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Little Girls Purse Pattern {free}

10 years ago I was obsessed with bags. I used to coordinate with what I was wearing, and had a hard time resisting when I saw one that I liked. Fast forward until today, and I’ve been using the same giant bag (it’s pretty, so don’t be sad for me – hehehe) for almost a year and a half… What? I just don’t have time to think about it.  But you know what?  My daughter does, and she loves little bags.  She carries around precious playmobil dolls, her sunglasses, or any of the other super important things she has to take with her whenever she leaves the house :). So after seeing a really cute purse on Boden’s Spring/Sumer collection, I decided it was time to have some fun making a little girls purse for her precious things.  It also helps me revive my bag obsession, on a miniature level. The little girls purse pattern, free for download.

Join us in crazy-bag-land with this free kids purse pattern and tutorial. Hope you like it!

How to make a little Girls Purse, with Free Pattern.


 

How to make a little Girls Purse, Free Pattern by Ines Melo

How to make a little Girls Purse, Free Pattern by Ines Melo


To make the little girls purse pattern you will need the following materials…

MATERIALS:

  • Koi bag pattern – get it HERE
  • Outer/Main Fabric (about 30x35cm) I’m using voile from Cloud9 Koi collection
  • Lining Fabric (about 25x30cm) I’m using cotton couture solids from Michael Miller
  • 2 pieces of fusible interfacing (2cm squares)
  • 1 set of Kam Snaps
  • 80cm of twill tape/ribbon for strap
  • Matching Thread (I’ll be using contrasting thread throughout the tutorial so that the seams are more noticeable)
  • General sewing supplies

NOTE: All seam allowances are 1cm.

How to make a little Girls Purse, Free Pattern by Ines Melo


HOW TO:

Step 1

Using the pattern, cut:

  • 2 bag top pieces (main fabric)
  • 2 bag bottom pieces (main fabric)
  • 2 bag lining pieces (contrast fabric)

How to make a little Girls Purse, Free Pattern by Ines Melo

Step 2

Gather your bottom outer pieces until they have the same size of the top pieces longest side. I like to do this by sewing 2 rows of parallel stitches the closest to the edge as I can, about 0.5cm apart from each other and then gently pull the bobbin threads until my pieces have the same size (don’t forget you can’t backstitch at the beginning and end so that you can pull the bobbin threads).

KOI girls bag

Step 3

Pin top and bottom outer pieces right sides together and sew them with a straight stich. Trim seam allowance to 0.5cm and finish the raw edges (I’ll be using my pinking shears throughout the tutorial but you can use your preferred method) . Press it towards the top piece. (Repeat on the other pieces) You can also topstitch close to the seam if you prefer.

KOI girls bag

KOI girls bag

KOI girls bag

Step 4

Place one of the pieces of fusible interfacing to the wrong side of one of the lining pieces and iron it in place according to the marking on the pattern piece (shaded square – the square is centered and 1cm from the top). Repeat to the other lining piece. If you want to use a magnetic snap instead of Kam snaps you should attach it now, centering them with the interfacing squares.

KOI girls bag

Step 5

Place the lining pieces on top of each other, right sides together and sew them with a straight stitch along the sides leaving a 5cm opening at the bottom. Trim seam allowance to 0.5cm and finish the raw edges.

KOI girls bag

Step 6

Place the outer pieces on top of each other, right sides together and sew them along the sides. Trim seam allowance to 0.5cm and finish the raw edges.

KOI girls bag

Step 7

With right sides together place your outer bag inside the lining and sew all around the top with a straight stitch. Before you sew sandwich your twill tape/ribbon between both layers aligning it with the side seams and being careful not to twist it. Trim the seam allowance to 0.5cm and finish raw edges.

KOI girls bag

KOI girls bag

KOI girls bag

KOI girls bag

KOI girls bag KOI girls bag

Step 8

Using the 5cm gap you left on the lining turn the bag inside out. Close the gap on the lining. Tuck lining inside the bag and press all around the top. You can topstitch along the top of the purse (optional).

KOI girls bag

Step 9

Attach the Kam Snaps centering them with the top piece of the outer bag as shown on the photo and you’re done!! YAY

How to make a little Girls Purse, Free Pattern by Ines Melo

How to make a little Girls Purse, Free Pattern by Ines Melo

How to make a little Girls Purse, Free Pattern by Ines Melo

I’ve named it Koi after the fabric I made this version with. It’s from Rashida Coleman Hale Koi collection for Cloud9 and I think it suits it perfectly. Hope you like it too. 😀

How to make a little Girls Purse, Free Pattern by Ines Melo

How to make a little Girls Purse, Free Pattern by Ines Melo

How to make a little Girls Purse, Free Pattern by Ines Melo

Thanks for stopping by, until next time…

Happy Sewing!

