking_id=soseea-20&#038;language=en_US&#038;marketplace=amazon&#038;region=US&#038;placement=B07FJXZ7WC&#038;asins=B07FJXZ7WC&#038;linkId=354fab7ae888b394039e272b089c3417&#038;show_border=true&#038;link_opens_in_new_window=true\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<iframe sandbox=\"allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin\" style=\"width:120px;height:240px;\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" data-src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&#038;OneJS=1&#038;Operation=GetAdHtml&#038;MarketPlace=US&#038;source=ss&#038;ref=as_ss_li_til&#038;ad_type=product_link&#038;tracking_id=soseea-20&#038;language=en_US&#038;marketplace=amazon&#038;region=US&#038;placement=B00ZR80CZ8&#038;asins=B00ZR80CZ8&#038;linkId=901d49cd0c5bf484124bfb8f8b01afbd&#038;show_border=true&#038;link_opens_in_new_window=true\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<iframe sandbox=\"allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin\" style=\"width:120px;height:240px;\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" data-src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&#038;OneJS=1&#038;Operation=GetAdHtml&#038;MarketPlace=US&#038;source=ss&#038;ref=as_ss_li_til&#038;ad_type=product_link&#038;tracking_id=soseea-20&#038;language=en_US&#038;marketplace=amazon&#038;region=US&#038;placement=B07FPR32KH&#038;asins=B07FPR32KH&#038;linkId=03406df8e2de99baecf4a3eae47835fb&#038;show_border=true&#038;link_opens_in_new_window=true\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<iframe sandbox=\"allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin\" style=\"width:120px;height:240px;\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" data-src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&#038;OneJS=1&#038;Operation=GetAdHtml&#038;MarketPlace=US&#038;source=ss&#038;ref=as_ss_li_til&#038;ad_type=product_link&#038;tracking_id=soseea-20&#038;language=en_US&#038;marketplace=amazon&#038;region=US&#038;placement=B00MEWU6DS&#038;asins=B00MEWU6DS&#038;linkId=47141d0cd357d5bce8f9e063f1e27640&#038;show_border=true&#038;link_opens_in_new_window=true\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Download<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We will continue using the new Payhip web store to distribute our patterns.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our patterns are still free, but now you have the option of making a small contribution if you like our work! We'd appreciate it, and it will help us keep going with new and fun designs like this.&nbsp;Even a dollar or two&nbsp;<strong>goes a long way.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks so much in advance for helping us out.&nbsp; You can use any credit card, and you don't need a Paypal account, although you can use one if you have one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-pale-pink-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/payhip.com\/b\/wbYt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-060c.jpg\" alt=\"free easy bag pattern\" class=\"wp-image-15049 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-060c.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-060c-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-060c-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-060c-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-060c.jpg\" alt=\"free easy bag pattern\" class=\"wp-image-15049\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-060c.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-060c-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-060c-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-060c-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\">How to Sew the&nbsp;Ruffled and Ready Free Bag Pattern<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Use your pattern piece to cut four pieces of fabric. &nbsp;Two outer and two lining pieces. &nbsp;Remember to place the pattern piece on the fold to cut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Add a <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/l\/fusible_interfacing\" title=\"Fusible Interfacing\" class=\"pretty-link-keyword\">fusible interfacing<\/a> of your choice depending on what you have available, or how sturdy you want your bag to be. &nbsp;I used a very lightweight interfacing on my lining fabric, then a stiffer interfacing plus the fusible fleece on the outer fabric.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-023b.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" class=\"wp-image-15027 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-023b.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-023b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-023b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-023b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/413;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-023b.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" class=\"wp-image-15027\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-023b.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-023b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-023b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-023b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If adding the fusible fleece, only add this to the lower portion of the bag, as shown in the photo as you want the top to remain flexible to make it easier to fit to the frame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to add any internal pockets, cut some additional fabric for this. &nbsp;The size will depend on what you want to carry. &nbsp;You can follow this tutorial on <a title=\"Sew the perfect slip pocket for your bag\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/sew-the-perfect-slip-pocket\/\">how to sew a simple slip pocket for your bag<\/a>. &nbsp;My pocket is sized perfectly for my (old fashioned) phone, a pen and my notepad.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-025b.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" class=\"wp-image-15028 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-025b.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-025b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-025b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-025b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/413;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-025b.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" class=\"wp-image-15028\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-025b.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-025b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-025b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-025b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Match up one outer piece with one lining piece, right sides together, and pin along the top edge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See where I have marked on the approximate stitching lines in this picture? &nbsp;We need to stitch from the pointy part over on one side all the way across, up, over the top and down the other side BUT leaving an area NOT stitched on each side, between where the dotted lines are printed on your pattern. &nbsp;Where I have marked the X, leave a gap unsewn for about a 1\/2 inch on each side. &nbsp;Use a 1\/4 inch seam allowance.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-026b.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" class=\"wp-image-15034 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-026b.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-026b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-026b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-026b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/413;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-026b.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" class=\"wp-image-15034\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-026b.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-026b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-026b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-026b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>This gap is where the casing for our purse frame will be later on. &nbsp;Repeat this for both pieces of fabric.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-028b.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" class=\"wp-image-15036 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-028b.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-028b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-028b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-028b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/413;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-028b.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" class=\"wp-image-15036\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-028b.