1952—How to Make Hats
by Ruby Carnahan

Over Shoulder Bag

OVER SHOULDER BAG

Trace and Cut Bag Pattern:

Place all pieces of bag pattern on foundation felt and material. Cut out. Cut #2 piece double, both felt and material. Mark and notch each piece as pattern is marked. Baste material and felt together. Cut #2 piece out of elastic net and cut in half lengthwise. Also cut a piece of elastic net 9" x 2" for bottom of bag. Match markings and stitch side seams on #1 piece together. Match markings and stitch #2 pieces. Turn to right side, press and slip a piece of elastic net in each cuff and baste each cuff to top of bag. Stitch #3 piece flat, press and baste to each side of bag at top and stitch. Make a facing to fit top of bag 3" wide. On the right side of this facing stitch a piece of material 9 1/2" x 1 1/4" on each side, making a groove for Fa-cile Spring Fastener, Style K'B, 11" long. Baste and stitch facing around top of bag. Turn over and baste to inside of bag. Slip elastic net in bottom of bag and sew to felt. Slip lining in bag and hem to facing. Slip spring fastener in bag.

Facile Fastener's special patented handbag closure simplifies the construction of handbags at home or in school projects. The hinged corners of the fasteners come apart for insertion in sleeves sewn into purse and are easily assembled to form a solid and substantial closure that will last indefinitely.