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Girlfriends Bag Purse Pattern

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The Girlfriends Bag Has Two Great Looks!

Closed version

Make a bag for yourself and one for a girlfriend!

Snap the sides open – snap them closed:  two great looks. This versatile bag is not too big and not too small with a roomy inside pocket divided to suit your every need. Dress it up with a funky button and voila, you’re ready for anything!

This purse pattern is suitable for beginners. Find other beginner patterns here.

Be sure to view the photo gallery further down to see what others have done with this pattern!

Girlfriends Bag Pattern and Extras

Select any picture to view a slideshow that includes pattern requirements, plus available kits and notions. Click the pink button beneath the slideshow to shop the bag.

Girlfriends Pattern Cover
Girlfriends Pattern Requirements
Girlfriends Bag Hardware Kit - Brass
Girlfriends Hardware Kit - Nickel
Two Inch Button
Bosal In-R-Form Sew In Foam Stabilizer

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A comment from Yvette

Yvette saw the Girlfriends Bag pattern at Pine Ridge Knit and Sew.

This pattern caught my attention, and I made it on Sunday. It was so well written, clear and easy. Many thanks!



Brenda’s Photo Gallery

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Girlfriends Open
Girlfriends Bag Angled
Girlfriends Sides Closed
Girlfriends Sides Open
Girlfriends Snap
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Girlfriend-Striped-open

Show ‘n Tell Gallery

Click on the pictures in the gallery to see the full photo and description. To add your project and be entered in our monthly draw, go to Show ‘n Tell.

Debbie Baker - Girlfriends Bag
Victoria Gluch - Girlfriends Bag
Doreen Lund - Girlfriends Bag
Doreen Lund - Girlfriends Bag
Amy Turnbull - Girlfriends Bag
Mary Miller - Girlfriends Bag
Shirley Lowes - Girlfriends Bag
Cheryl Keep Girlfriends Bag
Cheryl Keep Girlfriends Bag
Bouwina Vanderkooy-Girlfriends Bag
Jan Alder-Girlfriends Bag
Joan D - Girlfriends
Girlfriends
Sue W - Girlfriends
Yvette C - Girlfriends
Shirley B - Girlfriends
Trish C - Girlfriends
Mary L - Girlfriends
Shirley B - Girlfriends
Shirley B - Girlfriends
Quilty Pleasures - Girlfriends
Mary L - Girlfriends
Linda B - Girlfriends
Mary L - Girlfriends
Marjorie S - Girlfriends
Mary L - Girlfriends - back view
Mary L - Girlfriends - Vinyl
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Mary L - Girlfriends
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