Blue Calla Aster Handbag – Paper Pattern
The Coneflower cross body bag is a great, medium-sized unisex bag. It is an easier project, perfect for confident beginners.
It has an exterior zippered pocket on one side and a main flap closure with two magnetic snaps, concealing a hidden pocket perfect for a regular iPad. You can carry the bag with the flap towards your body for added security or carry it with the flap pointing outwards.
For the bag’s interior, there are two slip pockets and one zippered pocket.
The bag can be made in a variety of fabric types: fabric, cork, vinyl or waxed canvas. You can interface your bag with fusible fleece for a softer structure or with foam for a more structured look, according to your personal preference.
SUPPLIES:
Exterior fabric:
1/2 yard Exterior fabric 1
1/4 yard or less Exterior fabric 2/Vinyl/Cork
Lining fabric:
1 yard Lining fabric
Interfacing:
4 yards Fusible woven interfacing (20” wide)
8” W x 2.75” H Firm sew-in stabilizer (Pellon Peltex 70/Stiff Stuff interfacing)
1/2 yard Fusible fleece (45” wide)
***If you wish, you can substitute the fleece with foam for the body (not including the flap which requires fleece). You will need:
1 yard Foam interfacing (20” wide)
Notions and Supplies:
(1) 1.5” Rectangle slide
(2) 1.5” Rectangle ring
(2) 18mm magnetic snap
(1) 9” zipper (#3 dress zipper) for exterior pocket
(1) 7” zipper (#3 dress zipper) for interior pocket
Measurements: 9” W x 11” H x 2.75” D (23 cm x 28 cm x 7 cm)
SEWING EXPERIENCE: This project is suitable for a confident beginner.
PLEASE NOTE: This pattern is in ENGLISH
Blue Calla Honeysuckle Hobo – Paper Pattern
The Honeysuckle Hobo bag is a large bag with 2 exterior zippered pockets, one sewn into the extra deep gusset and another on the front of the bag.
On the inside, there are 2 slip pockets and another zippered pocket but you can add additional pockets if you prefer as the bag is quite large. This bag would make an excellent carry-on travel bag.
It comes with instructions for a shorter shoulder strap however you can easily change this to an adjustable strap for cross body carrying.
Supplies:
Exterior fabric:
1 1/4 yards Exterior fabric 1 (44” W)
1/3 yard Exterior fabric 2/vinyl/cork (58” W)
1 Fat quarter Exterior Focal fabric
Lining fabric:
1 3/4 yards Lining fabric (44” W)
Interfacing:
5 yards Fusible woven interfacing (20” wide)
3/4 yard Fusible fleece (45” wide)
9” W x 6 3/4” H Firm Sew-in Stabilizer (Pellon Peltex 70/Stiff Stuff interfacing)
Notions and Supplies:
(2) 1.5” O-rings
(2) 1.5” Swivels
(1) 20” double pull or single pull zipper for main closure (MUST be #4.5 or #5)
(1) 9” zipper for exterior pocket (MUST be #4.5 or #5)
(1) 7” zipper for exterior pocket (can be a #3 but you may want to match it to first two exterior zippers)
MEASUREMENTS: 15.5” W x 8” H x 6.75” D (39.37 cm x 20.3 cm x 17.5 cm)
SEWING EXPERIENCE: This project is suitable for an intermediate sewist.
Blue Calla Snowdrop Satchel – Paper Pattern
The Snowdrop Satchel comes in 2 sizes: shoulder bag and handbag size. You can make shoulder straps, handles and/or cross body straps depending on your personal preference. The sides of the bag folds in with D-ring straps and a choice of fabric ties OR tassels. Included in the pattern are instructions for an interior zippered pocket.
