The Valora Bag (2 sizes +videos)
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The Valora Bag is a classy-shaped bag that comes in two sizes!
The designer wanted a small bag to carry her essentials but wanted something more unique than any pattern she could find. This bag is intended to be made with vinyl for the exterior and waterproof canvas for the lining, so it requires little interfacing. However, below are interfacing recommendations if you prefer to use cotton for exterior and/or lining fabrics.
This bag can also be made with little to no hardware or of course with tons of extras for fun! A very versatile and adaptable purse pattern.
Video tutorials:
Lauren has produced three video tutorials, which you can view by clicking on the play buttons below.
1. Video showing cutting and interfacing the Valora Handbag.
https://youtu.be/tn16-4neZkM
2. Video to sew the Valora Handbag - Large size.
https://youtu.be/e2k1y5uVe0M
3. Video to sew the Valora Bag - Small Size.
https://youtu.be/uwnCdfxJUgY
Finished dimensions are:
Small = 8” wide at the base by 9” tall by 4” deep.
Large = 11” wide at the base by 11” tall by 5” deep.
Materials Needed for the SMALL Size:
• 1/3 Yard Exterior Fabric (Vinyl)
• 1/3 Yard Lining Fabric (Waterproof Canvas)
• 8” x 4” & Two 2” x 2” scraps of Stabilizer *Such as Peltex 71F or Decovil Heavy
• 1 – Magnetic Snap
• 1 – 12” Handbag Zipper
o 14” If using zipper by the yard
• 1 – 7” or longer all-purpose Zipper
o 10” If using zipper by the yard
• 5 – Purse Feet
• Zipper End
• Double Sided Tape
Optional:
• 2 – ¾” D-rings
• 2 – ¾” Snap Hooks
• 1- ¾” Slide Adjuster
• 1 – 1.5” D-ring
• 1 – Tassel Clip
• 9mm Double Face Rivets
Materials Needed for the LARGE Size:
• 1/2 Yard Exterior Fabric (Vinyl)
• 1/2 Yard Lining Fabric (Waterproof Canvas)
• 11” x 5” & Two 2” x 2” scraps of Stabilizer *Such as Peltex 71F or Decovil Heavy
• 2 – Magnetic Snaps
• 1 – 16” Handbag Zipper
o 18” If using zipper by the yard
• 1 – 7” or longer all-purpose Zipper
o 10” If using zipper by the yard
• 5 – Purse Feet
• Zipper End
• Double Sided Tape
Optional:
• 2 – ¾” D-rings
• 2 – ¾” Snap Hooks
• 1- ¾” Slide Adjuster
• 1 – 1.5” D-ring
• 1 – Tassel Clip
• 9mm Double Face Rivets
The Pattern:
Includes 24 pages in total with 12 pages of instructions, and 12 pages of pattern pieces. (6 pages for the small size and 6 pages for the large size). Measurements are included on most of the pattern pieces.
Sewing time:
2 to 5 hours on average.
Download:
Please note this is a digital download PDF file, not a paper pattern. Please download immediately after check out.