Introduction

Welcome! I’m excited you’ve decided to create

with me. I’m a self-taught designer

and seamstress. I founded Rustic Horseshoe in 2009.

I hope you enjoy creating your version of this cutie as much as I enjoyed designing it! I originally created my horse purse and satchel patterns in the winter of 2017. My pattern templates are hand drafted then put into their finished digital format.

Thank you for reviewing my copyright statement and terms of use at the end of this tutorial. I greatly appreciate your honesty and respect of the hard work I put into developing my patterns.

We are all diverse in our methods of sewing and crafting. I offer suggestions for different options and encrouage you to find what suits you best.

It is beneficial to read this tutorial

in its entirety before beginning

this project. I stand behind all

of my products and encourage

you to contact me if you have

any questions along the way.

My contact information can be

found at the end of this tutorial.

Now that I have that out of the

way…what are you waiting for?!

Let’s get this adorable bag made!

PURSE OR SATCHEL?

There are two design

options: a small rounded

purse or a larger rect-

angular satchel which

can fit small books, etc.

The construction and

techniques are the same

with the exception of

two minor differences.

I have the purse creation

process pictured for this

tutorial and have noted on applicable steps for any differences in

the manner the satchel is constructed, it is otherwise constructed

as demonstrated with the purse.

JUST FOR KIDS IDEA!

Make this a fun project for a birthday party, play date, etc. Sew

up the purses without any of the applique and let the kids em-

bellish them! You know best the talents and abilities of the chil-

dren you’re providing this craft for. Provide the necessary adult

supervision and assistance. Fabric pieces can be backed with a

permanent non-sew in iron-on adhesive such as Heat N Bond

Heavy or they can be glued or hand stitched in place. You may

even want to let them embel-

lish it with fabric paints or puff

paints. You can pre-make yarn

forelocks to be chosen by the

little crafter and glued in place

or you can sew them in during

the construction of the bag.

Have fun with it!

PURSE5¾" W x 6¼" H x 2" D

SATCHEL6¼" W x 8" H x 3" D

Supplies .............................................2

Preparation .......................................3

Glossary .............................................3

Construction & Assembly ......4-12

Inspiration ................................13-14

Copyright & Terms of Use .......... 15

Pattern Templates ...................16-22

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Construction & Assembly1. Applique:

TIP: Upcycle some fabrics from old shirts, jeans, etc. Here I used the corduroy fabric from an old shirt to create a fun textured muzzle.

Step 1: If using spray adhesive, cut the pieces for

applique from the appropriate fabric and spray

the back of the fabric with adhesive per product

instruction then place on your project for applique.

If using iron on adhesive the shapes need to be

traced reversed/mirrored onto the iron-on adhesive

in order for it to be the correct orientation when

placed on your project. I’ll walk you through the

process using a nostril as an example:

• Trace over the nostril template using a permanent

marker.

• Flip the paper over to the backside, the permanent

marker should be visible.

• Trace over the nostril again on the backside of the

paper.

• Place the iron-on adhesive over the drawn nostril.

• Trace the nostril onto the paper side of the iron-on

adhesive.

• Iron the adhesive to the back of the fabric you’re

using for the nostril.

• Cut the nostril out of the fabric which is bound

with the adhesive backing.

• Peel the paper backing from the nostril to expose

the adhesive.

• Set the nostril in place

and iron to activate the

adhesive and secure it to

your project for sewing.

(See step 2 for an easy

way to achieve proper

placement.)

PERSONALIZATION IDEA: Make it extra special by monogramming the child’s name somewhere on the purse, such as under the flap. You can do this with machine embroidery, hand embroidery or cut the letters from fabric backed by iron-on adhesive and complete using machine applique. This needs to be done prior to assembling the purse or satchel.

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Free Mini Tutorials

Find many free tutorials on my website. These

tutorials include making applique eyes if you prefer

to have fabric eyes instead of plastic eyes. They also

include fun variations such as painting plastic eyes

or making lush eyelashes from feathers and more!

Take a look at www.RusticHorseshoe.com in the

'Mini Tutorials' section.

Find more inspiration and projects at www.RusticHorseshoe.com