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The Vintage Revival Bag Bundle

~ By Charlie’s Aunt ~

A nostalgic journey into mid-century design inspired by the east of England's charming countryside & serene coast.

Here are the 3 bags you'll get—all with a timeless vintage aesthetic that's easy to achieve with ultra clear instructions

1. Thorpeness Messenger Bag

Named after an early 20th century seaside village on the Suffolk coast, this messenger bag is a head-turner wrapped in mid-century charm. With its eye-catching asymmetrical flap and vintage-inspired paneling, this little crossbody brings big personality to your outfit. Whether you stitch it up in tweed, velvet, or bold prints, it’s a stylish staple with just the right dash of drama.

What you'll love:

✅ Compact, mid-century crossbody style

✅ Multi-panel front with asymmetrical vintage charm

✅ Adjustable strap

✅ 1 piece back trimmed with a pocket (same template doubles as an interior pocket)

✅ Strap can be made from self-fabric or from webbing (adjustable)

Approximate finished dimensions:
Height 10” (25cm), Width 13” (33cm), Base depth 2” (5cm), Webbing strap at longest length made from quantities given including tabs is approx. 50” (115cm), Self-fabric strap is 42” long

Instructions & PDFs:

• Very clear step-by-step instructions
• 24 pages of instructions
• Clear illustrations & color photos
• 10 pattern sheets
• Full sized pattern pieces
• Seam allowances included
• Instructions for joining templates are very clear

2. Wattisham Tote Bag

Named after the WWII Suffolk airfield, this unique tote blends vintage charm with everyday versatility. It's sized just right for shopping trips, coastal strolls, or days at the beach and its pleated silhouette and curved shape evoke a mid-century sensibility. Whether sewn in British tweeds, velvet, or practical cotton canvas and finished with webbing or leather straps, this tote is as timeless as it is functional.

What you'll love:

✅ Large, roomy retro-style tote

✅ Front & back pleating

✅ Interior patch pocket with tab fastening

✅ Option for contrasting lower panel or all in one pleated front/back panel

✅ Perfect for everyday use—from shopping to a day at the beach

Instructions & PDFs:

• Very clear step-by-step instructions
• 10 pages of instructions
• Clear illustrations & color photos
• 7 pattern sheets
• Full sized pattern pieces
• Seam allowances included
• Instructions for joining templates are very clear

3. The Raynham Bag

Meet Your Designer

Charlie's
Aunt

Emma, owner & designer of Charlie's Aunt brings you beautiful & functional bags inspired by her family's stories about rural life during the war years, and happy days spent in the Suffolk countryside where she grew up. You'll find each bag well-thought out to be both very practical—without compromising on style.

Charlie’s Aunt is based in a quiet rural village in Suffolk where she is heavily influenced by those breath-taking surroundings and this is echoed in her fabric and colour choices. Since launching in 2011, Charlie’s Aunt patterns have gained praise from enthusiastic sewers and crafters all over the world. The business was a shortlisted finalist in the Country Homes & Interiors magazine ‘My Country Business Awards’ and the first Charlie’s Aunt sewing pattern for Simplicity was also published in spring 2018.

Where to get the Vintage Revival Bag Bundle:

Sew Modern Bags is your online sewing marketplace for bag patterns

Sew Modern Bags is a platform that brings together sewing enthusiasts (that's you!) with experienced pattern designers (like Charlie's Aunt)—so you can sew bags you love!

Important Information:

This bundle is only availble on this page as a special offer for a limited time. That means you won't find it anywhere else, not even the Sew Modern Bags marketplace.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get my patterns?
As soon as you make your purchase you'll be send a download link to your email for instant access.

Can I return this?
As this is a digital product, Sew Modern Bags offers a 7 day return for duplicate purchases only.

What skill level are these patterns?
All patterns are very straightforward with clear instructions so that even those with little bagmaking experience will be able to sew them.

Are these patterns made by Charlie's Aunt or Sew Modern Bags?

This special internet offer is a limited time collaboration between the designer Charlie's Aunt & the Sew Modern Bags platform—which means you're buying patterns made by Charlie's Aunt from the Sew Modern Bags platform.

Is this a paper sewing pattern?
No, this is digital download PDF file, not a paper sewing pattern which you can download immediately after checking out & get sewing right away!

Order today to get this FREE BONUS PATTERN!

Make your own Cottage Garden Purse—for free when you order today! This nostalgic sewing pattern includes templates for 3 different 2-part purse styles:

1. With a straight horizontal seam
2. With an angled horizontal seam
3. With a vertical seam

Or you can use the lining template & make a plain simple purse all in one fabric. This cute purse is the ideal opportunity to use up small pieces of contrasting fabrics! And it's yours for FREE with the purchase of the Vintage Revival Bag Bundle today!