Antique Lace Wedding Bag

"This stunning vintage-style lace wedding bag is a beautiful crochet purse featuring intricate details that echo the romance of bygone eras. Accented with delicate lace, ribbon, and hand-sewn pearls along the strap, this wedding bag sparkles subtly, catching the light as the bride walks down the aisle. Small crocheted rosebuds with dainty leaves are carefully arranged in a sweet cluster at the front, adding a soft floral touch that perfectly complements a bridal bouquet. Thoughtfully constructed, this pattern includes easy modifications so the bag can be made larger or smaller depending on the bride’s needs—whether she desires a petite keepsake or a practical clutch to hold essentials (see my notes throughout the pattern for that modification). These details create an heirloom-quality design that is not only a functional piece for her big day, but also a treasured memento that she will cherish for years to come."

Crochet Hook8 or 1.5 mm hook (steel), 9 or 1.4 mm hook (steel)

Yarn Weight(0) Lace (33-40 stitches to 4 inches). Includes crochet thread.

Crochet GaugeApproximately 34 hdc sts in 4"

Finished SizeFinished bag should measure approximately 9" tall by 7" wide, excluding strap.

Materials List

• 500 yds Aunt Lydia's #10 crochet thread in “Natural”,  8 yds of pink crochet thread for the contrast stripe on the garter, accent stripes on the strap holders, and the rosette flowers, plus about 3 yds of a green crochet thread for the leaves
• 1.5mm hook – bag
• 1.4mm hook – rosette, leaves
• Scissors
• Yarn needle
• Stitch markers
• Sewing Pins
• 2 15mm metal rings for strap
• 1 yard 2″ 2-tier lace trim in Natural
• 70 #6 or #8 Pearl Beads
• Flexible beading needle for stringing beads onto #10 thread
• Sewing thread to match the two main colors of the top band of the bag.
• 1/4 yard satin fabric for lining (optional)