Shelly Crossbody Bag - Sewing Pattern

Create the Shelly Crossbody Bag with this PDF Sewing Pattern

Sew your own Shelly Crossbody Bag – a small, lightweight and practical everyday bag that's also a fantastic project for beginner bag makers.

Shelly has been designed for those times when you don't want to carry a large handbag but still need room for your everyday essentials. Its wider shape provides surprising storage for a compact bag, while the convenient front pocket keeps frequently used items close at hand.

Best of all, Shelly can be made using any type of sewing machine, making it an ideal introduction to bag making.

This listing is for a DIGITAL PDF SEWING PATTERN ONLY. No physical bag will be shipped.

Finished Bag Features

• Small and lightweight crossbody design

• Wide, practical shape with plenty of usable space

• Convenient front exterior pocket

• Spacious lined interior

• Separate internal pocket for smaller essentials

• Adjustable shoulder strap for comfortable crossbody wear

• Bound interior seams for a neat, durable finish

• Designed to be achievable on a standard domestic sewing machine

• A great pattern for experimenting with different fabrics and colour combinations

Finished Size

Height: 6" (15 cm)

Width: 9½" (24 cm)

Depth: 3½" (9 cm)

Small enough to carry all day comfortably, but with a generous depth that gives you more room than you might expect from a compact crossbody bag.

Pattern Includes

✔ Printable PDF pattern pieces

✔ Detailed step-by-step written instructions

✔ Full-colour photographs

✔ Helpful sewing tips and tricks throughout

✔ Guidance through every stage of construction

✔ Techniques to help you achieve a neat, professional-looking finish

Skill Level

Beginner Friendly

Shelly is a wonderful project if you're new to bag making or looking for a smaller, straightforward project.

The pattern includes detailed instructions and photographs to walk you through each step, along with the tips and tricks I've learned through more than 50 years of sewing experience.

No industrial sewing machine is required – Shelly can be made on any type of sewing machine.

Materials Required

• Exterior fabric of your choice

• Lining fabric

• Coordinating or contrasting fabric if desired

• Interfacing and/or stabiliser as recommended in the pattern

• Bag hardware

• Adjustable strap hardware

• Basic sewing supplies

Make It Your Own

Shelly may be small, but there are plenty of opportunities to make it uniquely yours.

Mix prints and solids, add contrasting trims, or create a completely different look with your choice of fabrics and hardware. Its simple shape makes Shelly a great pattern for using some of those favourite fabrics you've been saving for just the right project.

Whether you're making one for yourself or as a handmade gift, Shelly is a practical little crossbody you'll want to make again and again.

This is an instant digital download. No physical product will be posted.

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Happy Sewing!

Annette

Bow Street Creations