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Gabbie's Grove
$6.95 USD
- Gabbie’s Grove is a super cool foldover bag which you can use as a tote or fold it over and use as a crossbody bag or put your arm through the Top Body Strap and use as a large clutch.
You can even wear it as a backpack just by looping your adjustable strap through the Top Body Strap for a foldover backpack or the Handle Straps for a full tote backpack.
However, this foldover is not your ordinary rectangular flat foldover bag as it has a super cute and unique shape which gives you a super roomy main compartment.
On the exterior back you will find a phone or key slip pocket for quick access and on the front, a zipper pocket which is hidden when you fold your bag over.
Two magnetic snaps close your main compartment to keep everything nice and secure.
Finished size: Approx. 36cm (14”) W at widest point X 38cm (15”) H when unfolded or 23cm (9”) H when folded X 10cm (4”) D at the base. - The pattern for Gabbie's Grove has 19 pages of instructions which include 60 step by step colour photos.
There are printing instructions and test squares to check scale.
Cutting measurements are provided in both metric and imperial PLUS 3 Pattern pieces are included.
Cutting labels are provided for your convenience for rectangular pieces.
- Exterior Fabric- Non Directional -112cm (44”) wide: 56cm (22”)
Accent Fabric–112cm (44”) wide: 71cm (28”)
Lining fabric - 112cm (44”) wide: 71cm (28”)
Fusible Woven Interfacing: WovenFuse - 114cm (45”) Wide – 2m (2 ¼ Yards) Substitutes are Pellon Shape-Flex SF101- 51cm (20”) Wide – 4.5m (5 Yards). Vilene G700,Therm-o-web HeatnBond or DHJ501
Soft & Stable or Matilda’s Own Foam or Pellon Flex Foam or Headliner: (Referred to in pattern only as Foam): 107cm X 43cm (42” X 17”)
Decovil 1 or Peltex 71F or Fast2Fuse (Referred to in pattern only as Base Stabiliser): 26.6cm W X 10cm H (10 ½” W X 4” H)
Fusible Fleece – Thermolam Plus TP971F or Vilene 640H 15cm W X 17.5cm H (6” W X 6 7/8” H) - 1 X Dress Zipper for Zipper Pocket: 25.5 cm (10”) (Or longer cut to size)
2 X 18mm (3/4”) Regular Magnetic Snaps
2 X 2.5cm (1”) O Rings
1 X 2.5cm (1”) Slider
2 X 2.5cm (1”) Swivel Hooks
16 X Double Capped Rivets 9mm (Cap) X 8mm (Stem)
Other Items: Fabric Glue, Double Sided Wonder Tape (or Glue suitable for glue basting– I use Elmer’s Washable School Glue), Fray Stopper, Hole punches, Chalk or Fading Marker - Plus general sewing items
The Penny Inn
$10.95 USD
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NOTE: VIDEO IS PRE-ORDER ONLY- See "Video" Tab. Date of release TBA!
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! -
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 FULL length video tutorial is coming SOON! Date of release to be advised!
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The Epiphany
$9.95 USD
- The Epiphany will be a stylish addition to your handbag collection. Featuring a front slip pocket for your phone or keys, a back zipper pocket and a recessed zipper closure. The spacious interior features 2 slip pockets, a pleated pocket and a pen pocket one side. Plus you can choose to add another zippered pocket to the other side if you wish!
The base of your bag sports bag feet to protect your bag from dirt and wear. The bag also features optional side Grommets with Gate Rings which will allow you to add an optional removable adjustable crossbody strap, secured via detachable hooks. Lots of gorgeous hardware (optional) and topstitching make this a very professionally finished bag. You will be the envy of your friends! Why not make them one too!
Approx. size: W 35.5cm X H 28cm X D 14cm (W 14” X H 11” X D 5 ¼”) - The pattern for The Epiphany has a full requirements list with suggestions on where to obtain your hardware, 46 pages of comprehensive instructions which include 104 step by step colour photos.
There are printing instructions and test squares to check your scale. Cutting measurements are provided PLUS 19 Pattern pieces are included - YOU choose which you prefer to use! (Except where a pattern piece is required such as for a shaped piece!)
