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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

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Fabric and supplies available at The Wobbly Bobbin.


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

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

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Click on the pictures in the gallery to see the full photo and description.

Joanne P - Girlfriends
Mary L Girlfriends - Vinyl Back
Laurie B  - Girlfriends
Joanne - Girlfriends
Jo Ann W - Girlfriends
Cathy N - Girlfriends
Cynthia - Girlfriends
Donna B - Girlfriends
Diane - Girlfriends
Cathy N - Girlfriends
Cindi L - Girlfriends
Brenda Miller - Girlfriends
Cinthia M - Girlfriends
Anja - Girlfriends
Beth Y - Girlfriends
Barb M - Girlfriends
Barb M - Girlfriends 2
Annette - Girlfriends
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