Hot Hues Convertible Crossbody Fooler Bag

Inspired by my mom's need for something to carry on days when she "doesn't have pockets", the Hot Hues Convertible Crossbody Fooler Bag may be your answer to trying to follow fickle fashion trends!

Imagine making a simple crossbody bag that you can update the look of from season to season, just by changing the button-on flap... or switching out the strap. Instead of spending big bucks trying to keep up with the latest "hot hue", create your own trendy accessory that can transform just by buttoning or clipping! (Oh, and in case you're wondering, the top edge does not open up - hence, the "Fooler" part of the name. The bag consists of just the two pockets on the front and back; there is no other “interior”.)

The Hot Hues Convertible Crossbody Fooler Bag is not only a fashionable choice for young and old alike, its two pockets provide ample storage for just enough stuff for a handsfree shopping day or an evening at the movies.

This is a 46 page PDF with over 80 photos to help you be successful!

Supplies required:

• Several coordinating/contrasting fabrics (3 fat quarters in total should suffice; total fabric usage depends on whether you make fabric straps)
• Up to 1/3 yd/m of Decor Bond or Pellon SF101
• 18' x 10" (46cm x 26cm) piece of Pellon 987F (fusible fleece)
• Two 3/4" (2cm) D-rings (if using a pre-made chain strap that comes with swivel hooks; optional)
• 3/4" (2cm) wide belt or webbing cut to desired length (optional)
• Two 7" (18cm) or longer matching/contrasting zippers
• One to four contrasting buttons, up to 1" (2.5cm) in diameter
• Two 3/4" (2cm) swivel snap hooks (if using a chain for a strap; optional)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Your completed bag will be about 9" high by 7" wide at the top (23cm x 18cm). Width at the bottom will be somewhere between 9" to 10" (23-25cm) depending on how you finish off the corners (standard or boxed).