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TOP GUSSET
Press the long side of each 2 ½” x 12”
piece of fabric in half. Pin closed zipper under folded
edges. Stitch each side of the zipper using an
adjustable zipper foot.
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SHOULDER STRAP
Fuse interfacing to wrong side
of shoulder strap fabric following the manufacturer’s
instructions. Press under 1” on the long side. Press
the remaining fabric over the pressed length as shown.
Working from the underside of the strap, zigzag stitch
over the open edge. Repeat on the opposite side of the
shoulder strap.
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Pin the underside of the shoulder strap to the right
side of one short end of the gusset top. Baste. Repeat
on the other short end of the gusset.
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MATERIALS
½ yd. fabric
½ yd. heavyweight fusible interfacing
¼ yd. fusible web
12” zipper
Matching thread
Two safety eyes or buttons
Small pieces of fabric for applique and contrast
Cut the purse, ears and nose from pattern pieces.
You will also need the following:
Fabric
1- 2 ½” x 15” Bottom gusset
2- 2 ½” x 12” Top gusset
1- 3” x 36” – Shoulder strap option
2- 3” x 14” – Handle option
Interfacing
1- 2 ½” x 15” Bottom gusset
2- 2 ½” x 12” Top gusset
1- 3” x 36” – Shoulder strap option
2- 3” x 14” – Handle option
Cat Purse
Tutorial