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WOOP! The time has finally come for me to release my Podium Pattern - The Podium was my contribution to the 2018 Bag of the Month Club.
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The Podium
$9.95 USD
- The Podium is a roomy across the body bag with an adjustable strap. Featuring an exterior quick access phone pocket which is also great for keys if you don’t have a phone. Inside the roomy under flap main compartment which closes with a magnetic snap, you will find a zipper pocket, 2 slip pockets and a pen pocket.
The large flap is great to feature your favourite fabric or embroidery and add a cute little tassel to complete the picture! Super fun easy weekend project!
The pattern includes instructions for both the strap connectors and a rectangular ring alternative method of attaching your strap.
Finished size: Approx. 29cm W X 20cm H X 15cm D (11 ½” W X 8” H X 6” D) - The pattern for The Podium has 27 pages of instructions which include 82 step by step colour photos.
There are printing instructions and test squares to check scale.
For rectangular pattern pieces, both Pattern pieces and cutting measurements are included so you can choose your favourite cutting method!
Measurements are provided in both Metric and Imperial!
PLUS a TEXT ONLY version (7 pages) of the instructions 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! - *Please refer to the Photo Section at left for Materials Requirements Information!
- *Please refer to the Photo Section at left for Materials Requirements Information!
The Penny Inn
$10.95 USD
- The Penny Inn will surprise you with just how much stuff you can pack in there, including your mobile phone! You can keep your cards, cash and receipts all organised and make good use of one of the zipper pockets to stash some cash away for a rainy day!
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The Penny Inn features a gorgeous flip lock main compartment closure, opening into 8 card slots with optional slip pocket, two large slip pockets, a zippered coin section, an additional zipper pocket and a phone slip pocket.
The second wallet section, secured by a snap tab, features an additional 12 card pockets, an ID window and a slip pocket as well as another zipper pocket.
You can choose to add a wrist strap, or an adjustable cross body strap. Both are secured via detachable hooks, so why not make both straps so you can swap them as desired. Or remove them completely so you can pop your wallet in your bag instead!
You can see our blog post sew along with Ellen HERE!
Approx. size when closed and empty: W 21cm X 11cm X D 4cm (W 8 ¼” X H 4 3/8” X D 1 ½”) - The pattern for The Penny Inn has a full requirements list with suggestions on where to obtain the Decovil 1, 52 pages of comprehensive instructions which include 128 step by step colour photos.
There are printing instructions and test squares to check your scale. Cutting measurements are provided PLUS 23 Pattern pieces are included - YOU choose which you prefer to use! (Except where a pattern piece is required such as for a shaped piece - 8 shaped pieces are included!)
PLUS a TEXT ONLY version of the instructions (15 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!
*There is also a special FREE Supplement available in my Facebook group to make an alternative interior of extra pockets in place of one bank of 8 card slots. - *Exterior fabric: 1 X piece W30 cm x H 38cm (W12” x H 15”) If not making Straps and 45cm (1/2 Yard) if making Straps.
* Exterior contrast: 1 X piece W 24cm X H 8cm (W 9” X H 3 1/8”).
*Lining fabric: 90cm (1 yard) of 112cm (44”) wide fabric.
*Fusible woven interfacing: Pellon Shape-Flex SF101, 45cm (1/2 yard) (or length of Strap interfacing, if making).
*Vilene Decovil 1: 1 X piece W 25.5cm x H 41cm (W 10” X H 16”) (or substitute with Peltex).
*Pellon 809 Décor Bond (or other firm non-woven interfacing): W 25.5cm X H 25.5cm (W 10” X H 10”).
*Matching thread (I have used Aurifil Cotton 40wt).
*3 X 20cm (8”) or longer dress zippers.
*Small piece of clear vinyl for ID pocket.
*Fusible fleece: small scrap for the Tab Closure. - *1 X 12.5mm metal snap button (or similar).
*1 X large flip lock W 55mm X H 25mm; closed height 33mm (W 2 1/8” X H 1”; closed height 1 5/16”).
*Double sided Wonder Tape.
