Create a sweet appliqué butterfly handbag with this bag pattern from Monica Poole. The bag’s shape takes inspiration from the appliqué butterfly wings, and the bag features the same appliqué butterfly design on both sides of the bag.
Full materials list included
Customise the bag with your favourite fabrics and colours for the butterfly appliqué, or if you’re giving as a gift, customise to suit the bag recipient’s favourite colours
The appliqué method used is fusible-web appliqué with machine blanket stitch, but you can adapt to suit your preferred method of appliqué
Monica used bag batting to help stiffen the bag and keep its shape
Detailed step-by-step instructions, colour photographs and clear diagrams take you through all the steps, from the appliqué to bag construction and attaching the bag handles
Makes a great gift for teenagers and women
Ideal project for intermediate-level crafters with some bag making experience
