The Crafted Crossbody Bag (free)
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The Crafted Crossbody bag is perfect for turning that box of scraps and forgotten fat quarters into something beautiful and useable. The pattern has instructions for 3 different versions so you can really be as creative as you like.
Use a single piece of fabric for the outer, or color block it or mix and match with a different fabric on each half with a seam down the middle, or really go to town with your scraps and create a patchwork quilted version with all the patterns you love.
The bag uses minimal hardware, has a top zipper closure and an inside zipper pocket, plus an adjustable strap, and darts for shape and volume.
Sizing info:
The finished bag size is 8½" (21.5 cm) by 9" (23 cm).
Materials needed:
Fabric and interfacings:
- All measurements are width by length.
- Outer fabric = Version 1 - 36 strips of scrap fabric measuring 2" (5.1 cm) by 8½" (22 cm). Version 2 & 3 - Fat quarter for each version.
- Lining fabric = Fat quarter.
- Accent fabric = 8" (20 cm).
- Interfacing = 1 ½ yards (1.5 m).
- Fusible fleece = 20" (50 cm) by 10" (25 cm) such as H640 or alternative high loft fusible fleece.
Hardware:
- Two ¾" (2 cm) rectangular rings.
- One ¾" (2 cm) strap slider.
- Zipper closure = 8½" (21.5 cm) N05 zipper or zipper tape.
- Inside zipper pocket = 7" (18 cm) No3 zipper, 9" (23 cm) if using zipper tape.
- Optional = Rivets and setting tool.
The pattern:
Print at 100% or actual size. Tape the pattern pieces together matching the lettered boxes but not overlapping.
Download:
Please note this is a digital download PDF file, not a paper pattern. Please download immediately after check out.
Easy to follow and lovely finished products. Thank you.
I made this bag for my 5 yr old to use when she goes shopping. I didn't think she would use it but. I was wrong she wears it all the time when she goes out
Love this pattern. Clear directions and helpful photos. This bag is the perfect size for me!
I went out on a limb with my third bag. It's black velvet with metallic band and strap, used burnished hardware and deco for the front (I like to wear it one-sided for zipper handyness). I just made sure linning,
Andvfiberfill were same size as front and back.
I have made 8 of these bags so far from this pattern. All but 2 have sold at craft fairs. I'm confident the last 2 will sell too. Really easy pattern to follow and customize. I will continue to use this pattern and buy other patterns.
I can't wait to make it!