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Fiona's Freeway
$6.95 USD
- Fiona’s Freeway is a fun smaller bag featuring a unique shaped flap, closing with a magnetic strap and grommets with a pull strap.
The front of the bag features a vertical zipper pocket. Inside the roomy middle section is also another a zipper pocket and a slip pocket.
Also included is a large flap grommet free version for those of you who don’t like installing grommets!
This bag is perfect for cork or vinyl accents sewn on a domestic sewing machine.
Finished size: Approx. 23cm W X 25cm H X 9.5cm D (9” W X 10” H X 3 ½” D) - The pattern for Fiona's Freeway has a full requirements list, 25 pages of comprehensive instructions which include 95 step by step colour photos.
There are printing instructions and test squares to check your scale. Cutting measurements are provided in both metric & imperial PLUS 9 Pattern pieces are included for shaped pieces.
Cutting Labels are provided for measurement pieces for your convenience.
- *Exterior 1 (Cork)- 112cm (44”) wide: 45cm (½ Yard)
*Exterior 2- 112cm (44”) wide:45cm (½ Yard)
*Lining fabric - 112cm (44”) wide: 90cm (1 Yard)
*Fusible woven interfacing: Pellon Shape-Flex SF101 - 51cm (20” W). Substitutes are Vilene G700, Therm-o-web HeatnBond or DHJ501: 2.75m (3 yards)
*Peltex 71F or Fast2Fuse or TimTex or Decovil: 21cm W X 10cm H (8 1¤4” W X 4” H).
*Fusible Fleece such as Thermolam Plus or Vilene H640: 26cm (10”)
*Matching thread (I have used Aurifil Cotton 40wt). - *1 X Dress Zipper: 20cm (8”) for Front Zipper Pocket
*1 X Dress Zipper 20cm (8") for Interior Zipper Pocket
*2 X 25mm (1”) Rectangular Rings
*1 X 25mm (1”) Rectangular Slider br>
*1 X 18mm (3¤4”) Magnetic Snap
*8 X 10mm (3¤8”) (Inner Diameter) Metal Grommets.
*1 X Large Cord Lock (For Fabric Grommet Bag without cork accents)
*1 X 18mm (¾”) Ring (Optional for Large Flap Tassel)
*10 X Double Capped Rivets 9mm (Cap) X 8mm (Stem) OR Chicago Screws (Rivets are optional for an all fabric bag)
*Other Requirements: Double Sided Wonder Tape (or Glue suitable for glue basting – I use Elmer’s Washable School Glue).
*Fray Stopper, Duct Tape, Hole Punches. Plus general sewing requirements
Sugar and Spice
$9.95 USD
- The Sugar & Spice Bag is not only roomy and functional but has loads of storage space too!
There are 4 exterior slip pockets and a main compartment closing with a recessed zipper which is super easy to make. Two pen pockets and an additional 4 slip pockets inside complete the ensemble.
Lots of wonderful piping, metal rings and shiny rivets give your bag that professional look. Your friends won’t believe you made it yourself!
Finished size = Approx. 36cm (14”) X 20cm (8”) X 7.5cm ( 3”) - The pattern for Sugar & Spice has a full requirements list with suggestions on where to obtain your hardware, 27 pages of comprehensive instructions which include 51 step by step colour photos. There are 2 photos of the finished bag, printing instructions and test squares to print to check your scale. 8 Pattern pieces are included.
PLUS a TEXT ONLY version of the instructions (6 pages) comes bundled with your pattern for printing purposes, should you not need or wish to print all of the photos! Simply refer to your electronic versions for photos if needed! Saves on ink! - *Exterior fabric: quilting weight – 90 cm (1 yard) of 112cm (40”) wide fabric
*Lining fabric: quilting weight – 90cm (1 yard) of 112cm (40”) wide fabric
*Fabric to make your own piping: 45cm (½ yard); optional – you can use 3.5m (138”) ready-made piping if you prefer
*Fusible interfacing: light to mid-weight – 75cm (30”)
*Fusible fleece: mid-weight; I used Vilene H 640 – 40cm (16”)
*Matching thread (I use Gutermann Polyester)
*Piece of Peltex: 33cm X 9cm (13”X 3½”) - *1 X 36cm (14”) zipper for the recessed zipper closure (or cut a longer one down to size)
*4 oval or rectangular rings: 3cm (1 ¼”) across (inside measurement)
*1 X zipper pull (optional)
*16 X 6mm (¼”) rivets (optional) for the straps
Carriers Conquest
$9.95 USD
- The Carriers Conquest will not only be a stylish addition to your handbag collection, but a practical one too with loads of pockets to keep you organised.
Featuring two spacious top edge zipper pockets with quick access phone pocket. The front zipper pocket also contains two slip pockets.
The roomy centre compartment closes with a flap and magnetic snap.
Inside are two more slip pockets and a clever pocket designed to hold a wallet up to the ChrisW Designs Penny Inn size.
Make your bag from all fabrics or a combination of fabric and vinyl or pleather. Choose from making your own strap connectors or using metal connectors for added bling!
