Grand Revival is a company that was founded by Tanya Whelan. Originally she was a fabric designer for Free Spirit fabric and has a wonderful line of vintage style designs such as “Barefoot Roses” and the “Ava” collection. In 2008 she introduced a small line of sewing patterns that included the “Flea Market”, “Ava” and “Ella” bags. The “Practical Bag” is another pattern in this line. It features an oversize bag that is perfect for a day at the beach, carrying baby goods or a day at the market. This stylish bag is fully lined and easy to make. You won’t need any fancy extras, just a yard of fabric for the outside and 5/8 yard for the lining. Mix and match your favorite Free Spirit fabrics. The pattern cover is shown with the Ava rose fabric. Order now and you can have this done by vacation time!

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Since 1999 the design team of Bella Nonna have been creating unique and fresh quilt patterns. The owner Jayme Crowe has turned her love of sewing into a delightful pattern and book company. Her quilts have been featured on HGTV and PBS television. This pattern “Boutique Shoulder Bag” features charming feminine style embellished with a bow and ruffle top. It features a hands free shoulder strap and a roomy inside to stow all of your goodies. Mix and match your favorite fabrics to create your own one of kind look. Perfect project for teenagers too! Pattern includes complete instructions to complete this project. Finished bag measures 12″ x 17″.

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Anna Maria Horner has been a retail designer since 1995. Her passion for bold patterns and vibrant colors have been a common thread in her designs. Recently she came out with a pattern line that represents that same passion for sewing. We love the retro look and feel and hope you do too! The Multi-Tasker Tote is a large and roomy bag that is perfect for the weekend flea market or maybe just an afternoon of shopping at the mall. This style has four easy to reach pockets to keep all of your neccessities at hand! This is so fun to make and you can use your favorite fabrics to mix and match while creating your own one of a kind bag. Finished product measures 18″ wide and 14 1/2″ tall. Order now so you can sew this bag for your next vacation!

FABRIC requirements:
Light to mid-weight quilting cottons or mid-weight home dec fabrics suggested.

44in. wide fabrics
1 yard for exterior panels, pocket, loop
2 yards for lining, pocket panels and straps
(A total of 3 yards if all from the same fabric)

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54in. wide fabrics
2/3 yard for exterior panels, pocket, loop
1 2/3 yards for lining, pocket panels, and straps
(A total of 2 1/3 yards if all from the same fabric)

INTERFACINGS:
1/4 yard of 22in. wide Pellon Peltex II (R) Ultra Firm double sided fusible interfacings
1 1/4 yards of 22in. wide lightweight one sided fusible interfacing (Pellon (R) is great)

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