Special Offer: Quick Grab Shoulder Bag

This bag levels up just how STYLISH a practical, everyday bag can be. You get all the features you need for your everyday essentials—without compromising style. The front zipper pocket keeps your quick access items (like your phone, keys or chapstick) separate so you never have to go digging around to find what you need. 

The inside pocket adds another layer of organization you'll love with a sleek, yet roomy interior that makes this a versatile bag perfect for everyday errands, travel or your next night out. With an adjustable strap, you can wear it comfortably over your shoulder, making it a stylish and functional accessory for anyone.

Designed for both style and convenience, you'll find this bag will quickly become the one you grab any time you leave the house!

Features:

• Secure main compartment with easy-access zipper closure

• Front zipper pocket for essentials like keys, wallet, or phone

• Interior pocket for additional organization

• Adjustable fabric strap (can be substituted with canvas belting or strapping)

• Ideal for men and women alike—makes a great handmade gift!

Skill Level:

Intermediate This pattern is ideal for those with prior experience sewing bags. You should be comfortable sewing curves, installing zippers, and working with multiple fabric layers. The detailed step-by-step tutorial will guide you through each stage of construction.

Sizing Info:

Finished Dimensions:

• Bag: 13in x 8.25in x 3.5in / 33cm x 21cm x 9cm

• Adjustable Strap: 28in - 36in / 71cm - 91cm

The Pattern:

• Step-by-step sewing instructions with designer-made line art illustrations for every step

• Full-scale, professionally drafted pattern pieces

• Print-at-home pattern pieces (US Letter & A4)

• A0 copy-shop file included

• All measurements in inches & centimeters

• Helpful sewing tips throughout

• Clear material list & recommendations

• Suitable for domestic machines

• 22 pages of instructions

• 33 illustrations

Materials Required:

Fabric Recommendations:

• Main (outer) Fabric: Non-stretch, durable, medium-to-heavy weight material such as twill, corduroy, duck cloth, vinyl, or lightweight leather/pleather (Note: If using vinyl/leather, omit interfacing for exterior pieces)

• Lining (inner) Fabric: Lightweight fabric such as quilting cotton (e.g., pima, Kona) that is crisp/sturdy enough for regular use.

• Interfacing: Medium-weight fusible interfacing, fusible fleece

Fabric Requirements:

• Main Fabric:

  • 1/2 yd (44") / 45.7 cm (112 cm wide)

• Lining Fabric:

  • 3/4 yd (44") / 68.6 cm (112 cm wide)

• Medium Weight Fusible Interfacing:

  • 3/4 yd (44") / 68.6 cm (112 cm wide)

• Fusible Fleece:

  • 1/2 yd (45") / 45.1 cm (114 cm wide)

Notions & Hardware:

• Zippers:

  • Two 10" (25.4 cm) zippers

  • One 16" (40.6 cm) zipper

  • May use zipper tape instead (1 yd coil or chain, plus 3 pull tabs)

• Hardware:

  • Two 1” (25mm) Metal D-Rings

  • One 1” (25mm) Metal Slider

  • Two 1” (25mm) Metal Swivel Clips

Tools & Equipment:

• Sewing machine with appropriate machine needles (Size 16-18 universal needles for fabric, or heavy-duty needles if using vinyl/leather)

• Steam iron

• Matching thread (Use heavy-duty thread for vinyl or leather)

• Fabric marking tools

• Sewing pins, clips, and/or magnetic fabric grips

• Fabric shears

• Snips (optional, but helpful for clipping corners)

• Fabric tape (optional, but helpful for holding zippers in place)

Seam Allowance:

• 1/2” (13mm) unless otherwise noted

Assembly & Seam Finishes:

• Transfer pattern markings for easy assembly

• If using a directional print, pay close attention to the orientation of your pattern pieces

• The strap will be made with fabric and interfacing, but you may substitute with 44in / 112cm of canvas belting or strapping

Printing Instructions:

• Select Actual size or Scale 100% when printing

• Assemble pattern by matching the margin markers along the document edge

• Pattern file includes a 1/2in / 13mm overlap for easy assembly

Product Care:

• If you desire a machine-washable bag, use materials that can be washed on a gentle cycle, and pre-wash fabric to prevent shrinkage.

• Note: Waxed canvas, vinyl, or leather should not be machine washed; spot cleaning is recommended.

This is a digital download PDF file, not a physical sewing pattern. Your files will be available for instant download after checkout.

Get ready to sew your own Quick Grab Shoulder Bag and enjoy a stylish, functional accessory for everyday use!