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Heart Shaped Purse

This heart shaped purse is a great advanced beginner project.  It is just a bit of a step up from a regular zipper pouch as we get into some more tricky shapes.

Level: Advanced beginner
Time: 2 sessions

Supplies:

Pattern will be provided.

  • fat quarter or 1/4 yard cut for exterior (quilting cotton)
  • fat quarter or 1/4 yard cut for interior (quilting cotton)
  • Optional for a sturdier bag 1/2 yard of fusible interfacing – OPTIONS:  SF101 is a more expensive but very high quality interfacing.  Or for a less expensive option go with Heat n bond medium weight non-woven fusible interfacing.
  • 9″ zipper for small size (if it’s a regular plastic zipper we can also always shorten it, just no metal zippers, no separating or invisible zippers)
  • 1 spool of all purpose thread
  • Cording to use for a strap.  about 1/4″ thick in diameter.  About 1-2 yards depending on student preference.
  • Optional – choose a fun zipper pull to add