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-028b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-028b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-028b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Trim the top corners and notch the lower corners on both sides and for both pieces. &nbsp;This will help us get nice crisp corners when we turn the cover the right way out later on.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-029bb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" class=\"wp-image-15058 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-029bb.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-029bb-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-029bb-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-029bb-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/413;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-029bb.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" class=\"wp-image-15058\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-029bb.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-029bb-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-029bb-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-029bb-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Now match both sides of the bag together, matching outer right sides together, lining right sides together and making sure the seams&nbsp;where the outer meet the lining are matching on each side. &nbsp;Pin all the way around. &nbsp;Stitch all the way around the outside leaving a gap of 5 inches or so in the bottom of the lining so you can turn the bag right side out. &nbsp;Use a 1\/4 inch seam allowance.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-030b.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" class=\"wp-image-15059 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-030b.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-030b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-030b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-030b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/413;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-030b.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" class=\"wp-image-15059\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-030b.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-030b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-030b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-030b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Now it's time to add volume and a flat bottom to our bag by boxing the corners. &nbsp;If this is new to you, you can watch a helpful video here on <a title=\"3 methods for boxing corners on bags\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/3-methods-boxing-corners-bag\/\">3 Methods to Box the Corners on a Bag<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-so-sew-easy wp-block-embed-so-sew-easy\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"6H0XkpLtrl\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/3-methods-boxing-corners-bag\/\">3 Methods for Boxing Corners on Bags<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content lazyload\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;3 Methods for Boxing Corners on Bags&#8221; &#8212; So Sew Easy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/3-methods-boxing-corners-bag\/embed\/#?secret=N6AYOcAIhg#?secret=6H0XkpLtrl\" data-secret=\"6H0XkpLtrl\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Open out the squares cut in the bottom of the bag and note the bottom and side seams. &nbsp;These need to match.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-031b.jpg\" alt=\"Easy to sew free bag pattern. The frame can be removed to use in other bags too so you can make lots of different covers and swap them out.\" class=\"wp-image-15060 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-031b.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-031b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-031b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-031b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/413;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-031b.jpg\" alt=\"Easy to sew free bag pattern. The frame can be removed to use in other bags too so you can make lots of different covers and swap them out.\" class=\"wp-image-15060\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-031b.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-031b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-031b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-031b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Match the bottom seam to the side seam and pin in place. &nbsp;When you sew, you will want to press one seam allowance to one side, and the other seam allowance the other way to avoid a bulky seam. &nbsp;Use a 1\/4 inch seam allowance.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-032b.jpg\" alt=\"Easy to sew free bag pattern. The frame can be removed to use in other bags too so you can make lots of different covers and swap them out.\" class=\"wp-image-15061 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-032b.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-032b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-032b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-032b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/413;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-032b.jpg\" alt=\"Easy to sew free bag pattern. The frame can be removed to use in other bags too so you can make lots of different covers and swap them out.\" class=\"wp-image-15061\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-032b.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-032b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-032b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-032b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Repeat this step for all 4 corners &#8211; the two in the bag outer and in the lining as well.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"712\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Pressing.jpg\" alt=\"Pressing\" class=\"wp-image-15062 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Pressing.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Pressing-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Pressing-500x647.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Pressing-116x150.jpg 116w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/712;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"712\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Pressing.jpg\" alt=\"Pressing\" class=\"wp-image-15062\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Pressing.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Pressing-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Pressing-500x647.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Pressing-116x150.jpg 116w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Turn the bag the right way out and close the gap in the bottom of the lining by hand or by machine. &nbsp;Give it a good press and pay attention around the top of the bag inside and out to get a neat edge as you press.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-035b.jpg\" alt=\"Easy to sew free bag pattern. The frame can be removed to use in other bags too so you can make lots of different covers and swap them out.\" class=\"wp-image-15063 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-035b.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-035b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-035b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-035b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/413;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-035b.jpg\" alt=\"Easy to sew free bag pattern. The frame can be removed to use in other bags too so you can make lots of different covers and swap them out.\" class=\"wp-image-15063\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-035b.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-035b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-035b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-035b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Top stitch around the entire top of the bag EXCEPT for the 1\/2 inch you need to leave unsewn on the side for the purse frame casing. &nbsp;Leave a space unsewn on all 4 sides to allow the purse frame to slide through.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-037b.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" class=\"wp-image-15065 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-037b.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-037b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-037b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-037b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/413;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-037b.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" class=\"wp-image-15065\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-037b.