Free Pattern - 1940s Claudia Tote Bag #495

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Vintage 1940s Claudia Tote Bag #495

Quick & easy to crochet this charming tote purse…stylish lines of classic design…sophisticated & smart, season-spanning, wardrobe favorites…perfect for any occasion!

MATERIALS: 

1200 yd spool F & K Gimp, or 3 gross yds Baby Soutache, or 4 spools Plastic

#4 Bone Crochet Hook

½ yd Lining Material

2 Handles

Zipper [if desired]

STITCHES:                                    

BET  =       Between

CH    =       Chain                           

DC    =       Double Crochet

PATT =       Pattern

REP  =       Repeat

SC    =       Single Crochet  

SK    =       Skip

ST     =       Stitch

Ch 97 sts.

1^ST ROW:  1 Sc in each ch st.  Ch 3, turn.

2^ND ROW:  * Sk 1 st, 1 dc in each of next 3 sts, 1 dc in sk st *.  Rep bet * across row, ch 3, turn. 

Rep 2^nd row for 14”, then work 1 row of sc.

Make paper patt from crocheted piece & lay aside to be used later.

FINISHING: 

Fold bag in half & join sides with sc.

Work 3 rows of sc around top of bag.

Cut lining according to paper patt & sew tog. 

Shirr lining bag form to correspond with crocheted bag.

Insert finished lining in bag.  

Sew in zipper.

Create tabs for handles with 2 strips of sc to desired width.

Sew on Tabs. 

Attach Handles.

Note:  Cardboard or lightweight plastic may be inserted between 2 layers of lining & bag to give shape extra support.

ENJOY!