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Comments

  1. Rita @ ConversasdeHermanas says

    May 14, 2015 at 9:08 am

    Perfect bag for little ones! I love it! great tutorial!

    Reply
    • Ines Melo says

      May 14, 2015 at 5:06 pm

      Thanks Rita. I’m so happy you liked it! <3

      Reply
  2. Andreia Salgueiro says

    May 14, 2015 at 9:36 am

    Love it! Perfect tutorial! I´ve got a little bag lover over here as well <3

    Reply
    • Ines Melo says

      May 14, 2015 at 5:10 pm

      Can’t wait to see what you make Andreia! <3

      Reply
  3. Erin Keith says

    May 14, 2015 at 11:42 am

    Adorable Ines!! A perfect little bag. 🙂

    Reply
    • Ines Melo says

      May 14, 2015 at 5:10 pm

      Thanks a million Erin! So glad you liked it. <3

      Reply
  4. Soraia says

    May 14, 2015 at 11:56 am

    Love it! Perfect tutorial! Downloading the pattern right now to make one little girl happy later! 😉

    Reply
    • Ines Melo says

      May 14, 2015 at 5:11 pm

      Yay, so happy to know that Soraia. really looking forward to see your version. <3

      Reply
  5. Au fil du canal says

    May 14, 2015 at 12:47 pm

    Thank you ! It is just sooo perfect for our little girls !

    Reply
    • Ines Melo says

      May 14, 2015 at 5:14 pm

      Thank you! So happy you liked it! <3

      Reply
  6. Maria Borges Duarte says

    May 14, 2015 at 4:26 pm

    It’s adorable, love it and my girls would love one as well, I’m sure!!
    It’s already in the top of my “to do” list 😉

    Reply
    • Ines Melo says

      May 14, 2015 at 5:15 pm

      Oh can’t wait to see what they have to say about it and see your versions! <3 Thank you.

      Reply
  7. Mie says

    May 14, 2015 at 7:59 pm

    Absolutely adorable!! My girls – especially W – are obsessed with bags. At some point she didn’t leave the house for several months without bring her gold quilted handbag haha. Maybe I should sew one together with her.

    Reply
  8. Diana says

    May 15, 2015 at 4:58 am

    Loved it! Great tutorial! I’m definitely doing this one for my friend’s little girl! 😀

    Reply
  9. Anne Weaver says

    May 15, 2015 at 12:17 pm

    So cute! I havr a Craft Gossip post scheduled for later today that links to your pattern: http://sewing.craftgossip.com/?p=82499 –Anne

    Reply
  10. marta says

    May 15, 2015 at 3:28 pm

    Lovely purse, Ines!
    I am printing right now the pattern pieces to make one (or many!)…
    Thanks for the great tutorial!

    Reply
  11. Sarah says

    June 9, 2015 at 10:08 pm

    Love this little bag tutorial, thanks so much for sharing. Can’t wait to make one!

    Sarah x

    Reply
  12. Claire says

    November 12, 2015 at 3:33 pm

    thank you for this tutorial, about to attempt a couple of bags as Christmas presents for the little ones 🙂

    Reply
  13. Dianne says

    December 7, 2015 at 10:43 am

    Thanks so much for this pattern. I will be making 4 of them for my little granddaughters……..
    Thank you for sharing ?

    Reply
  14. Trudy says

    July 16, 2016 at 2:45 am

    Great little pattern, fun to make! I made one for my 3yo neice.

    Reply
  15. Veronica says

    January 9, 2018 at 8:39 am

    Hi! Looking forward to trying this pattern out. I’m teaching my 6 year old daughter and her 7 year old friend how to sew. I’m thinking we’re going to give this a try tomorrow. I need to buy the fusible interfacing today, but not sure how thick it should be. Any advice on that? I have never used KAM snaps (I just ordered a kit last night), SO I have no idea how thick it should be. Thanks in advance!

    Reply
  16. Sarah Haylock says

    April 7, 2020 at 4:37 pm

    Y 8yr old made this today all by herself. Thank you for making such a simple pattern for her to follow. We are both super chuffed with the results ?

    Reply
    • Ines Melo says

      April 13, 2020 at 5:46 pm

      Hi Sarah! So happy to know that! Would love to see a pic of her version.
      Big hugs!

      Reply

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