Mrs H – The Crossbody Bag – Paper Pattern

Originally designed for The Bag Retreat, the Crossbody Bag sewing pattern is a small shoulder bag with just enough storage for your essentials – purse, phone, keys, and sunglasses. As well as the central pocket, the bag has a shaped slip pocket and a hidden back pocket too, perfect for hiding away your phone or wallet.

The front flap of The Crossbody Bag is great for customising. Although the bag sewing pattern guides you through how to sew a quilt as you go French Braid, you could instead embroider or applique the flap, use another patchwork technique, or keep it simple with a feature fabric. Style The Crossbody Bag your way!

Try to choose fabrics which are not too thick. Fabrics such as upholstery fabrics and faux leather will be dependent on the strength of your sewing machine. At its thickest, you’ll be sewing through 8 layers of outer.

Fabric:

Scraps of co-ordinating fabric, at least 3 different patterns, you will need to cut (10) 2” x 8” (5cm x 20cm) and (1) 2” x 2” square
5/8 yd (0.5m) Outer
3/4 yd (0.6m) Lining (directional will need more)
1 1/8 yd (1m) Medium weight interfacing (40″ or 90cm wide)
1 x FQ Fusible fleece
9” x 10” (23cm x 25.5cm) Non fusible batting/thin foam stabiliser

Hardware:

(1) x 6″ (15cm) #3 zip for the zipped pocket or use longer and cut to size
(1) x 3/4″ (18mm) Slim magnetic snap
(2) x 1/2″ (1.2cm) Strap clip with D-Ring
(1) x 1/2″ (1.2cm) Triglide buckle
(4) x 9mm x 8mm Double cap rivets (Optional)

RECOMMENDED FABRICS: Please review the back of the pattern cover for recommended fabrics. Shop our selection of Cork Fabric or Faux Leather, for a designer finish. We also offer quality Interfacing and Stabilizers