535 – Bag-ettes Pattern

Three Styles (three sizes)

Skill Level:  2, Easy

With this sewing pattern you can create three styles of bags -- The Hipster, a small shoulder-sling; The Downtowner, a pocketbook-style bag; and The Weekender, a bag perfect for overnight travel.  All bags are fully lined and have a top zipper closure and three strap length choices.  Each bag can be made with an optional inside zipper pocket.  

Bag Sizes:
The Hipster: 8-1/2"w x 9-1/2"h x 1-1/2"d (with lined outside pocket)
The Weekender:  14"wx 9-1/2"h x 3"d
The Downtowner:  12"w (bottom) x 6-1/2"h x 1-1/2"d (omit strap for a stylish clutch)

Fabric Suggestions:
Outer Fabric: Nylon pack cloth, cordura, canvas, denim, corduroy, heavy silk, lightweight upholstery fabric, or other medium to heavy weight fabric.
Lining:  Any light to medium weight woven fabric.
Contrast:  Any light weight woven fabric.
Interfacing:  Self-fabric or non-woven interfacing
NOTE: The heavier the fabric used, the lighter the interfacing should be.  Stiff, heavy fabric does not need to be interfaced.

Notions:
The Hipster or The Downtowner: 1/3 yd (.3m) #2 or #4 coil zipper and one zipper pull OR one 10" non-separating coil zipper.
The Weekender:  1/2 yd (.46m) #2 or #4 coil zipper and one zipper pull OR one 15" non-separating coil zipper.
Optional Inside Pocket:  one 7" (18cm) coil pocket zipper.

For more pattern details, go here 535 (PDF).

This pattern is available as a Paper pattern and a PDF pattern.  Choose the option you want at the top. The paper pattern will be mailed to you.  The PDF pattern has files for print at home (15 pages A4 or 8.5x11"), copy shops (A0 or 36"), a projector file, and instructions.