BABA BUNDLE - PARASKA and PEARL

This is a digital three-pattern bundle - both sizes, PARASKA and PEARL and full ROCK STRAP pattern.  Sorry, no returns.

A softly-structured, three-way bag with a curvy shape in two sizes
Finished Sizes:
PARASKA - 11-1/2” diameter x 5-1/4” base (29 cm x 13 cm)
PEARL - 8-1/2” diameter x 3-3/4” base (22 cm x 9 cm)

PARASKA and her smaller self, PEARL, are round, softly structured, wide-bottomed, three-way bags:

1. A handbag using the handles
2. A shoulder or crossbody bag using a ROCK STRAP, or
3. A backpack using the same ROCK STRAP.

FEATURES:

• A soft, round bag with a big, broad, beautiful bottom achieved with a curved gusset
• Soft and squish-able but sturdy and tough
• Suitable for light to mid weight fabrics - quilting-weight, mid-weight canvas, twill
• Firmer fabrics are also an option and will give the bag a firmer finish but may not be suitable for domestic machines
• Intended to be soft but can be made with more structure by using foam on the gusset in place of the fleece
• Exterior slip pocket on the front and secure zippered pocket on the back
• Make as a handbag to be carried by the handles
• Make as a shoulder/crossbody bag or a backpack by adding D-rings and an adapted ROCK STRAP. - the ROCK STRAP slips under the handles for the backpack conversion
• Fully lined with inside zippered and slip pockets
• Zippered gusset that allows the bag front to fold down for easy access

THE BUNDLE INCLUDES:

• Patterns for both sizes, PARASKA and PEARL
• Full ROCK STRAP pattern
• BONUS pattern for MINI PEARL, a cute little bag charm
• Pattern pieces to print for exterior, lining and fleece
• Measurements for a few small rectangular pieces
• Starting rectangular measurements for pre-fusing before you cut
• Step by step directions and diagrams
• Lot of tips for alternative techniques in TRY THIS
• Our signature directions for insertion of zippered pockets
• Labelling tags for easy identification of cut pieces
• Suitable for domestic sewing machine if made from mid to light weight fabrics

MATERIALS and SUPPLIES
Exterior - 45 to 60” (114 to 150 cm) wide - Quilting cotton, light weight canvas. We do not recommend heavier fabrics such as denim if you have a domestic machine.

• 2/3 yard (0.6 m)

Lining - 45 “ (114 cm) light-weight polyester/nylon or quilting cotton

• 1 yard (0.9 m)

Interfacing

• 1-1/2 yards 42” wide (1.4 m of 110 cm wide) mid-weight woven fusible such as Pellon 101 or equivalent
• 1 small piece -5” x 9” (13 cm x 23 cm) - of Pellon 809 Decor Bond for zippered pocket facings
• 1/2 yard (0.5 m) fusible fleece such as Thermolam

Contrast

• 1 - fat eighth (8” x 12”) or equivalent fabric, leather, vinyl or cork for ROCK STRAP bridges

PARASKA:

• 15” (38 cm) - #5 coil zipper tape or equivalent finished zipper
• 1 or 2 #5 zipper sliders - your choice
• 9” (23 cm) of #5 zipper tape for exterior zippered pocket plus slider or equivalent finished zipper
• 9” (23 cm) of #3 zipper tape or 1 - 7” (18 cm) #3 finished zipper for inside zippered pocket
• 1 yard (1 M) of fold over elastic

PEARL:

• 12” (30 cm) - #5 coil zipper tape or equivalent finished zipper
• 1 or 2 #5 zipper sliders - your choice
• 8” (20 cm) of #5 zipper tape for exterior zippered pocket plus slider or equivalent finished zipper
• 8” (20 cm) of #3 zipper tape or 1 - 7” (18 cm) #3 finished zipper for inside zippered pocket
• 1 yard (1 M) of fold over elastic

BOTH:

• Double-sided tape
• Marking chalk or erasable pen. Check to ensure marks will erase from your fabric choice.
• Clips or pins

Additional for crossbody version with 1-1/4” (3.2 cm) ROCK STRAP:

• 2 - 3/4” (1.9 cm) D-rings
• 2 - 1-1/4” (3.2 cm) rectangular rings for ROCK STRAP
• 1 - 1-1/4” (3.2 cm) adjustable slider for ROCK STRAP
• 2 - 3/4” (1.9 cm) swivel hooks for ROCK STRAP

Additional for Backpack version:

• 1- 3/4” (1.9 cm) D-ring
• 1- 1-1/4” (3.2 cm) adjustable slider for ROCK STRAP - this is an addition to the above

OPTIONAL:
Edge coat or Mod Podge for edges of non-woven