As with the Small and Large Totes, you will learn the fundamentals of making handbags as well as how to vary the original pattern to create your own designs (by varying the straps, handles, rings etc, or adding a flap to the bag).
You'll also learn how to make a zip closure at the top of the bag. (The zip closure requires intermediate sewing skills, but the rest of the bag is BEGINNERS level).
The Pattern includes a flap pattern, and can be made as a satchel.
Bag size: 27 x 18 x 8cm
Design Variations
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The zippered closure on the Day Bag provides Make the bag without it a few times |
This is the Day Bag as a satchel.
The flap has been lengthened and has grommet (large eyelet) detailing. The strap is adjustable and there is a zippered closure at the top of the bag. |
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Add O-rings to the straps
This bag has medium-light |
Wide bamboo handles are added to this
designer print fabric bag. This bag has medium-heavy |
Flat o-rings are used Instructions include how This bag has medium-heavy |
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This bag has applique'
and couching detail on it. It has medium-light interfacing |
Polypropylene webbing
is used for straps on this handbag made from Japanese fabric. Buttons are used as decorative trim. This bag has medium-light interfacing |
Use a wide strap on
each side to attach wide bamboo handles. This bag has medium-light |
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See Instructions on how to bring in the side seams to make a "Gladstone" shape. |
Use plastic handles instead of a strap. |
Add a flap and lengthen the strap to make a satchel This bag has medium-light |
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Narrow and lengthen
the straps, and set them wide apart. This bag is made from |
This satchel style Day Bag has Fast2Fuse to make it more rigid and box-like. It is made of handwoven Irish tweed with applique' spirals in a contrasting tweed. Instructions on how to use Fast2Fuse for |
70cm medium weight, woven fabric
25cm iron-on interfacing (if the fabric you're using doesn't need the support of interfacing to hold the bag shape).
40cm x 115cm OR 90cm lining fabric
1 x 14mm magnetic catch
70cm -1m iron-on interfacing (if you want to interface the entire bag for extra support)
35cm Fusible Wadding ("Pellon") for extra structure in the bag.
31-40cm zip (for top of bag)
15cm zip for lining pocket
D-rings and Slide adjusters (See this tutorial!)
O-rings
Template (stencilling) plastic or Fast2Fuse for the bag base.
(See this tutorial for making a bag base with Fast2Fuse)
Bag Handles
Webbing and Plastic Bag Fittings