Sunday, November 25, 2018

Free Pattern - 1940s Fiona’s Elegant Envelope #499

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Vintage 1940s Fiona’s Elegant Envelope #499

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

MATERIALS: 
1200 yd spool F & K Gimp, or 4 spools Plastic, or 3 gross yds Baby Soutache
#4 Steel Crochet Hook
½ yd Lining Material
Large Snap Fastener
Ornamental Pin

STITCHES:                                    
CH    =       Chain                           
INC   =       Increase
PATT =       Pattern
SC    =       Single Crochet  
ST     =       Stitch
TOG =       Together

Ch 11”.  work in sc, using back of st.

Inc 1 st at one edge only every row until inc edge meas 10”.

Work even for 11”.

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

FINISHING:
Fold into shape & sew tog tightly.

Cut lining according to paper patt & sew tog. 

Shirr lining bag form to correspond with crocheted bag.

Insert finished lining in bag. 

Sew Snap Fasteners to bag for closure.

Attach ornamental pin to outside of bag.

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

ENJOY!