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Made by Indar, a crafter, writer, content creator, and certified mentor. Have been experienced since 2005. Hope you enjoy and have joy afterward. :)
The idea is to use linen scraps in a patchwork. And I want to transform it into a simple bag, but I don't want a box and rounded as well in shape. Then I decided to cut the lower part, becoming a flat shape. Finished dimension (LengthxHeightxWidth) 18cmx17cmx6cm (7 1/8"x6 6/8"x2 3/8")
Considering the simplicity of making a pattern and how my friends will download it easily, I design the dimension that fits in A4 paper. You can download the pattern here
This crossbody bag can function as handbags and purses because I put handles on top of it.
Spruce up the patchwork of linen, I sewed with the help of thin print paper to combine them. Only after that did I tear the paper, then cover the wrong side of it with fusible interlining.
On the first try, I used suede fabric as a combination of the main exterior (btw, now I use this term instead of outer). Handle I insert a layer of eva foam with the intention of its being upright. But for the crossbody strap, I didn't insert the interlining.
Using the reverse technic as, usual, I use a vislon zipper so that it can be opened with two sliders right and left.
I also add a pocket with a magnetic button on the back part and for the lining, I Add a zipper pocket. I used a small magnetic button. 1,2 cm diameter.
The materials we need:
1. Main Exterior:
- 20x18 cm fabric cut 2
- 20x18 cm interlining cut 2
- 20x13 cm fabric cut 2 for pocket
- magnetic button 1,2cm diameter 1 set
2. Lining
- - 20x18 cm fabric cut 2
- 20x13 cm lining cut 2 for pocket
- zipper 13cm 1 pc
- 25,5x8 cm fabric for base
3. Recessed Zipper
- 35x 6 cm cut 2
- 35x2,5 cm cut 2
- 25,5x8 cm fabric for base
- zipper 35cm 1 pc
4. Handle and straps
- 35x6 cm cut 1
- 33x2 cm cut 1 for interlining
- 130x6 cm cut 1 for long strap
- 4x8 cm cut 2 for oval ring connector
5. Accesories
- oval (or D) ring 2 pcs
- swivel hook 2 pcs
- slide buckle 1 pc
- piping cord 56,5 cm cut 2
- bias tape 3x 60 cm cut 2
For the second occasion, I make it with a combination of linen and synthetic leather. I use cotton for the lining. and for the main exterior, I used t103 which was sewn directly including the seam. While in the video tutorial, I just insert an eva foam between the main exterior and lining. and it has not to include sea allowance.
For shortened the duration of the video tutorial, I created and uploaded the making of the strap first. you may watch it
How do I feel after seeing the photos? Happy !!! As I expected. Alhamdulillah.
