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Home About Patterns - Beginners - Basic -Intermediate - Advanced - Purses Orders Supplies Courses Tips and Tutorials Stockists Contact Links Press Testimonials Blog		Patterns Hobo with Variations Design Variations Place an Order   Read this Review!   Pattern No. BO373 $19.95 The Hobo is a soft, slouchy shoulder bag for everyday use. Vary the fabrics, straps and embellishments to make a variety of designs. YOU WILL LEARN – How to make a zip closure for the bag*. A variety of internal pockets (a mobile phone pocket*, a compartment pocket and a zipped pocket) How to make a crisp, curved edge at the top of a bag with a professional finish. How to make a button loop closure How to vary the straps by adding rings or changing the length and width. How to sew a curved facing to a curved lining LOADS of tips for making well-finished bags EASY! *The zip closure and mobile phone pocket require intermediate sewing skills, but the rest of the bag is BASIC level. (If you're not sure, keep it simple for the first bag, and then MOVE ON to the zip....! YOU CAN DO IT!) Bag Size 20cm x 30cm x 10cm. Strap length and design is variable. MATERIALS LIST - What you will need. Embroidered, seqinned corduroy print Hobo with a feature vintage button. No adjustments to the pattern for the strap. Camouflage Print canvas Hobo with Medium-Large O-rings Japanese Polished Cotton print Hobo with Large O-rings and a magnetic snap closure PVC "Osterich" Hobo with the strap softly gathered into Medium-Large O-rings Soft, silky satin Hobo with a zip closure. Reproduction bark cloth Hobo with button loop detail and double o-ring detail. Back to Patterns for Basic Sewing Skills Main Pattern Index