This is not a traditional sewing pattern, you will learn how to draft the pattern yourself to your own preferred dimensions - please read all about the BHL Draft It Yourself collection .
MARIANNE EVENING BAG
A chic evening bag to match your finest handmade frocks! This DIY project uses up minimal fabric, can be sewn in under an hour and is the ultimate palette cleanser or sewjo reactivator. Fully lined, securely zipped and shaped with angled side seams and box corners, the finished bag can be worn as a classic shoulder bag, or adjust the strap to transform it into an elegant purse that dangles off your wrist.
Red roses - Dolce & Gabbana deadstock from Elisalex's stash
Green & blue floral - Jacquard from Elisalex's stash (originally from )
Black lace -
Cream - Leather from Matilda's stash
Denim - Upcyled jeans and sparkles from Jess' wardrobe and diamanté cup chain from
Orange gingham - Silk taffeta from Elisalex's stash (originally from )
Bag hardware such as D-rings, chains and zips from & Amazon. Please see for a detailed guide of all the hardware you will need.
Check out to see how other people have made this pattern!
The world of fabrics is your oyster with this project! Soft leather, sequin fabric, brocade, jacquard, velvet, denim, or anything else that takes your fancy!
Lightweight fabrics will need to be interfaced to add structure. For the lining, anything from calico to silk will work just fine.
- Pattern drafting supplies
- Your main fabric
- Your lining fabric
- Woven fusible interfacing (optional)
- 2 x 1⁄2” or 12mm rings D or O-rings*
- 1 x larger ring - this needs to be wide enough tofeed over your doubled up bag strap/chain*
- 1x 35-60cm decorative chain or handbag handle*
- Bag zipper to match the length across the top of
your bag* - Pliers for metal rings (if needed)*
- A hand sewing needle
- Your sewing machine and usual sewing tools and
supplies
