Bring the Basics Bag - Two Sizes - PDF Sewing Pattern

PLEASE READ BEFORE PURCHASE - IMPORTANT:

This pattern is going to be reworked to reduce the bulk in the flap. As this is my very first ever pattern, the construction of the flap is not up to my current standards. It is however a popular and sweet design and there was interest in purchasing the pattern anyway despite these issues, I've added it back here with a permanent discount for the known issues until fixed.

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The Bring the Basics Bag is a very handy design, and it's quick and really fun to make! It came to be as really all my bags really where to heavy and warm to lug around in +40C temperatures here in Malta during the summer. Sometimes you need something small and convenient.

The Bring the Basics Bag is just that, a small shoulder bag, clutch, wristlet or wallet, that will hold just the basic stuff you need to be able to leave the house. It comes in TWO SIZES, one for cell phones up to 6" long, and one for those up to 6 3/4" long. It has two separate cell phone pockets (holds up to 2 cell phones, 6" or 6 3/4" long depending on the size you make), card slots, bill slot and a zipper pocket for coins and keys. It's easy, fun and quick to make, the perfect present! ----------------------------------------

BASIC SKILLS NECESSARY

This is an excellent pattern for the advanced beginner to intermediate bag maker! The pattern has 40 color photos showing every step of making the bag.

MEASUREMENTS

Finished small bag: is 6" x 4" big.

Finished large bag: is 6 3/4" x 4 1/2" big.

SUPPLIES NEEDED

Fabric:

18” x 22” (a fat quarter) Cotton / vinyl / faux leather exterior fabric: This is a wrap around design so a non directional fabric is recommended.

18” x 22” (a fat quarter) Lining fabric: Cotton lining fabric.

2” x Desired length of wrist (~16”) or shoulder strap (~40”) fabric: In a color matching the exterior.

Interfacing:

7” x 12” Heavy-weight interfacing: Such as Fast 2 Fuse Heavy or Pellon 71F Peltex.

7½” x 11” Medium-weight fusible interfacing: Thin but stable, cardlike iron on interfacing to stabilize for button and zipper pocket like Vildona thin, Decovil I Light, Pellon Decor-bond, or Fast 2 Fuse Light.

2“ Wide and equally long piece as your strap (~16” or ~40”) of lightweight fusible  interfacing: Exclude if using heavy vinyl or sturdy faux leather.

Notions:

1 - 6” of ¾” wide elastic band.

2 - Small swivel snap hooks: Preferably with ½” wide opening.

1 - 7” zipper for the small version or 8” zipper for the large version.

2 - ½” wide D-rings.

1 - Simple, flat snap button: No need for a fancy one, as you won’t see the top of it anyway.

Rotary cutter, cutting mat & ruler.

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PDF SEWING PATTERN This is a PDF sewing pattern file for download and printing yourself. It's a full color pattern with step by step instructions, each accompanied by a color photo to make it fun to sew and the pattern easy to follow.

You're most welcome to sell items made from my patterns on a small scale.