How to Make a Purse for Your American Girl Doll

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Cut from fabric: One 3 1/4" x 2 1/4" (8.25cm x 5.7cm) rectangle (flap lining) One 3 1/4" x 2" (8.25cm x 5cm) rectangle (front) One 3 1/4" x 4 1/2" (8.25cm x 11.4cm) rectangle (back with flap) One 15" x 1 3/4" (38cm x 4.4cm) rectangle (strap) Optional: cut a piece of trim 3 1/4" (8.25cm) wide.

   Repeat with the front. , Center your piece of trim over line and stitch in place.
   
   This step is optional. , Make sure to attach the flap lining to the side of the back with flap with trim.
   
   Sew the front to the bottom of the back with flap in the same manner. , Trim seam allowance close to zig-zag stitching.
   
   This will prevent excessive fraying.
   
   Cut off corners close to stitching, turn to the right side and press. , Repeat so that folded edges meet in the middle.
   
   Press again so the outside pressed edges meet.
   
   Stitch. ,, Enjoy your new doll purse! ,
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   Step 2: Press one long edge of the flap lining 1/4" (6mm) to the wrong side and stitch.

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   Step 3: Use your ruler to draw a line 3/4" (19mm) from the the short edge of the back with flap.

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   Step 4: Sew the flap lining

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   Step 5: with the right sides together

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   Step 6: to the top of back with flap on the sides that aren't stitched and top edges.

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   Step 7: Zig-zag stitch through all layers along long sides of back with flap.

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   Step 8: Press the long edges of the handles 1/4" (6mm) to the wrong side.

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   Step 9: Place the ends of the handle 1/2" (12.7mm) within the inside of the top of the front and stitch in place.

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    Step 10: Fold flap down and press.

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    Step 11: Finished.

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