The Convertible Bag
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The Convertible Bag is an excellent everyday bag that quickly converts from a cross body bag to a backpack. A Mrs H team favourite!
The compact bag size of The Convertible Bag is perfect for errands or a day trip where you don't want to haul around a giant bag.
Need your hands free? Use The Convertible Bag as a backpack by unclipping the strap from its top rings, threading the strap through the back 'tunnel' and re-clipping it to the bottom D-rings. Concerned about the safety of a backpack or want easy access to your bag? You can quickly switch the strap back to its crossbody style.
The Convertible Bag has multiple pockets, with internal zip and slip pockets, as well as a zip pocket on the back and a slip pocket on the front.
Skill level:
The Convertible Bag is classified as a beginner to intermediate pattern.
Sizing info:
9" wide by 11" high by 2" deep (23 cm by 28 cm by 5 cm).
What materials do you need to make this bag?
- 1 1/8 yard (1 m) Outer fabric,
- 1 1/8 yard (1 m) Lining fabric,
- 1 x FQ Contrasting outer fabric for front pocket,
- 5/8 yard (0.5 m) Heavy stabiliser,
- 1 5/8 yard (1.5 m) Medium weight interfacing,
- 1 x 1 1/2" (38 mm) Thumb catch,
- 1 x 1" (25 mm) Triglide buckle,
- 2 x 1" (25 mm) Swivel lobster clips,
- 4 x 3/4" (20 mm) D-rings,
- 2 x 6" (15 cm) zips (can be cut down to size).
What fabric did the designer use for the cover bags?
The cover bags for The Convertible Bag were made for us by Lynne's Selections. The bag on the left on the cover was made using fabric designed by Beth Studley for Makower. The orange & navy fabrics were provided by Lewis & Irene for promotional purposes.
The pattern:
The Convertible Bag sewing pattern features easy-to-read comprehensive instructions, and colour photographs. The pdf includes printed pattern pieces for the curved pieces of the bag sewing pattern. Cutting out instructions are provided for the remaining pieces of the pattern. The downloadable pdf sewing pattern features a text only section to save on ink and paper costs.
Download:
Please note this is a digital download PDF file, not a paper sewing pattern. Please download immediately after check out.