The Honey Bag: Digital Sewing Pattern and Instructions

Introducing the Honey Bag!

Whether you're a beginner looking for your next challenge to conquer or a seasoned bag maker - this sewing project is not only fun and satisfying, it results in a beautiful and useful finished product that is such a treat for your effort or makes a gorgeous gift!

The bag you'll be sewing comes in two sizes to choose from: the small - which is a great evening out bag or a little girls' bag, and the large - which is perfect for everyday on the go - holding a large wallet, keys, phone, and numerous other items! Dimensions are as follows:

Small size: 91/2" X 6" X 3"
Large size: 13" X 8" X 4"

It includes a top carrying handle, detachable strap, magnetic snap flap enclosure, two side magnetic snaps that close to give the bag it's adorable, compact "honeypot" shape - and then open to give you easy access to everything in your bag!

This bag is fully lined and includes installation of one interior zipper pocket.

This purse is easy to make and fun to carry - and the creative options for making it your own are endless!

Materials list is as follows:

• Exterior vinyl (suggested) or cotton fabric (1/2 yard for the small OR ¾ yard for the large) *Note: This is assuming your vinyl comes in at least a “44 inch wide” yard. Vinyl is sold many different ways. If what you have isn’t a 44” wide yard (one yard = 36", so if you order a 44" wide yard of something, you should have a piece that is 36" X 44"), you may have to adjust how many yards you purchase. Also, this amount will be enough for a strap, but not a long, continuous, crossbody strap. Based on your strap preferences, you may need more yardage. **Also Note: This bag does well with vinyl or fabric interfaced in such a way that it is stiff enough to keep its shape. If using thin or really soft vinyl or fabric, consider using a stabilizer like decovil light or similar for structure.
• Interfacing per above note if you are using fabric
• Interior waterproof canvas (3/4 yard for small OR 1 yard for large - also can be cotton fabric with stiff interfacing such as Pellon 809)
• One piece of heavy stabilizer approximately 8 inches X 10 inches
• Small scraps of heavy stabilizer for snap backing (you'll have some left to use from above)
• 3 magnetic snaps - 18mm - I don't recommend anything smaller.
• 2 one inch D rings
• 2 one inch swivel clips (if you are choosing to make a strap, rather than using a chain)
• Zipper - (and zipper pull) - if using zipper by the yard, you'll need to cut an 8" zipper for the small or a 10" for the large. If purchasing individual zippers, they come in standard sizes - you can purchase a 9" for the small and a 12" for the large and cut them to size. You can use a number 3 or number 5 zipper.
• Optional rivets for top handle
• Thread
• Sewing machine and needles
• Scissors
• Seam ripper
• Wonder clips (also the longer duckbill style hair clips are very helpful)
• Rulers and cutting board
• Leather tape (optional but very helpful if your machine can handle it)