Heart Sacoche (Small Bag)

Fabric: 92/95mm Natural Banding (plain edge, 29ct), 2 pieces of 16 inches each

Threads: Perle 8, Floss, Wildflowers and Needle Necessities overdye
Beads: Mill Hill Cream

Stitches: Cross, Backstitch, Algerian Eye, Oblong Cross, Smyrna, Herringbone, Four-sided, Satin, Guillioche, and Upright Cross

Charm: Sterling Silver Heart-with-Vine (A new heart, reproduced from the Charland Designs heart collection, of an old Victorian heart)

A brand new use for linen banding! Named by my husband Dr. Bob, sacoche is French for small bag. The design came about because I wanted a bag that was dimensional. It is very easy to finish as it's just a matter of whip-stitching the sides together. A double thickness at the bottom provides weight, and twisted cording is used for a drawstring. Would make a great class project. I was so pleased to have thought the concept up!

Be sure to check out the matching Heart Sacoche Scissor Fob.