SUPPLIES:
LARGE SIZE:
Exterior fabric:
1/2 yard fabric (quilt weight or home decor/canvas)
1/4 yard home decor width vinyl/faux leather
Lining fabric:
1 yard quilt weight cotton
Interfacing:
1 yard foam interfacing
1/4 yard fusible fleece
3 yards fusible woven interfacing
1/4 yard Peltex
Notions and supplies:
(1) 14” zipper (#3 or #5)
(1) 8” zipper (#3)
(4) 1” D-rings
(4) 1” rectangle rings
(1) 1.5” rectangle slide
(2) 1.5” swivel clasps
(4) purse feet (optional)
(2) 1/2” swivel clasps (optional for tassels)
SMALL SIZE:
Exterior fabric:
1/2 yard fabric (quilt weight or home decor/canvas)
1/4 yard home decor width vinyl/faux leather
Lining fabric:
1 yard quilt weight cotton
Interfacing:
1/4 yard foam interfacing
1/4 yard fusible fleece (or FQ)
2.5 yards fusible woven interfacing
1/4 yard Peltex
Notions and supplies:
(1) 9” zipper (#3 or #5)
(1) 6” zipper (#3)
(4) 3/4” D-rings
(4) 1” rectangle rings
(1) 1” rectangle slide
(2) 1” swivel clasps
(4) purse feet (optional)
(2) 1/2” swivel clasps (optional for tassels)
MEASUREMENTS:
SMALL: 9.5″ W x 8″ H x 3.25″ D
LARGE: 14″ W x 10″ H x 5″ D
SEWING EXPERIENCE: This bag is suitable for a confident beginner with some experience making zippered pouches and bags. It will take about 4 hours to complete the first.
PLEASE NOTE: This pattern is in English
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MATERIALS NEEDED:
Fabric:
1yd (0.9m) Outer
1/2yd (0.5m) Contrast
1yd (0.9m) Lining
1/2yd (0.5m) Foam Stabiliser
8” x 12” (21cm x 31cm) Fusible Fleece
2 1/2yd (2.25m) Medium Weight Interfacing – Based on 40” wide. Narrower will need more
8” x 12” (21cm x 31cm) Firm Interfacing (Peltex, Decovil 1 or Stiff Stuff)
Hardware:
1 x Tongue lock/Thumb Catch
6 x 8mm post x 9mm cap Double Cap Rivets
1 x 9” (23cm) zip for lining pocket (size 5)
Tools:
Double sided basting tape
Duct tape
Zip foot
Walking foot
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The Jangles Anchor Bag is a stylish and modern handbag, with a structured feel and plenty of bag bling! It’s perfect for tucking under your arm as you shop or while out with friends or family. With a zipped central divider, a zip pocket and slip pocket, it’s great for helping to organise all the things you need to carry with you. And the space between the zip bridge and the top of the bag is just the right size to carry a folded umbrella!
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This handbag sewing pattern is a great opportunity to experiment with how to use bag hardware to add bling, as it guides you through how to use zips as piping, and how to use the eye-catching Strap Anchors that help give this bag its structured feel.
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Fabric:
1yd (0.9m) Outer
1yd (0.9m) Lining
36″ x 14″ (91cm x 36cm) Foam Stabiliser
3yd (2.75m) Medium Weight Interfacing
Hardware:
4 x Strap Anchors (Long John or Diamond) – we recommend using anchors from Emmaline Bags
1 x 8″ (20cm) #3 Zip
2 x 12″ (30.5cm) #5 Zip
1 x Metal Zip End
4 x 5/16″ (8mm) post Rivets for handles
Optional Hardware:
1 x 22″ (56cm) #5 Zip for Zip Piping, or 2 x 11″ (28cm) #5 Zips
12 x 5/16″ (8mm) post Rivets for use with Long John Strap Anchors OR 16 x 5/16″ (8mm) post Rivets for use with Diamond Strap Anchors
Optional Cross Body Strap:
60″ x 4″ (152cm x 10cm) Cross Body Strap Fabric
2 x 1″ Swivel Clips
1 x 1″ Triglide Ring
2 x 1/2″ D-Ring
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The Ring Sling bag is cleverly constructed to reduce cutting time and maximise stability. Through the off-set seams the bag has stability with very little stabiliser needed. In fact, if you’re using faux leather, you may wish to omit the stabiliser altogether!
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The Ring Sling is classified as a beginner bag sewing pattern. It is written in UK English and has been thoroughly tested by a team of expert pattern testers, including beginner bagmakers.
The Ring Sling bag has finished dimensions of 12″ x 10″ x 5″ (30.5cm x 25.5cm x 12.5cm).
