bag sewing pattern

Finished measurements: 35cm x 30cm. Base 9cm deep.

Recommended fabrics: medium to heavy weight cotton, denim, medium weight wool.

Notions required: 12″/30cm bag zip, interfacing, D-ring/ lobster clasp.

Fabric quantities vary depending on which pattern pieces you cut from similar fabrics. Listed are the largest pieces so that you can mix and match to create your own unique combination:

Lining: 35cm x 90cm

Front & Back: 35cm x 100cm

Wrap Pocket: 30 x 65cm

Wrap Pocket Band: 18 x 60cm

Handles: 65 x 20cm

All other smaller bits fit onto 40cm of 112cm width fabric but may also easily be taken from remnant of your other fabrics.

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Our PDFs include an A4 / letter size print-at-home format (that includes instructions) and an A0 size for copyshop printing (the instructions are in a separate A4 file.) Files can be instantly downloaded. You will find your link to the pattern on both the payment acceptance page and as an email. For security reasons the link is valid for 48 hours – if you miss the download window, please email your receipt to [email protected] for a new one.

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The Weekend Bag is a spacious tote with two over-shoulder handles. The exterior has a diagonal front pocket that wraps around the back and a smaller phone pocket peeping out from behind it. The interior is fully lined with two pockets and a D-ring key fob. The bag closes securely with a zippered, recessed panel.