Anchor Embroidered Purse - ANC0003-38 - Downloadable PDF

Anchor Embroidered Purse – ANC0003-38 by Arorua

This free downloadable PDF embroidery pattern from Anchor, designed by Arorua, guides you through creating a beautifully embroidered purse measuring 13 x 8 cm. Rated as an intermediate difficulty project, it is an ideal next step for crafters who have mastered basic embroidery and are ready to work with multiple colors and more intricate stitch combinations on a functional accessory.

What Is Being Made

The finished project is a small embroidered purse, decorated with a detailed embroidery design worked directly onto the fabric surface. At 13 x 8 cm, it is a compact and elegant piece that showcases hand embroidery as both a decorative and practical craft. The pattern reference number is ANC0003-38 and it was originally published in 2019 by Arorua for AnchorCrafts.com.

Materials Used

The pattern calls for Anchor Stranded Cotton embroidery floss in 8-metre skeins. The design uses a rich palette of nine colors, referenced by the # symbol followed by the Anchor color code. The specific shades required are:

• #00851
• #00850
• #00883
• #01003
• #01004
• #00341
• #00281
• #00280
• #00279

In addition to the floss, you will need scissors, your chosen fabric for the purse, and materials for transferring the pattern. This is a needle and thread embroidery project — no knitting needles or crochet hooks are required. A size 5 embroidery needle is specified for working the design.

Pattern Transfer Techniques

The PDF provides clear guidance on two different methods for transferring the embroidery design onto your fabric, allowing you to choose the approach best suited to your material:

Carbon Paper Method

This method is recommended for darker colored fabrics. Place your fabric on a hard surface, lay a piece of carbon paper on top — choosing a carbon paper color that contrasts with your fabric — and then position the printed pattern on top of that. Trace the pattern lines firmly with a pencil to transfer the design cleanly onto the fabric beneath.

Silk Paper Method

This method works particularly well for thick fabrics such as felt. Trace the pattern onto silk paper, pin the silk paper directly to your fabric, and then stitch right through both the paper and the fabric. Once the embroidery is complete, the paper can be carefully removed, leaving the design stitched cleanly onto the fabric.

Stitches and Techniques

The pattern includes a detailed sketch that serves as a stitch reference guide, indicating which stitches are used in each area of the design and how many strands of Anchor Stranded Cotton should be used for each element. Anchor Stranded Cotton is a six-strand divisible thread, meaning crafters can separate it into individual strands to achieve finer or bolder lines depending on the stitch and area being worked.

Embroidery at this intermediate level typically involves a combination of outline stitches, fill stitches, and detail work. The use of multiple colors and varying strand counts allows for shading, depth, and texture within the finished design, making this a rewarding project for those looking to develop their embroidery skills further.

About the Designer and Brand

Arorua is the designer behind this pattern, created exclusively for Anchor, one of the most established names in embroidery thread and needlecraft. The pattern is available as a free downloadable PDF from AnchorCrafts.com, making it easily accessible for embroiderers who want to explore Anchor's range of Stranded Cotton colors in a practical, stylish project.