Felt Handbag

handbag pattern
1/4 yard fabric for outside of bag (suede cloth, upholstery or vintage fabrics)
1/4 yard 100 percent cotton fabric for bag lining
1/4 yard coordinating fabric for handle
wool or felt scraps, various colors
beads, shell buttons
pearl thread (or embroidery floss) in gray or beige color
embroidery needles
coordinating quilting thread
D-rings or belt buckles
metal snap closures
straight pins, scissors, ruler
rotary cutter, mat and ruler
water-soluble marking pencil
sewing machine
iron, ironing mat or board