FUN CHRISTMAS GIFT HANDBAG TO MAKE Step by Step Tutorial

Cutting Guide

Use one FULL SHEET of 12” x 12” pattern paper

·          Score at 12,5cm horizontally from top and bottom edge.

·          Then Score at 6cm vertically from left and right edge.

·          NOW, as per sketch 2, measure 6cm from your two inner lines and score upwards. These are now your inner flaps. 

·          Fold inwards and adhere these to the inner body of your bag.  Your bag will now have its outer FORM.

DECOR

·     CUT TWO 18,5cm x 6cm CONTRAST pattern (my BLACK), score at 3cm along length and adhere to top of bag.  Outlined mine in white pen.

·          Punch holes and put ribbon through for handles.

·          Cut a slit along top edge of one side about 3,5cm wide.

·          Cut a CONTRAST pattern to 22cm x 2,5cm (my STRIPE)  Thread through the slit and adhere together to make a Strap.  Thread through your buckle and adhere with Velcro / pop dot to front of card.