PLUS a TEXT ONLY version of the instructions (12 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! - *Main fabric: 90cm (1 yard) of 112cm (44”) wide fabric
*Contrast fabric: 90cm (1 yard) of 112cm (44”) wide fabric
*Lining fabric: 70cm (¾ yard) of 112cm (44”) wide fabric
*Fusible woven interfacing: Pellon Shape-Flex SF101, 4.5m (5 yards)
*Soft & Stable: 46cm (18”) (or substitute with Pellon Flex Foam FF-77 or Headliner Foam)
*Fusible Fleece: 10cm (4”)
*Vilene Decovil 1: 1 X piece W 30.5cm x H 25cm (W 12” X H 9 ¾”) (or substitute with Peltex)
*Matching thread (I have used Aurifil Cotton 40wt) - *1 X 18cm (10”) or longer Handbag zipper for the Zipper Pocket
*1 X 38cm (15”) or longer Handbag Zipper.
*Double sided Wonder Tape
*4 X 4cm (1 ½”) Inner Diameter Rectangular Rings
*1 X 4cm (1 ½”) Inner Diameter Slider (Optional)
*4 X 10mm (13/32”) grommets (Needed if making Optional Adjustable Strap)
*2 X 4cm (1 ½”) (eye size) snap hooks (optional for adjustable strap)
*2 X 4cm (1 ½”) Snap O (Gate) rings (Needed if making Optional Adjustable Strap)
*1 X Metal Zipper End (optional) (Or see this Tutorial on my blog on how to make your own fabric tab : http://blog.chriswdesigns.com/2015/09/how-to-sew-a-fabric-tab-end-on-a-zipper.html
*4 X 12mm (½”) bag feet.(Optional)
* 18 X 8mm (cap) X 6mm (post) Rivets. (Optional)
*Fray stopper (optional) & craft glue (I use Gutermann HT2)
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.
Download a free PDF colouring sheet HERE and HERE!
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
Bella II
$9.95 USD
- The Bella 11 is not only practical, it’s roomy & fun with loads of pockets! Featuring 4 exterior front slip pockets, a zippered exterior back pocket and a recessed zipper closure for your main compartment. Inside you will find another zipper pocket, 3 slip pockets as well as a pen pocket to keep all your goodies super organised.
You can download a PDF colouring sheet HERE!
Finished bag size = Approx. 31cm (12¼”) X 25cm (10”) X 10cm (4”) - The pattern for the Bella II has a full requirements list with suggestions on where to obtain hardware, 36 pages of comprehensive instructions which include 82 step by step colour photos.
There are printing instructions and test squares to check your scale. Cutting measurements are provided PLUS 13 Pattern pieces are included - YOU choose which you prefer to use! (Except where a pattern piece is required such as for a shaped piece!)
PLUS a TEXT ONLY version of the instructions (8 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 main fabric: 90 cm (1 Yard) of 112cm (44”) wide fabric
*Feature fabric: 45cm (1/2 yard) of 112cm (44”) wide fabric
*Lining fabric: 115cm (1 ¼ yard) of 112cm (44”) wide fabric
*Fusible interfacing: SF101, 3 1/2m (4 Yards)
*Fusible fleece: Pellon TP971F Fusible Thermolam Plus; or Vilene H 640, 40cm (16”)
*1 piece of firm single-sided fusible Peltex – W 28cm X H 10cm (W 11” X H 4”) for base (or, alternatively, you can use any similar firm single-sided fusible stabiliser)
*Matching thread (I have used Aurifil Cotton 40wt). - *1 X 23cm (9”) (or longer) handbag zipper to match the exterior
*1 X 43cm (17”) handbag (or longer) zipper to match the exterior
*1 X 20cm (8”) dress zipper to match the lining
*Double Sided Wonder Tape (Optional)
*4 X 4cm (1 ½”) (eye size) snap hooks
*12 X 10mm (13/32”) grommets (8 of which are for the Optional Front pocket decoration)
*1 X Metal Zipper End (optional)
*Metre (40”) of ribbon, cord or other strapping for your front pocket decoration (Optional)
*4 X 12mm (½”) bag feet.(Optional)
*8 X 8mm (cap) X 6mm (post) Rivets. (Optional)
