Button Lock Bag (+video)
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This cute Button Lock Bag is a fun sew for advanced beginners/intermediate level bagmakers. The Button Lock Bag uses both darts and a narrow gusset to achieve a style that sits against your body comfortably, yet can carry a surprising amount!
Inside you'll find a zip pocket and a full width slip pocket.
Sizing info:
10" x 10" x 2.5" (25.5cm x 25.5cm x 6.5cm)
Skill level:
The Button Lock Bag is classified as an advanced beginners/intermediate level bag sewing pattern. It is written in UK English and has been thoroughly tested by a team of expert pattern testers.
Video sewalong available for the Button Lock Bag
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83WF-mDjyUk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdFb3OwZLAw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUbdyVVLaY8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_rf7-wweiw
The pattern:
* Easy to read instructions, colour photographs and pattern pieces.
* Two different flap shapes to choose from.
* Hidden full width slip pocket.
* YouTube tutorial
The Button Lock Bag sewing pattern features comprehensive instructions, pattern pieces, and colour photographs. The downloadable PDF pattern features printable pattern pieces and a text only section to save on ink and paper costs.
What materials do I need?
Fabric:
⅝ yd (0.5m) Exterior - Directional fabric may need more
⅝ yd (0.5m) Contrast - Directional fabric may need more
⅞ yd (0.8m) Lining
⅞ yd (0.75m) Foam stabiliser
1 ⅝ yd (1.5m) Medium weight interfacing
2" x 2" & 2" x 1" (5cm x 5cm & 5cm x 2.5cm) Scraps of Ultra-firm stabiliser (Decovil 1, Peltex, S520)
Hardware & Notions
1 x Large "Button" Lock (available from Emmaline Bags, or from Sew Hot in the UK.)
1 x 8" (20cm) #3 Dressmaking Zip - if using continuous zipper, cut to 10" (25.5cm) long
2 x 1 ½" (3.8cm) 'O' Rings
1 x 1" (25mm) Strap Slider
4 x (Optional) Medium Rivets
Double sided basting tape
Zip foot & Walking foot
Wonder clips
Fray check
Pinking shears
Strong glue to secure the lock
Download:
Please note this is a digital download PDF file, not a paper sewing pattern. Please download immediately after check out.