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-037b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-037b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-037b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Use your erasable fabric marker to draw a line down from the edge of the top of the bag at 1.5 inches and then another line parallel a quarter of an inch under that first one. &nbsp;This will be where the casing will fall for your frame. &nbsp;Check that it lines up with the gap you left when topstitching!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-038b.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" class=\"wp-image-15067 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-038b.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-038b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-038b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-038b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/413;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-038b.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" class=\"wp-image-15067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-038b.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-038b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-038b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-038b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The bag should look like this with the two lines straight across on each side. &nbsp;These will be your stitching lines to create the casing.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-040b.jpg\" alt=\"Easy to sew free bag pattern. The frame can be removed to use in other bags too so you can make lots of different covers and swap them out.\" class=\"wp-image-15068 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-040b.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-040b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-040b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-040b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/413;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-040b.jpg\" alt=\"Easy to sew free bag pattern. The frame can be removed to use in other bags too so you can make lots of different covers and swap them out.\" class=\"wp-image-15068\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-040b.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-040b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-040b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-040b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>This is what it should look like when both lines are sewn. This narrow channel is open on each end.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-041b.jpg\" alt=\"Easy to sew free bag pattern. The frame can be removed to use in other bags too so you can make lots of different covers and swap them out.\" class=\"wp-image-15069 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-041b.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-041b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-041b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-041b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/413;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-041b.jpg\" alt=\"Easy to sew free bag pattern. The frame can be removed to use in other bags too so you can make lots of different covers and swap them out.\" class=\"wp-image-15069\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-041b.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-041b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-041b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-041b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Unscrew the little nut from the end of the bar and pull it out. &nbsp;Then the bar goes through the first ring on the side of the frame and then through the casing in your bag. &nbsp;It should be reasonably snug and you'll need to gather the fabric a little as you go.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-042b.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" class=\"wp-image-15070 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-042b.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-042b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-042b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-042b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/413;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-042b.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" class=\"wp-image-15070\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-042b.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-042b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-042b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-042b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Once the bar comes out the other side, thread it through the hole in the frame and then add the nut back on. &nbsp;That one side is finished. &nbsp;Repeat exactly the same to add the bar to the other side of the bag and through the casing. &nbsp;Adjust your gathers and now your Ruffled and Ready bag is completed!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-062c.jpg\" alt=\"Easy to sew free bag pattern. The frame can be removed to use in other bags too so you can make lots of different covers and swap them out.\" class=\"wp-image-15050 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-062c.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-062c-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-062c-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-062c-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-062c.jpg\" alt=\"Easy to sew free bag pattern. The frame can be removed to use in other bags too so you can make lots of different covers and swap them out.\" class=\"wp-image-15050\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-062c.jpg 600w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-062c-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-062c-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Bags-and-purses-062c-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"275\" height=\"84\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Pin-Me.jpg\" alt=\"Pin Me\" class=\"wp-image-11600 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Pin-Me.jpg 275w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Pin-Me-150x46.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 275px) 100vw, 275px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 275px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 275\/84;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"275\" height=\"84\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Pin-Me.jpg\" alt=\"Pin Me\" class=\"wp-image-11600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Pin-Me.jpg 275w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Pin-Me-150x46.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 275px) 100vw, 275px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1000\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Pin-Me1.jpg\" alt=\"Easy to sew free bag pattern. The frame can be removed to use in other bags too so you can make lots of different covers and swap them out.\" class=\"wp-image-15055 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Pin-Me1.jpg 700w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Pin-Me1-210x300.jpg 210w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Pin-Me1-455x650.jpg 455w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Pin-Me1-105x150.jpg 105w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 700px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 700\/1000;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Pin-Me1.jpg\" alt=\"Easy to sew free bag pattern. The frame can be removed to use in other bags too so you can make lots of different covers and swap them out.\" class=\"wp-image-15055\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Pin-Me1.jpg 700w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Pin-Me1-210x300.jpg 210w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Pin-Me1-455x650.jpg 455w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Pin-Me1-105x150.jpg 105w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<h2>If You'd Like To Support Our Site<\/h2>\r\nIf you want to help us continue to bring you a wide selection of <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/free-sewing-patterns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">free sewing patterns<\/a> and projects, please consider buying us a coffee.\u00a0 We'd really, really appreciate it.\r\n\r\n<center><div class=\"ko-fi-button\" data-text=\"Buy me a coffee!\" data-color=\"#ff5f5f\" data-code=\"\" id=\"kofiShortcode773Html\" style=\"float: none; text-align: left;\"><\/div><\/center>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you remember the Made in a Snap Bag pattern? It&#8217;s a cute little purse but it is small, designed as a bag for your essentials. What if you need a little more room, have a lot of &#8216;essentials&#8217; or just prefer something in a different style? 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