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N5 Fashion and Textiles Technology - practical skills videos

Please note: the patterns shown in the Video and PDF files are not identical, but both can be used to make a pleated bag.

Making a handbag (All links open as mp4 files)

Part 1 – Pleat, piping and yoke

Part 1 – Pleat, piping and yoke (9:32, 43 MB)

Part 2 – Joining the front and back

Part 2 – Joining the front and back (2:58, 14 MB)

Part 3 – Making the straps

Part 3 – Making the straps (4:14, 19MB)

Part 4 – Making the welted zip pocket

Part 4 – Making the welted zip pocket (12:05, 55 MB)

Part 5 – Fitting the magnetic clasp and lining

Part 5 – Fitting the magnetic clasp and lining (7:20, 35 MB)

Part 6 – D ring, slide and completion

Part 6 – D ring, slide and completion (4:27, 19 MB)

Making a handbag (All links open as PDF files)

Pattern (A4)

Pattern (A4)

Pattern (A3)

Pattern (A3)

Instructions for National 3, National 4, National 5 and Higher

Instructions for National 3, National 4, National 5 and Higher