Finished size = Approx. 38cm W X 25.5cm W X 11.5cm D (13” W X 10” H X 4 ½” D) - The pdf pattern for the Carriers Conquest has 43 pages of instructions which include 109 step by step colour photos. Printing instructions and test squares to check scale are included.
16 Pattern pieces are included as well as cutting measurements so you can choose which method you prefer to cut by! Measurements for both Metric and Imperial are included!
PLUS a TEXT ONLY version of the instructions (9 pages) comes bundled with your pattern for printing purposes, should you not need or wish to print all of the photos! Simply refer to your electronic versions for photos if needed! Saves on ink! - *Exterior Fabric: Quilting weight - 90cm (1 Yard) of 112cm (40") wide fabric
*Lining Fabric: Quilting weight - 115cm (1 ¼ yard) of 112cm (40") wide fabric.
*Accent Fabric: Quilting weight - 45cm (11¤2 Yard)) of 112cm (40") wide fabric.
*Fusible Interfacing: Light-mid weight - 4.6m (5 yards) of 56cm (20") wide interfacing. (Suitable choices would be Pellon Shape-Flex SF101, Therm O Web Heat & Bond Soft Fusible Woven, Vilene #G700 however please allow for different widths)
*Soft & Stable or Pellon Flex Foam or Headliner: 50cm W X 66cm H (20” W X 26” H)
*Decovil 1 or Peltex 71F or Fast2Fuse or TimTex: 30cm W X 15.5cm H (12” W X 6” H)
*Fusible Fleece such as Thermolam Plus or Vilene H640: 2 X 3.5cm W X 59cm L (1 3/8” W X 23 ¼” L) for Strap Padding
*Template Plastic (Or plastic cutting mat from the dollar store): 31.7 cm W X 11.5cm H (12 ½” W X 4 ½” H)
*5mm (3/16”) Piping Cord – 36cm (14 ”) - *2 X #5 Handbag Zipper: 30cm (12”)
*2 X Double Cord Locks
*Cord to fit your Cord Locks: 74cm (29”)
* Regular Magnetic Snap: 1 X 18mm (11¤16”)
*4 X 3.8cm (1 ½”) W X 1.2cm (½”) H Inner Diameter Rectangular Rings OR 4 X Emmaline Bags “Long Johns” (Using larger inner diameter rings will require you to shorten your Strap Tabs or adjust their positioning to compensate!)
*4 X 12mm (1¤2”) D Rings
*2 X Metal Zipper Ends
*OPTIONAL: 20 X Double Capped Rivets 9mm (Cap) X 8mm (Stem) OR only 8 X if using “Long Johns" NOTE: I highly recommend rivets for this bag or you can try 8mm stem Chicago Screws as a substitute if rivets scare you!
*For OPTIONAL Wallet Pocket: Piece of metal measuring tape 21.5cm (8 ½”) long. I used tape that is 22mm (7¤8”) wide but you can use whatever width you have on hand OR substitute with 1.2cm - 2cm (1/2” – 3/4”) Boning.
Lombard Street
$10.95 USD
- The Lombard Street Bag is perfect for keeping your iPad or other similar sized electronic device nice and secure and well protected in its specially designed zippered pocket.
The bag also features 2 large front slip pockets PLUS a hidden slip pocket for your mobile phone.
There is also a third large front pocket with a hidden zipper to keep your valuables secure.
The Lombard Street Bag opens with a recessed zipper leading to a spacious interior, where another 4 slip pockets keep you organised!
Add some nice shiny rivets to your adjustable strap and nobody will believe you made it yourself!
Finished size = Approx. 25.5cm (10”) X 29cm (11½”) X 5cm (2”) - The pdf pattern for The Lombard Street Bag has 47 pages of instructions which include 81 step by step colour photos.
There are 4 photos of the finished bag, printing instructions and test squares to check scale.
13 Pattern pieces are included as are measurements for both Metric and Imperial!
PLUS a TEXT ONLY version of the instructions (9 pages) comes bundled with your pattern for printing purposes, should you not need or wish to print all of the photos! Simply refer to your electronic versions for photos if needed! Saves on ink! - *Exterior fabric: 90 cm (1 yard) of 112cm (44”) wide fabric
*Lining fabric: 90 cm (1 yard) of 112cm (44”) wide fabric
*Fusible interfacing: mid-weight, 110cm (42”) of 112cm (44”) wide interfacing (Pellon Shape-Flex SF101 is a good choice –2 yards)
*ByAnnie’s Soft & Stable: 46cm X 91cm (18” X 36”) (or substitute with Headliner Foam; you can also use fusible fleece, however, you will end up with a bag that is more floppy)
*Matching thread (I use Gutermann Polyester) - *1 X 28cm (11”) zipper or longer, cut down to size for hidden zipper pocket
*1 X 30cm (12”) zipper or longer, cut down to size for your recessed zipper
*1 X 40cm (16”) zipper or longer, cut down to size for your iPad pocket
*8 X 6mm (¼”) rivets (optional)
*1 X 2.5cm (1”) inner diameter rectangular slider for the adjustable strap
*2 X metal oval shaped eyelets: inner measurements, 26mm X 9mm (1⅟16” X ⅜”)
*Small amount of fray stopper and craft glue for setting eyelets
