Piece them together randomly. Align the edges together, right sides together. Pin together. Sew a 1/4" seam along the pinned edge. Press the back seams open. Trim the fabric to create straight edges and repeat the process of piecing the fabric until you have an area that is a bit larger than 7 3/4" x 10".  Align the patchwork on top of the bottom embroidered piece, right sides together. Pin in place, and sew a 1/4" seam along the left side only. Press the seam.

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Create a patchwork piece that is a bit larger than 6 1/2" x 4 1/2".  Align it on top of the top embroidered piece, right sides together. Pin in place. Sew a 1/4" seam along the right side only. Press the seams.  Align the assembled top piece on top of the assembled bottom piece along the top edge, right sides together. Pin in place and sew a 1/4" seam along the pinned edge only. Press the seam.  Trim the entire shape to 14"x14".

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Next, using heavy-duty thread and a decorative stitch, top-stitch along some of the seams. The heavy duty thread shows up better than regular all-purpose thread because it is thicker. Glue decorative trim along some of the seams using fabric glue, too.

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To prepare the side and bottom pieces, cut two pieces of fabric (faux suede is used here) to 4" x 14" for the sides. Cut one piece to 20 1/2" x 4" for the bottom.  Align the side pieces on top of the embroidered piece, right sides together, along the side edges of the embroidered piece.  Pin in place and sew a 1/2" seam along the pinned edges only. Press the seams.  Align the bottom piece along the bottom edge of the assembled embroidered/side piece, right sides together. Pin in place and sew a 1/2" seam along the pinned edge; press.

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Add other embellishments like feathers, buttons, and baubles. Use fabric glue to glue the feathers in place. Hand-sew the buttons in place.

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Use the same process to create the other side of the bag. Cut down the piece to 14" x 14" before adding the side and bottom fabric.

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Align the two sides together, right sides together. Pin in place, and sew a 1/2" seam along the side and bottom edges. Leave the top edge open.

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To create the flat bottom and sides, at each bottom corner, align the center side seams with the center bottom seam.  Sew a seam along the very bottom of the triangle shapes at each corner. Turn the fabric right side out, and the outer shell of the bag is complete.

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Next, cut four 4" lengths of 1/4" x 1/2" ribbon. Wrap the ribbon around the ends of the purse handles forming loops. Glue the loops in place with fabric glue.

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Pin the ends of the ribbon loops at the top edge of the outer shell about 2" in from each top corner. About 1" of excess ribbon should extend out past the outer edge of the fabric.

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To prepare the inner lining, cut two pieces of sturdy fabric (faux suede is used here) to 14" x 14" (for front and back). Cut two pieces to 7" x 13 1/2" (for sides), and one piece to 13 1/2" x by 7" (for bottom).

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Lay the front piece (one of the 14" x 14" pieces) flat and align the side pieces on top, right sides together, with the side pieces aligned with the side edges of the front piece.  Pin in place and sew a 1/2" seam along the pinned edges.

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Align the back piece with the open long edges of the side pieces, right sides together. Pin in place and sew a 1/2" seam along the pinned edges.

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Align the bottom piece with the bottom opening of the side/front/back piece, right sides together. Pin in place and sew a 1/2" seam along the entire outer edges of the back piece.

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To complete the inner lining, insert the outer shell inside the inner lining, right sides together, with the handles tucked inside. Pin in place and sew a 1/2" seam around the top edge leaving a 6" opening in-between one of the purse handles.  Stitch back and forth over the ribbon loops to reinforce the seam.  Turn the bag right side out.

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To prepare the bottom insert, cut a piece of plastic canvas to 12 1/2" x 5 1/4". Insert the plastic canvas inside the bag between the bottom of the outer shell and the inner lining.

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Tuck the inner lining inside. Fold the fabric of the opening in 1/2" and press.  Press the seam along the entire top edge of the bag.

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Top-stitch a 1/4" seam along the entire top edge.

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Spooky designs and a darker color scheme give this side of the bag a delightfully frightful look for Halloween.

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Stitch a light and cheerful theme for the other side of the bag for an unexpected surprise. Or, pick your favorite colors and designs to create your own different sides, or to make your bag the same of both sides!

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