How to make a zip closure for the bag*.
*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.
Design Variations
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Embroidered, seqinned |
Camouflage Print canvas Hobo with Medium-Large O-rings |
Japanese Polished Cotton |
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PVC "Ostrich" Hobo with the strap softly gathered into Medium-Large O-rings |
Soft, silky satin Hobo |
Reproduction bark cloth |
**Please note: Design Variations refers to ways to alter the straps, flaps and bag body. Patterns do not include instructions for the applique', embroidery or other embellishments on the bags displayed on these pages.
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You Will Need:
100cm x 115cm Medium or medium-light weight fabric
50cm x 115cm Lining Fabric
20cm x 115cm Medium-Light iron-on interfacing (if you don't ant to interface the entire bag)
35-40cm zip
Optional:
20cm zip for lining pocket
Large Button (for the top of the bag)
O-rings or D-rings for straps
1m Medium-light iron-on interfacing (if you’d like to interface the entire bag to give your fabric more structure)
1 x 19mm magnetic catch (instead of a zip closure)