Simple sew map bag PDF sewing pattern, great for creating the ultimate cross body bag, small messenger bag, for both men and women.
This easy to sew bag making pattern enables you to make your stay at home sewing project as easy or as difficult as you want it to be.
Omit the darts from front pocket and make a simple patch pocket. Use sew on press studs for the fastening instead of a belt buckle and you have a super quick shoulder bag which can be made to look all the more unusual by mixing fabrics; matching and contrasting colours. As such, it's a great little Scrap Buster Pattern.
If you want to really challenge yourself, make up a section of the bag in suede contrasted with a vintage remnant of tweed and make the straps detachable in leather - the possibilities are endless.
We feel it's one of those patterns which can be used again and again. Not just for yourself, but also for friends and family: when you want to make a loved one's gift idea highly personalised and unique.
Sewing Skill Level: Advanced Beginner - Intermediate (you decide how difficult you want your make to be).
On downloading this pattern you will receive x3 files
a) Pattern Pieces
b) Tiled Grid - to help you assemble your pattern pieces
c) Instructions - for making up your bag
These files are best opened up in Adobe Acrobat Reader (it's free via Google). Print out in either A4 or US Letter.
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Follow YouTube Link for a step by step guide on assembling your PDF pattern pieces.