Fabric:
- 1 yd (0.9m) Outer – Non directional is best
- 1/2 yd (0.5m) Pocket Contrast – Non directional is best
- 1 yd (0.9m) Lining
- 3 yd (2.75m) Medium weight interfacing (40″ or 90cm wide)
- 3/4 yd (0.7m) Fusible Fleece
Hardware:
- (1) x 12″ (30.5cm) #5 zip for the top (If using continuous zip use 16″ (40.6cm) of tape)
- (1) x 10″ (25.5cm) #3 zip for the zipped pocket or use longer and cut to size
- (2) x 1 1/2″ (3.8cm) Round ‘O’ rings
- (1) x 1″ (2.5cm) Triglide buckle
- (1) x Metal Zip End
- (6) x 9mm x 8mm double cap rivets (Optional)
Tools:
- Double sided basting tape
- Zip foot
- Walking foot
- Fray Check
- Pressing Cloth
- Pinking Shears
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New from Sewing Patterns by Mrs H – The Studio Backpack! With a modern design and clean lines, The Studio Backpack would make a great work bag, school bag or everyday bag.
The Studio Backpack uses a lot of bag bling. The adjustable backpack straps are fixed to the Studio using strap tabs securely attached (and riveted for extra security!) to O-rings at the top of the bag.
Short strap handles also affixed through the O-rings give you another set of options for carrying your beautiful bag. Depending on the length you choose to make your strap handles, you could also carry The Studio on your shoulder, in the crook of your elbow, or as a tote in your hand – when you’re not wearing it as a backpack, of course!
No surprise – this design is packed with pockets! On the outside, two large slip pockets that are ideal for showing off fabric panels, or customising with embroidery, patchwork or a little extra bag bling. Inside, under a secure top zipper closure, there’s a lovely large central space, zipper pocket, and slip pockets.
Designed for adventurous beginner bagineers, The Studio Backpack bag sewing pattern includes a lot of different bagmaking skills, with comprehensive instructions to guide you through as you learn these useful techniques.
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Pattern Features
The Studio Backpack bag sewing pattern features comprehensive instructions, pattern pieces, and colour photographs.
The Studio Backpack bag sewing pattern is classified as an advanced beginner to intermediate level bag sewing pattern. It is written in UK English and has been thoroughly tested by a team of expert sewing pattern testers.
The Studio Backpack bag has finished dimensions of 12″ wide x 11.5″ high x 5″ deep (30cm x 29cm x 12.5cm)
What materials will I need for this bag?
Fabric:
- 2/3 yard (0.6m) Exterior
- 1 1/3 yard (1.2m) contrast
- 1 yard (0.9m) lining
- 20″x36″ (51cm x 92cm) Foam Stabiliser
- 30″ x 12″ (76cm x 30.5cm) decovil light
- 2 1/4 yd (2m) Medium Weight Interfacing 1yd (90cm) wide, narrower will need more
Hardware:
- 1 x 14″ (35.5cm) #5 zip (cut continuous zip 16″ (41cm))
- 1 x 10″ (25.5cm) #3 zip (cut continuous zip 12″ (30cm))
- 4 x 1/2″ (12mm) purse feet
- 2 x Slim 3/4″ (18mm) magnetic snaps or 1 Slim 3/4″ (18mm) magnetic snap & 1 Half moon magnetic snap
- 4 x 1 1/2″ (3.8cm) O rings
- 4 x 1 1/4″ (2cm) rectangle rings
- 2 x 1 1/4″ (2cm) Strap sliders
- 14 x Medium Rivets: 3/8″ Caps x 5/16″ Post (9mm x 8mm)
- 11″ x 4 1/4″ (28cm x 11.5cm) bag base or thin cutting mat
- 1 x 2″ x 1/2″ (5cm x 1.2cm) scrap of foam stabiliser
Supplies:
- Double sided basting tape
- Zip foot & walking foot
- Wonder clips
- Fray Check
- Pressing Cloth
- Pinking Shears
- Duct Tape
- Chalk marker or erasable pen
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FINISHED SIZE: 10-3/4” wide, 6” high, and 2-1/4” deep
FEATURES: flap closure with bag lock, interior zipper pocket, adjustable shoulder strap, optional hardware embellishments