Nicole Mallalieu Design

Laptop Bag

NEW DESIGN!

Pattern No. BO825 $21.95

Intermediate Sewing Skills

This slimline messenger-style bag is designed to carry up to a 15” notebook computer (although both the bag and its removable computer sleeve can be customised to fit all sizes of notebook computers).

YOU WILL LEARN –

How to make a structured base with purse feet
How to use Polypropylene webbing
How to add interfacings and support materials to fabric.
How to work with PVC on bags
How to make an adjustable strap
How to work with velcro
How to make patch, compartment and pleated pockets.
How to get a professional finish on a bag flap.
How to use bias binding on a bag.
How to make a crisp, structured edge at the top of a bag with a professional finish
LOADS of tips for making well-finished bags EASY!

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MATERIALS LIST - What you will need

Bag dimensions - 40cm x 30cm x 8cm

Green pinwale corduroy and print from the Loft 1800 range by Moda.

Brown micro-suede with print from the Linsey range by Timeless Treasures. Flap and shoulder pad include a layer of clear PVC.

Red duckcloth with print from the Utopia range by FreeSpirit. Black cotton drill binding and a PVC layer make a feature of the flap.

Robert Kauffman print "You got the Notion" is a feature under PVC on this laptop bag. The main bag is black pinwale corduroy and the lining features other fabrics from this range.

See details of this bag here...

Loft 1800 by Moda is used here in a softer pallette, and teamed with mauve micro-suede. It makes a very feminine and sophisticated alternative to the usual laptop briefcase.

Furnishing fabric from Ikea is perfect for making unisex laptop bags.

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