Purse Gavia

Sewing level: Beginner
Available formats: A4, Letter

Gavia is a great sewing project for beginners.
In this small purse you can store a variety of things like money, keys, cosmetics and much more.

The sewing instructions are in video format. So you can easily follow them.

Purse Measurements: 13cm (5″) wide, 7cm (2¾”) high, 6cm (2⅜”) deep

Required Materials
  • 23 x 28 cm (9″ x 11″) fabric (e.g. canvas, cotton, synthetic leather, oilskin)
  • 23 x 28 cm (9″ x 11″) lining (e.g. cotton)
  • 18 x 28 cm (7″ x 11″) interfacing (stabilizing like Vilene S320/Pellon 809 decor bond or wadding like Vilene H630/Pellon 987 F)
  • 1 zipper, about 18 cm (7″) long
Sewing Instructions

Video Chapters

00:30 supplies overview
01:01 tabs
02:04 preparing zipper
02:57 sewing fabric side parts to the zipper
03:57 sewing lining side parts to the zipper
06:22 sewing together corners
08:02 close opening
08:34 result

Sewing Pattern

You can download this PDF pattern here for free:

Available formats: A4, Letter

1 cm (⅜”) seam allowance is included in the pattern.

This pattern is for PERSONAL USE only.
It is NOT for commercial use.