F6.

Francesca
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F6 BODY
Cut 2 of fabric
Cut 2 of lining
Cut 2 of interfacing
CASING STITCHING LINES
ACCESSORY (F)
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ACCESSORY (F)
F6 cutting line
F1/F4/F6
CROWN/BASE
Cut 6 of fabric
Cut 6 of lining
Cut 6 of interfacing
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francesca (f6)
TEST SQUARE
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APPROXI MATE DI MENSI ONS OF FI NI SHED BAG
2212" circumference at widest point; 1412" tall from botom point of bag to upper edge when
straightened
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The Francesca
T
he F family of patterns transitions (ahem) seamlessly from hat to
handbag. Te bag is created with four fabrics (here, in velvet and
three shades of silk dupioni), all accented with a contrasting binding.
For an unencumbered night out, this bag is the ideal accessory: Te
extra-long, narrow strap allows for hands-free, cross-body wearing.
FABRI C AND NOTI ONS
Fabric 1: yard fabric, any width, for
bottom of outer bag
Fabric 2: yard lining fabric, any width
Fabric 3: yard fabric, any width, for
body of outer bag
Fabric 4: yard fabric, any width, for
binding around upper edge of bag,
drawstrings, and strap
1 yard interfacing suitable to fabric
(NOTE: For sample shown, sew-in
interfacing was used for velvet on
the lower bag and fusible interfacing
was used on the silk dupioni of the
upper bag.)
yard sew-in interfacing for straps
(NOTE: If using sew-in interfacing for
the bag, you will probably have enough
left over for this application.)
Tread to match fabrics
TOOLS
Straight pins
Scissors
Tailors chalk or disappearing fabric-
marking pen or pencil
Clear ruler
Hand-stitching needle
Medium safety pin
MACHI NE(S)
Standard sewing machine with needle
appropriate to fabric choice
PATTERN F6
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Bags are of every shape,
size, and color, of metal,
beads, silk, lace, cloth, and
leather. But do not depend
entirely on an elaborate bag.
Have at least two others for
service.
Mary Brooks Picken, c. 1920s
CUTTI NG DI AGRAMS
PATTERN PI ECES USED
F1/F4/F6 Crown/Base
(traced and cut on the
F1 cutting line)1
F6 Body9
Assembly
1
From fabric 1, pin and cut six F1/F4/F6
Crown/Base pieces on the F1 cutting
line. From fabric 2, pin and cut six F1/
F4 Crown pieces, also on the F1 cutting
line, and two F6 Body pieces. From
fabric 3, pin and cut two F6 Body pieces.
From fabric 4, cut a 24" 1" strip on
the bias for the binding. Cut a 48" 2"
strip on the bias for the strap (this may
be pieced together to form this length;
see Chapter 1, page 27, for instructions).
Cut two 26" 1" strips on the bias for
the drawstrings (these may be pieced if
necessary to form this length).
2
To make the bottom of the bag, apply
the interfacing to the wrong side of
all six Crown pieces cut from fabric 1.
Using chalk, transfer the large dot from
the pattern piece to the interfacing on
each piece.
With right sides together, pin three
Crown pieces together, aligning the raw
edges. Beginning at the outer edge and
ending at the large dot, stitch a " seam.
Press open seam allowances. Stitch the
remaining three Crown pieces cut from
fabric 1 together in the same manner.
For Fabric 4; any width fabric:
For Fabric 1; any width fabric:
For Fabric 2; any width fabric:
For Fabric 3; any width fabric:
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With right sides together, stitch the two
completed sections together in a " seam.
Press open the seam allowances.
3
Find the center of the lower edge
of the Body pieces (both outer and
lining) and mark with a single notch. See
illustration below. Apply the interfacing
to the wrong side of the two Body pieces
cut from fabric 3. Using chalk, transfer the
dots from the pattern to the wrong side of
the fabric pieces. With right sides together,
pin and stitch the double-notched edges
of these two Body pieces in a " seam,
leaving the space between the dots open.
