{"product_id":"the-merryn-handbag-by-country-cow-designs-printed-paper-book-pattern","title":"The Merryn Handbag by Country Cow Designs (Printed Paper Book Pattern)","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe Merryn Handbag by Country Cow Designs\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/8237\/files\/logo_941eff84-f1df-46ef-8370-56ba78f9ea85.png?v=1752872043\" alt=\"\" width=\"174\" height=\"99\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis large handbag has a beautiful slouchy look but the straps make it stand out and the hardware adds some bling. Inside, there are plenty of pockets and elastic to organize your things. This sewing pattern is suitable for intermediate bag makers. The pattern includes step by step photo instructions and tips.  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/c1IUY_Y_I1I?si=pMq2rs7I5U9uJfUT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eVideo tutorial\u003c\/a\u003e is also available. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 99.9306%; height: 299.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 106.4px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.1164%; height: 106.4px;\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIncluded in this pattern:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.4629%; height: 106.4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIncludes full colour printed pattern instructions as well as printed pattern pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResealable bag\/envelope to keep your paper pattern safe and sound!\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 145.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.1164%; height: 145.6px;\"\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Pockets: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.4629%; height: 145.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge size for carrying everything you need\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandles and crossbody strap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 Interior slip and 1 zip pockets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 Interior elastic bottle holders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZip top closure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull video tutorial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 47.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.1164%; height: 47.6px;\"\u003eDifficulty Level: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.4629%; height: 47.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.1164%;\"\u003eApprox Finished Size: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.4629%;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e9” tall x 14” wide x 6” deep [23cm x 35.5cm x 15cm]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen unfolded, it is 11\" [28cm] tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSupplies: \u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pb-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pt-4\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis bag looks luxurious when made using \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"faux leather and vinyl for bag making and sewing\" href=\"https:\/\/emmalinebags.com\/collections\/fabric-interfacing\/Other-Substrates_Faux-Leather\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efaux leather\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eCork is NOT recommended\u003c\/strong\u003e because most cork fabric won’t wear well with the fold on this bag. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/emmalinebags.com\/collections\/quilting-cotton\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCotton \u003c\/a\u003eis a great option, but you may want to increase the thickness\/stability of your stabilizer to ensure the bag isn’t too slouchy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the lining I like to use a \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Designer quilting cotton\" href=\"https:\/\/emmalinebags.com\/collections\/quilting-cotton\" target=\"_blank\"\u003equilting cotton\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"light cotton canvas for sewing and bag making\" href=\"https:\/\/emmalinebags.com\/collections\/quilting-cotton?filter.p.m.filters.fabric_theme=Light+Canvas\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecotton canvas\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pb-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pt-4\"\u003eWhatever fabrics you decide to use, make sure they’re suitable for your sewing machine. For domestic machines, it’s usually best to stick with lighter fabrics, especially for your first bag.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pt-4\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pt-4\"\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 99.9306%; height: 224px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 98px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.1543%; height: 98px;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFabric \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem\u003e(I like to use \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"faux leather and vinyl for bag making and sewing\" href=\"https:\/\/emmalinebags.com\/collections\/fabric-interfacing\/Other-Substrates_Faux-Leather\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efaux leather\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e or \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"light cotton canvas for sewing and bag making\" href=\"https:\/\/emmalinebags.com\/collections\/quilting-cotton?filter.p.m.filters.fabric_theme=Light+Canvas\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecotton canvas\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for the exterior, and \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Designer quilting cotton\" href=\"https:\/\/emmalinebags.com\/collections\/quilting-cotton\" target=\"_blank\"\u003equilting cotton\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for the lining):\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.425%; height: 98px;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e1 yd [100cm] exterior fabric (cork is NOT recommended as it won't wear well on the fold)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 yd [100cm] lining fabric\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 126px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.1543%; height: 126px;\"\u003eInterfacing \u0026amp; Stabilizers:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.425%; height: 126px;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedium weight woven interfacing - enough for all cotton fabrics (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/emmalinebags.com\/products\/emmaline-fusible-woven-cotton-interfacing-1-yard?_pos=4\u0026amp;_psq=ebf\u0026amp;_psid=79254544c\u0026amp;_ss=e\" title=\"Woven cotton interfacing for bag making and sewing - fusible\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEB-Fuse™ Light\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/emmalinebags.com\/products\/pellon-shape-flex-woven-fusible-sf101-1-2-yard?