541 – String Bag Pattern

Multi-Sized Pattern:  Mini, Small, Medium

Skill Level:  1, Quick & Easy (without pockets); 2, Easy (with pockets)

This traditional folk design features easy construction and the convenience of zippered pockets.  Sew it up from heavier fabric for a "pack" look or make it from a lighter fabric for a bag in the folk craft tradition.  This pattern has two versions:  center pull straps (for lighter weight fabrics) or side pull straps.  Add optional outer and inner zipper pockets and a D-ring key holder to organize all your extras.

Sizes: 
Mini:  13"h x 11"w
Small: 14-3/4"h x 13-1/4"w
Medium:  17"h x 14-3/4"w

Fabric Suggestions: 
Outer Fabric, Heavy:  Waterproof nylon pack cloth, canvas, denim, velvet, OR 
Outer Fabric, Light: Coated nylon ripstop, supplex, cotton, laminated cotton or satin.
Lining:  Hi-count nylon taffeta, laminated cotton, or any other lightweight woven fabric.

Notions: 
1/2" (13mm) Webbing or Ribbon Straps - Center Pull Version: 1-7/8 yd (1.7m) to 2-3/8 yd (2.2m); Side Pull Version: 3-1/4 yd (3m) to 4 yd (3.7m)
Thread, two #4 coil zipper pulls, #4 coil zipper in 5/8 yd (.57m) for mini or 3/4 yd (.7m) for small or 7/8 yd (.8m) for medium.
Optional Key Holder: one 1/2" (1.2cm) D-ring or Tri-ring.

For more pattern details, go here 541 web (PDF)

This pattern is available as a Paper pattern or PDF pattern.  Choose the option you want at the top. The paper pattern will be mailed to you. The PDF pattern will be sent in an email after checkout. The PDF pattern includes files for print at home (11 pages A4 or 8.5x11"), copy shop/wide format (A0 and 36"), and a projector file, as well as instructions.

LEARN MORE: 

• A video tutorial for making this pattern (by Tracy of Splash Fabrics)
  
• Video on how to add a single pull to a coil zipper