Pattern delivered as an electronic download.
This versatile bag can be worn as a backpack, shoulder bag, or tote and is suitable as a second project for new sewers. Fully lined interior includes zippered pocket and divided patch pocket for pencils, cell phone, or other small items.
Digital Patterns
This style is provided as a digital pattern. It may be printed on both home printers (using either 8 1/2" x 11" or A4 paper) and at service bureaus that handle 36" wide sheets.
Suggested Fabrics
Medium- to lightweight fabrics such as upholstery fabric, cotton home decorating fabric, quilting cottons, linen, or wool.
Materials Needed
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3/4 yard medium-weight fabric (standard 44" wide) for the exterior (body) of the bag. (Allow extra fabric for matching or centering a pattern.)
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1/2 yard of medium-weight fabric (standard 44" wide) for the straps and inside patch pocket. (Straps are cut on the cross grain; for directional fabrics, buy 1 yard and cut the straps on the long grain.)
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3/4 yard light- to medium-weight fabric (standard 44" wide)
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1/2 yard cotton canvas (standard 60" wide)
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1 1/2 yards heavy sew-in interfacing (or 1/2 yard if using heavy-weight fabric for the exterior)
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Coordinating thread (one color to match each of your fabrics)
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Two 1 1/4" - 1 3/4" o-rings
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One magnetic snap
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Four small rivets
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One 7" zipper
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One 1" - 1 1/2" button
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Small scrap of lightweight fusible interfacing (approximately 2" x 9")
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Note: A walking foot is strongly recommended, due to the number of fabric layers.
Finished Dimensions
The body of the bag measures 13.5" tall (without the straps), 12" wide, and 2" deep.
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Designer Terms of Use: For personal, non-commercial use only. If you wish to make and sell items from the pattern, please contact the designer.
Format: PDF File - Available for Instant Download
Pages: 37 (Instructions and Illustrations: 13; Pattern Sheets: 24).
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