The RUE Bag

The Rue Bag – Sewing Pattern (PDF)

Meet your new everyday sidekick – The Rue Bag 🖤

A classic square silhouette softened by gentle curves, Rue is fully customisable and versatile enough to suit your style. Wear it crossbody, carry it as a handbag, or use it as a mini makeup bag. With two internal slip pockets, it’s practical as well as stylish – and perfect for scrap busting!

✂️ Pattern Details

• Skill level: Intermediate
• Finished size: 5.5” x 5.5” x 3” (14cm x 14cm x 7.5cm)
• Styles included (6 options):
• • Plain
• • Split Front
• • Lipstick Appliqué
• • Cobweb Appliqué
• • Stripe Pocket
• • Bat Front & Back
• (…or add your own appliqués for a unique look!)

🧵 Materials & Supplies

Outer fabric: Medium–heavy weight woven (vinyl, tweed, denim, upholstery fabric)

Lining fabric: Light–medium weight woven (cotton, waterproof canvas, satin)

Stabiliser: Decovil Light (or similar)

Hardware:

• 2 × 5/8” D-rings
• 2 x 3/4” swivel clips
• #5 zipper tape
• 2 × #5 zipper pulls
• Rivets
• Binding or fold-over elastic
• Optional - pre-made handbag strap or chain
• Basic sewing tools

📖 What’s Included

• A4 PDF pattern with illustrated step-by-step instructions
• A link to the YouTube video tutorial
• Printable pattern pieces in both A4 and US Letter formats
• Material requirements, tools list, style guide, cutting notes, planner, abbreviations, and handy tips
• Pages of pattern tester inspiration to spark your creativity