Press open the seam allowances.
4
Find the center of one of the six
bottom pieces on the upper edge and
mark. Mark the center of the piece that is
opposite also. With right sides together,
align these marks with the single notches
on the Body and pin them together
around the perimeter of the bag.
Stitch a " seam.
Press the seam allowance upward toward
the Body.
5
Repeat Step 2 for the six Crown pieces
cut from fabric 2, which will form the
lining of the bag bottom.
6
Using chalk or a disappearing fabric
ink pen, transfer the casing stitching
lines to the right side of the two Body
pieces cut from fabric 2.
With right sides together, pin and stitch
the double-notched edges of the Body
pieces cut from fabric 2 in a " seam,
leaving open the space between the
casing lines. Press open the seam
allowances.
7
Repeat Step 4 for the lining.
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8
With wrong sides together, place the
completed lining into the completed
bag, aligning the seams and the center
fronts. Pin the bag to the lining around the
upper edge and baste " from the edge.
9
With wrong sides together, lightly
press the binding strip in half
lengthwise. Fold the outer edges in to
meet the center crease and press it in half
again.
Open out one long edge of the binding.
Press under one short end ". With right
sides together, place this pressed-under
short end at the center back of the bag
and pin.
Continue pinning the binding around the
bag until you come to the origination
point and overlap ". Cut of any
remaining binding. Stitch a " seam
around the top of bag.
Fold the binding to the wrong side and
press. Hand-stitch the lower folded edge
of the binding to the bag on the wrong
side using an invisible stitch.
10
With the bag wrong side out,
straighten the bag and the lining,
aligning the seams as much as possible.
Pin the bag and the lining together
around the casing. Using thread to match
the outer bag and beginning at one side
seam, stitch along the upper casing line.
Stitch around the lower casing line. Turn
the bag right side out.
11
To form the drawstrings, press the
bias piece in half lengthwise with
wrong sides together. Fold the long edges
in to meet the center crease and press
again. Pin. Stitch close to the folds.
Repeat for the second drawstring.
12
From the right side, pull a
drawstring through the casing
opening on one side of the bag using an
attached safety pin. When you reach the
same opening, pull the drawstring out
and align the cut ends. Te casing is open
on the inside just to help you guide the
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drawstrings. Tese will be stitched closed
at the end.
13
With a safety pin attached, pull the
remaining drawstring through the
opposite side seam opening, keeping the
second drawstring on top of the frst
drawstring. When you reach the opening
again, pull the drawstring out and align
the cut ends.
14
On each side, tie the ends of the
drawstring together in a knot
leaving an approximately 1" tail.
Slipstitch the side seam openings in the
lining to close.
15
If necessary, stitch the bias sections
together to attain the 48" length
for the strap. With right sides together,
pin on the diagonal and stitch a "
seam. Press open the seam allowances.
See Chapter 1, page 27 for additional
instructions on making bias tape.
16
When required length is attained,
with wrong sides together,
lightly press the bias strap piece in half
lengthwise. Fold the outer edges in to
meet the center crease and press it in
half again. Cut a narrow strip of sew-
in interfacing the length of the strap.
Slide it into the crease. You can use more
than one piece if necessary to cover the
entire length. Fold the strap over the
interfacing and pin. Stitch close to the
outer folds. Cut the short ends straight
across and press under ".
17
Place the pressed-under short end
on the inside of the bag just below
the casing, centered over the side seam.
Pin and hand-stitch to secure it.
Without twisting the strap, stitch the
opposite end of the strap to the opposite
side of the bag in the same manner.
18
Pull the knots straight out from
the bag simultaneously to cinch
the bag closed. Place your hands in the
upper bag and push outward to open.
19
Leave the top of the bag up or
fold over the casing to reveal the
contrasting lining.
MAKE YOUR
OWN MAGI C
Construct from coton
canvas, coton duck, or
colored denim yardage and
add self fabric loops to the
inside on the side seams.
Atach purchased purse
hardware to the loops and
a narrow leather strap for a
daytime look.