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=sf101\u0026amp;_psid=d931983f9\u0026amp;_ss=e\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSF101\u003c\/a\u003e or similar)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e13\" [33cm] Medium\/firm stabilizer (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/emmalinebags.com\/search?q=decovil+light\u0026amp;options%5Bprefix%5D=last\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDecovil Light\u003c\/a\u003e or similar)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15\" [40cm] Ultra firm stabilizer (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/emmalinebags.com\/products\/pellon-peltex-one-sided-fusible-71f-1-4-yard?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=peltex+71\u0026amp;_psid=cc659ee32\u0026amp;_ss=e\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePeltex 71F\u003c\/a\u003e or similar)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.1543%;\"\u003eZippers: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.425%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e30\" [77cm] \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/emmalinebags.com\/collections\/5-zipper-tape\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e#5 Nylon Coil Zipper\u003c\/a\u003e \u0026amp; 2 x \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/emmalinebags.com\/collections\/5-zipper-pulls\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epulls\/sliders\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.1543%;\"\u003eHardware: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.425%;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x 1\" [25mm] \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/emmalinebags.com\/collections\/bag-hardware?sort_by=manual\u0026amp;filter.p.m.filters.product_type=Swivel+Hooks\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSwivel hooks\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 x 1\" [25mm] Strap wraps (optional, for use with rolled handles)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 x 1\" [25mm] \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/emmalinebags.com\/collections\/bag-hardware?sort_by=manual\u0026amp;filter.p.m.filters.product_type=Strap+Sliders\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStrap sliders\u003c\/a\u003e (for faux leather, use \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/emmalinebags.com\/collections\/bag-hardware\/products\/wide-strap-sliders-for-thicker-straps-2-pieces?_pos=8\u0026amp;_fid=6da36c1f7\u0026amp;_ss=c\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewide mouth strap sliders\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 x 1\" [25mm] \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/emmalinebags.com\/products\/rectangular-strap-end-caps-1-wide-in-5-finishes-4-pack?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=380a4ce95\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStrap ends\u003c\/a\u003e (increase to 10 if having flat handles)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 x 2\/3\" [16mm] \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/emmalinebags.com\/collections\/bag-hardware?sort_by=manual\u0026amp;filter.p.m.filters.product_type=Purse+Feet\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epurse feet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/countrycowdesigns.com\/product\/16mm-2-3-large-prong-bag-feet-680\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (optional)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x 3\/4\" [18mm] \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/emmalinebags.com\/collections\/bag-hardware\/products\/d-rings-4-pack?_pos=7\u0026amp;_fid=ddd6c7fdd\u0026amp;_ss=c\u0026amp;variant=32580048748624\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eD-rings\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 x 1 1\/2\" [38mm] \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/emmalinebags.com\/collections\/bag-hardware\/products\/o-rings-1-1-2-38-mm-x-4mm-in-nickel?_pos=10\u0026amp;_fid=ae8ffe580\u0026amp;_ss=c\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eO-rings\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/emmalinebags.com\/products\/zipper-ends-in-nickel?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=zipper+end\u0026amp;_psid=7e4705f2b\u0026amp;_ss=e\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eZipper end\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25 x Medium \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/emmalinebags.com\/products\/double-cap-rivets-3-sizes-5-finishes-available-50-packs?_pos=2\u0026amp;_psq=rivet\u0026amp;_psid=ca1789ad2\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;variant=836945444873\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDouble cap rivets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/countrycowdesigns.com\/product\/double-cap-rivets-95\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (optional - and reduce to 17 if using strap wraps)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e4 x 1\" [25mm] Strap wraps (optional, for use with rolled handles)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.1543%;\"\u003eAdditional Supplies: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.425%;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e17\" [44cm] of 3\/8\" [1cm] wide \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/emmalinebags.com\/search?q=elastic\u0026amp;options%5Bprefix%5D=last\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eelastic\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for pen holders etc (optional)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e19\" [48cm] of 1 1\/2\" [4cm] wide \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/emmalinebags.com\/search?q=elastic\u0026amp;amp;options%5Bprefix%5D=last\"\u003eelastic\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for bottle holders (optional - and 2\" [5cm] wide \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/emmalinebags.com\/search?q=elastic\u0026amp;amp;options%5Bprefix%5D=last\"\u003eelastic\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e will work fine too)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e24\" [61cm] of 1\/8\" [4mm] wide \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/emmalinebags.com\/search?q=piping\u0026amp;options%5Bprefix%5D=last\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003epiping cord\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (optional for rolled handles)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/emmalinebags.com\/collections\/sewing-supplies-notions?sort_by=manual\u0026amp;filter.p.m.filters.product_type=Adhesive+Tapes+%26+Glues\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDouble sided tape\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/c1IUY_Y_I1I?si=03klVhxtY20vIUEE\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePattern and instructions are intended for personal use only. These resources are not for commercial purposes.  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou can sell products made from this design on a home-based production scale.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pb-8\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Country Cow Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42792197914704,"sku":"CCD-016","price":25.74,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/8237\/files\/the-merryn-handbag-by-country-cow-designs-printed-paper-book-pattern-sewing-patterns-emmaline-bags-inc-5147466.jpg?v=1786118901","url":"https:\/\/emmalinebags.com\/products\/the-merryn-handbag-by-country-cow-designs-printed-paper-book-pattern","provider":"Emmaline Bags Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}