Big n Beautiful Betty Bag

If you are looking for a free purse pattern that is practical, lovely, fashion-forward, and big enough to hold everything you might possibly need, this sewn bag pattern is going to be your new best friend. This Big n Beautiful Betty Bag lives up to its name! Absolutely stunning and extra spacious, you are going to fall absolutely in love with this free sewing pattern. A lot of times free purse patterns are simple totes or little dainty pieces. That isnt the case with this one! This fab find is the perfect wardrobe staple that carries it all!
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Time to CompleteWeekend project
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ladyknight926 5489 702
Jun 21, 2020
I am unable to download the pattern without subscribing to a service called "Box". How can I get the pattern?

Shattucksouth
Aug 07, 2014
I can get the pattern, but where are the directions?

Shattucksouth
Aug 07, 2014
Nevermind, I figured it out. When you click on the link for the bag tutorial it takes you to U Handbags website and everything is there.

jvaldazes 0025646
Jul 22, 2014
Hello I love this betty bag. I am from Dominica, W.I. And am having trouble finding the frame for this bag, is there somewhere I can order it ? And what size am I to look out for? Thanks Jenny

Ellies Necie
Jul 06, 2013
I made this for my daughter. It came out perfect & she gets compliments all the time. Wish I could share pics of it! Thank you for such an awesome pattern!

shepherd 1195975
Mar 21, 2013
I cannot find the answer to what others have posted...how big are the pattern pieces? I WANT to make this bag!!

joynickl 2957706
Jun 12, 2012
Please, Please help me. I cannot find an oversize frame for Big Beautiful Betty, I have tried JoAnn's. Michaels, Hobby Lobby and all over the internet and largest I can find is about 8-10 inches. Thanks, Joyce E-Mail joynickl@yahoo.com

dplvngstn 5746400
Jun 28, 2012
Try this link. http://u-handbag.com/item.php?item_id=437&page=2&category_id=4

Shattucksouth
Aug 07, 2014
Go to U Handbags to order, or buy anything that is 10" x 3".

menamero 5536317
May 07, 2012
I love this bag and want to make it..Can i get most of the product at Joann's? Also the pattern how big do i need to enlarge it for the size you made?

joynickl 2957706
Apr 27, 2012
Beautiful bag, where do you get your supplies, frame, rope etc.? Please keep up the goodies!!!!! joy

pamjewel
Apr 24, 2012
Hi,I just registered and I want to make the big n beautiful betty purse.I am having a difficult time printing out the size of the pattern.Could you please tell me the correct size of the pattern pieces.I am new at this,please help.

ragsangle 2397143
Apr 14, 2012
I forgot to say I also made one with covering the frame with a contrasting fabric [same as lining] it came out great...it wasn't too hard to do but took a lot of patience...

ragsangle 2397143
Apr 14, 2012
I think I should have left it at home in closet after I made it because now everyone wants one...I make totes all year round plus other bags,wallets,etc...and my daughter sells them at the craftfair...but now this one I have gotten way too many request for...so it's a major homerun! Thanks ! PS I'm working on the smaller version ones as well and think they will be just as great...sorry can't use a pattern for just one thing I'm a tweeker gotta use it several ways!

menamero 5536317
May 31, 2012
Can you let us know what size did you make the pattern when printing it out. Also can it be printed from my home printer? Beautiful purse and i really would love to have one.

Karen Hicks
Feb 16, 2012
Where can I get the frame?

judithmollen 01167 55
Jan 18, 2012
I absolutely love this purse--but it looks very difficult to make--it is soooo pretty

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