Sew Bohemian Bags for Your Dolls

This groovy, Bohemian bag is a through-back design from the 1960's and 70's.
In its's time it was  considered reminiscent of Victorian crazy quilts.
Which just goes to show that fashion, like history, repeats itself. 

 

       I made this simple purse for our 18" dolls  by drawing half of the large letter "U" on a folded piece of paper. This became my pattern. 

1. Cut two felt pieces alike, using a similar pattern, for your doll to trace around on top of felt. Choose whatever colors you would like, of course. 
2. You will also need to cut several lengths of felt approximately 1/2 in width to sew between your felt pieces all the way around the "U" shape, excluding the top opening of the purse.
3. Around the upper edge of the opening of the purse, sew on a lace trim. 
4. Attach a purse strap using the same measurements as you used to sew the side panel into the purse itself. 
5. Now decorate the felt doll purse with lace, embroidery, crochet flowers, beads etc... 
6. Make a loop from yarn or fabric to attach to the inside, center of one edge of the doll's purse. 
7. Then attach a decorative button or bead to the opposite side, in the middle, so that the loop may be slipped over the button to close the purse.

See our Barbie couture bags here.