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SVAVA - pdf pattern for a crossbody bag in the AMMA Collection

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This is a digital pattern - NOT a finished product.
A hard-working, crossbody or shoulder bag with multiple options for strap length
“AMMA” is Icelandic for “Grandmother” and the AMMA series of bags are named after the ancestors of one of our BAGETTES. The AMMA bags are hard-working, dependable bags that come in a variety of shapes and sizes but all sport the appealing front zippered pocket application. LAUFEY is a perfect size for a water bottle, wallet and keys and has a unique strap configuration allowing the bag to be worn crossbody long or short, on the shoulder, under the arm, or over the arm.

SVAVA is written for waxed or coated canvas, cork, or Cordura exterior and is easily adapted for other fabrics
Quilting cotton is suitable for the lining

FEATURES:
Two outside zippered pockets
Inside zippered pocket and divided slip pocket
Attractive front and gusset accent trim
Front space suitable for highlighting a unique panel or feature
Gently-curved, gusset construction
Secure, recessed zippered closure
Birthing/turning through an inside pocket
Minimal stabilizers due to versatile pocket construction
Innovative configuration for five different ways to attach the strap for four ways to carry the bag - crossbody, on the shoulder, under the arm, and over the arm
Suitable for continuous zipper tape


PATTERN INCLUDES:
Pattern pieces
Measurements for cutting rectangular pieces for both sizes
Step by step directions and diagrams for using waxed or coated canvas, cork, or Cordura
Directions for insertion of three kinds of zippered pockets and a top recessed zipper
Tips for using other fabrics
Labelling tags for easy identification of cut pieces
Suitable for domestic sewing machines
Confident beginner - due to curved gusset seams

MATERIALS:
Exterior
2/3 yard (0.6 m) waxed or coated canvas, cork, Cordura - 45 to 60” (114 to 150 cm) wide
Piece 12” x 4” (28 cm x 10 cm) of cork, leather, or vinyl for contrast front detail and gusset trim and ring tabs

Lining
1 yard or 45” wide (.9 m of 114 cm wide) light-weight waterproof polyester/nylon or quilting cotton

Interfacing
2 yards 20” wide (1.8 m of 50 cm wide) mid weight woven fusible such as Pellon 101 or equivalent for cotton lining and pockets
1 small piece - 5” x 9” (12.7 cm x 23 cm) - of Pellon 809 Decor Bond for zipper facing
1 small piece 6” x 6” (15 cm x 15 cm) Peltex or Decovil light for Exterior GUSSET STABILIZER
Optional - 2-1/2” x 26” (7 cm x 66 cm) piece of fusible fleece

NOTIONS & SUPPLIES
32” (81 cm) - #5 coil zipper tape cut to 11” (28 cm), 8” (20 cm) and 13” (33 cm) OR equivalent prepared zippers. You will be sewing through the zipper coil.
3 zipper sliders
1 Zipper tip
9” (23 cm) of #3 zipper tape with slider or 1 - 7” (18 cm) #3 zipper for inside zippered pocket
3 - 1” (2.5 cm) D-rings OR 1 - 1” D-ring and 2 - 1-1/4” (3.2 cm) O-rings. Selection guidance in the pattern.
1 - 1” (2.5 cm) swivel hook - must fit through the D-rings. If not, use 2 larger diameter O-rings as above
3 or more rivets
Double-sided tape
Marking chalk or erasable pen. Check to ensure marks will erase from your fabric choice.

OPTIONAL:
Edge coat or Mod Podge for edges of the accent strips
You will get a PDF (3MB) file