*2 X metal corners (optional).
*2 X 2cm (3/4”) hooks (inner diameter) (optional for adjustable strap).
*1 X 2cm (3/4”) slider (inner diameter) (optional for adjustable strap).
*1 X 2cm (3/4”) hooks (inner diameter) (optional for wrist strap).
*1 X 2cm (3/4”) slider (inner diameter) (optional for adjustable strap).
*2 X 12mm (1/2”) D rings (optional for attaching straps).
*4 X 6mm X 8mm (cap) rivets (optional).
*2 X 25cm (10”) cable ties OR 18cm (7”) of 5mm wide boning (recommended BUT optional).
*Fray stopper (optional) & craft glue (I use Gutermann HT2). - The Penny Inn *Video Tutorial is designed to accompany the PDF sewing pattern. Great for visual learners, it runs for 4 Hours and 20 minutes, covering everything you need to know as I work through sewing the wallet from start to finish!
*You will need the PDF pattern to complete your wallet.*Please note: The video is delivered via streaming (Not a Download) on a secure passcode protected page right here at ChrisW Designs.
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The Factotum
$10.95 USD
- The Factotum is the perfect office tote bag! At the front of the bag, under the flap, are pen pockets, slip pockets, a divided middle section and a zipper pocket. At the back of the bag is a hidden zipper opening to a large document pocket. The document pocket fits A4 & Foolscap folders easily. There is a slip pocket at each side of the bag. The main compartment is closed by a recessed zipper. Inside you will find a Laptop pocket, two side pockets, 2 large slip pockets with centre pen pocket and a large zipper pocket. There is also plenty of room inside for the Minifacto, which is a smaller cross body bag especially designed to fit in your office tote perfectly, holding all your everyday essentials, such as your wallet etc, so you can just grab it and go out to lunch!
The Factotum is rated Advanced. Not because it is difficult to sew but because it is a long sew with many pieces to manage. It helps to use the cutting labels provided, pinned to your work so you don't lose track of what everything is!
Finished size: Approx. 41cm W X 30.5cm H X 18cm D (16” W X 12” H X 7” D) - The pattern for The Factotum has a full requirements list, 47 pages of comprehensive instructions which include 144 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 5 Pattern pieces are included for shaped pieces.
Cutting Labels are provided for measurement pieces for your convenience.
A text only section of 12 pages for printing is also included. Save on ink as you don't need to print everything, just refer to the photos on your computer when you need them! ! - *Exterior 1 - 112cm (44”) wide: 1.35m (1 ½ Yard)
*Exterior 2- 112cm (44”) wide: 45cm (1¤2Yard)
*Lining fabric - 112cm (44”) wide: 2.3m (21¤2Yard)
*Fusible woven interfacing: Pellon Shape-Flex SF101 - 51cm W (20” W). Substitutes are Vilene G700, Therm-o-web HeatnBond or DHJ501: 9.15m (10 yards)
*Soft & Stable or Pellon Flex Foam or Headliner: 56cm W X 33cm H (22” W X 13” H).
*Peltex 71F or Fast2Fuse or TimTex or Decovil: 66cm (26”) .
*Fusible Fleece such as Thermolam Plus or Vilene H640: 30cm (12”)
*Coreflute: 40.5cm W X 16cm H (16” W X 6 ¼” H)
*Matching thread (I have used Aurifil Cotton 40wt). - *1 X #5 Handbag Zipper - 56cm (22") for Main Closure
*1 X Dress Zipper: 23cm (9”) for Front Zipper Pocket
*1 X Dress Zipper 35cm (14") for Interior Zipper Pocket
1 X 46cm (18") Dress Zipper for Hidden Zipper Pocket
*4 X 3.8cm (1 ½”) Rectangular Rings
*1 X Thumb Catch
*3 X Press Snaps
*4 X 12mm Bag Feet
*1 Metal Zipper End
*20 X Double Capped Rivets 9mm (Cap) X 8mm (Stem) OR Chicago Screws
*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, Wonderclips, Second pair of Hands, Wine. Plus general sewing requirements
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
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