Windermere Sling Bag
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€8.00
€8.00
****This is an instant download PDF pattern and NOT a finished article****
+++This is a measure and cut pattern which means that there are NO TEMPLATES to print off and match up- Yay! You need a rotary cutter, ruler and mat and you can cut the pattern pieces straight from the fabric. This is easier than it sounds because the pieces are all simple squares and rectangles.
When you buy this pattern, you have my permission to make this bag to sell- no mass production allowed of course but a few to sell at craft fairs or online, that sort of thing is fine. All I ask is that you credit me as the designer. I wish you all the success in the world with sales!
This pattern comes with an extra PDF to help you to identify the front pocket pieces. Please note that this is for illustration only and is not to scale. Not all of the components occur in every pattern and it is not specific to this particular pattern. It is only there to help .
All measurements are in INCHES.
Mostly when I carry a bag, I want a hands free option. I have been that way since I was very little so I guess that it is here to stay. I love a great backpack but they can be awkward. What was needed to fill the gap was a sling – somewhere halfway between a cross body bag and a backpack. It is secure, accessible and easy to carry. It has to have lots of pockets too to carry your essentials but it mustn’t be too big. Or too small. Quite a big ask but I think that we have achieved it!
Pattern Rating:intermediate sewist with some knowledge assumed.
Finished Size: 11 ½” tall x 7 ½” wide x 3” deep
The Windermere features a lapped front zipper pocket and inside a zipper box pocket and two lined slip pockets. It has a sturdy strap and is comfortable enough to carry all day.
Suggested Fabrics: quilting weight cotton, denim, canvas, furnishing fabrics, linen, needle cord, waxed cotton, oilcloth
Gather these supplies:
Fabric:
½ yd. canvas or similar fabric for the outer. I am using waxed cotton this time.
1 yd. cotton fabric for the lining (this includes the bias binding needs. You can also opt for purchased bias tape and then you only need ¾ yd. of lining fabric).
TIP: I actually ran out of fabric for the lining (the pockets take a bit) but I was desperate to use this great print from Art Gallery Fabrics. So I made my bias binding out of a coordinating solid. That works too!
Interfacing:
1 yd. style-vil foam interfacing (Vlieseline) or By Annie's Soft & Stable
Fat eighth S320 fusible interfacing (Vlieseline), alternatively, Pellon Craft Fuse
Everything Else:
1x 17” #5 zipper for the main top zip. This can be a continuous zipper too which is what I am using here (cut 1 1/2" longer to allow for the zipper tapes with this option). I have also added two zipper pulls to mine to make a two way zipper.
1x 6” #3 zipper for the concealed zip in the front. Again, a continuous zip is great and it doesn’t have to be heavy duty this time.
1x 5” #3 plastic zipper to coordinate with the lining for the inner zipper box pocket
1 ¼ yd. of 1 ½” wide cotton webbing for the adjustable strap (this may be longer or shorter than you actually need. It is a guide only and the length depends on the size of the user).
1x 1 ½” rectangle ring
1x 1 ½” bag slider
Something to decorate the zipper pulls. My favourite is leather or vegan leather cut at ¼” wide and about 7-8” long. But you can use ribbon or baker’s twine too.
Clear drying glue suitable for fabric
Coordinating threads for all fabrics and trims
Your usual sewing needs including scissors, markers, and extra feet for your sewing machine (zipper foot for example). You know, the usual stuff!
Due to the nature of PDF patterns, I cannot offer refunds so please choose carefully. Thank you so much for your understanding.
Thank you so much for buying my pattern. Your support means the world to me.
+++This is a measure and cut pattern which means that there are NO TEMPLATES to print off and match up- Yay! You need a rotary cutter, ruler and mat and you can cut the pattern pieces straight from the fabric. This is easier than it sounds because the pieces are all simple squares and rectangles.
When you buy this pattern, you have my permission to make this bag to sell- no mass production allowed of course but a few to sell at craft fairs or online, that sort of thing is fine. All I ask is that you credit me as the designer. I wish you all the success in the world with sales!
This pattern comes with an extra PDF to help you to identify the front pocket pieces. Please note that this is for illustration only and is not to scale. Not all of the components occur in every pattern and it is not specific to this particular pattern. It is only there to help .
All measurements are in INCHES.
Mostly when I carry a bag, I want a hands free option. I have been that way since I was very little so I guess that it is here to stay. I love a great backpack but they can be awkward. What was needed to fill the gap was a sling – somewhere halfway between a cross body bag and a backpack. It is secure, accessible and easy to carry. It has to have lots of pockets too to carry your essentials but it mustn’t be too big. Or too small. Quite a big ask but I think that we have achieved it!
Pattern Rating:intermediate sewist with some knowledge assumed.
Finished Size: 11 ½” tall x 7 ½” wide x 3” deep
The Windermere features a lapped front zipper pocket and inside a zipper box pocket and two lined slip pockets. It has a sturdy strap and is comfortable enough to carry all day.
Suggested Fabrics: quilting weight cotton, denim, canvas, furnishing fabrics, linen, needle cord, waxed cotton, oilcloth
Gather these supplies:
Fabric:
½ yd. canvas or similar fabric for the outer. I am using waxed cotton this time.
1 yd. cotton fabric for the lining (this includes the bias binding needs. You can also opt for purchased bias tape and then you only need ¾ yd. of lining fabric).
TIP: I actually ran out of fabric for the lining (the pockets take a bit) but I was desperate to use this great print from Art Gallery Fabrics. So I made my bias binding out of a coordinating solid. That works too!
Interfacing:
1 yd. style-vil foam interfacing (Vlieseline) or By Annie's Soft & Stable
Fat eighth S320 fusible interfacing (Vlieseline), alternatively, Pellon Craft Fuse
Everything Else:
1x 17” #5 zipper for the main top zip. This can be a continuous zipper too which is what I am using here (cut 1 1/2" longer to allow for the zipper tapes with this option). I have also added two zipper pulls to mine to make a two way zipper.
1x 6” #3 zipper for the concealed zip in the front. Again, a continuous zip is great and it doesn’t have to be heavy duty this time.
1x 5” #3 plastic zipper to coordinate with the lining for the inner zipper box pocket
1 ¼ yd. of 1 ½” wide cotton webbing for the adjustable strap (this may be longer or shorter than you actually need. It is a guide only and the length depends on the size of the user).
1x 1 ½” rectangle ring
1x 1 ½” bag slider
Something to decorate the zipper pulls. My favourite is leather or vegan leather cut at ¼” wide and about 7-8” long. But you can use ribbon or baker’s twine too.
Clear drying glue suitable for fabric
Coordinating threads for all fabrics and trims
Your usual sewing needs including scissors, markers, and extra feet for your sewing machine (zipper foot for example). You know, the usual stuff!
Due to the nature of PDF patterns, I cannot offer refunds so please choose carefully. Thank you so much for your understanding.
Thank you so much for buying my pattern. Your support means the world to me.
