Xanthium

Chaos, contained.

Some creations are meant to be admired.

Xanthium was designed to be used.

Built around two generously sized compartments separated by a removable organizer, Xanthium keeps your tools, supplies, notions, cosmetics, markers, or everyday essentials exactly where they belong... until you inevitably fill it with far more than originally intended.

The removable center panel features elastic organization on one side and a clean workspace on the other, allowing you to customize the interior for everything from sewing notions and crochet hooks to pens, makeup brushes, travel accessories, or whatever project currently has your undivided attention.

Mesh storage in the lid keeps smaller items visible, while dual zippered compartments provide surprising capacity inside a compact footprint.

Whether stitched in cotton, cork, vinyl, faux leather, or your favorite Halloween print, Xanthium is equally at home in the sewing room, classroom, craft room, or packed inside a travel bag.

Contain the chaos.

Release the creativity.

⚙️ Pattern Features

• Dual zippered storage compartments

• Removable center organizer panel

• Elastic tool organization

• Large mesh storage pocket

• Structured construction for excellent shape retention

• Spacious interior with customizable organization

• Travel friendly design

• Cotton, canvas, vinyl, cork, faux leather, and waterproof canvas compatible

• Professional finish inside and out

• Endless customization opportunities

Approximate Finished Dimensions

• Width: 4"

• Height: 6"

• Length: 9"

Skill Level

Intermediate

This project introduces structured case construction, multiple zipper installations, dimensional assembly, binding techniques, and removable organizer construction. A rewarding build for makers looking to expand their bag-making skills.

What You Receive (Digital Download)

This is a digital PDF sewing pattern. No physical item will be shipped.

Included files:

• Full written instructions

• Home-print pattern file

• Material manifest

• Print test scale square

• Step-by-step construction guide

• Full-size pattern pieces

Printing Information

• Print at 100% / Actual Size

• Do not scale

• Do not fit to page

• Verify accuracy using the included test square

License & Use

This pattern is for personal use and small handmade business use.

You may sell handmade items created from this pattern.

You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, share, alter, or resell the pattern or instructions in any form.

Respect the Werk.

Brand Statement

Xanthium was created inside the Nefarious Werkz Werkshop, where beautiful organization is engineered from a healthy dose of mischief.

Contain the chaos. Release the creativity.

Material Manifest

For those who collect entirely too many supplies.

☐ Exterior Fabric – Cork, vinyl, faux leather, cotton woven, canvas, or whatever speaks to your chaotic little heart. Softer fabrics should be interfaced for best results.

☐ Lining Fabric – Cotton canvas, waterproof canvas (WPC), or similarly obedient woven fabrics. Choose materials that fold cleanly, behave predictably, and know their place.

(½ yard × width of fabric.)

☐ Heavy Stabilizer – The framework beneath the illusion.

(Approximately 1 yard.)

☐ SF101 Woven Interfacing – Optional, though strongly encouraged when using cotton woven fabrics.

☐ Double-Sided Tape (DST) – Entirely optional. Miraculously, this pattern survives without it.

☐ Bag Label – Optional. Leave no signature... or proudly claim your handiwork.

☐ Mesh – Approximately ½ yard.

☐ Bias Tape or Fold-Over Elastic (FOE) – Approximately 3½ yards.

(Tester recommendation: ½" FOE on the mesh edges and ¾" FOE everywhere else.)

☐ #5 Zipper Pulls – 4

☐ #5 Nylon Zipper Tape – A generous amount. Xanthium keeps its secrets behind four zippers.

You will receive a PDF digital download.