Bag Sewing Patterns by ChrisW Designs
Designer Bag Sewing Patterns and Video Courses
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FEATURES:
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)
Comes with a bonus helpful free video on downloading, saving and printing your pattern plus a bonus free video for printing with an iPad!
A Video sew along by Victoria of Seams Legit is also available for those that need more visuals!
PDF INFO:
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.
| Pattern Type | |
|---|---|
| Brand | ChrisW Designs |
MATERIALS:
*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).
NOTIONS:
*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
Betty Robson –
This is a great pattern. Instructions were very clear and it went together quick and simple. Will definitely make more Fiona’s Freeway bags.
Kelly –
My fav of Christine’s designs (that I have used) – easy to read pattern – fabulous results.
Daryl Perry –
I made 3 Fiona Freeway bags. I tested the first one for Christine and it sold quickly. I got an order to make the same woman one in purples. Then shortly after her friend saw her purple Fiona and she also wanted a purple one and I made another Fiona. I stitched decorative machine and hand stitches and rickrack on my Fiona Flaps to give them an artsy look.
The bag pattern itself is great! Clear well written instructions as all of Christine’s patterns are. This is a sweet style that is a smallish bag (at least for me it is small, could be medium to others). I love the look of the flap and the grommets with the drawstring. The zippered front pocket is a nice addition. You can choose to add grommets or not or a tassel or not. Lots of ways to make this bag your own. The adjustable strap to wear across your body or on your shoulder is also a really nice feature of this bag as well.
info (verified owner) –
Question for Daryl Perry…..how much did you sell Fiona Freeway bag? I never know how to price! Thanks
Jane Kempf –
This is a fabulous pattern! Every single one I have made gets comments, compliments or just “wow! you made that?” It looks daunting, but goes together so easy. Christine always has very clear instructions and so many pictures in her patterns that anyone can make her designs….I can’t emphasize enough how wonderful her bags are and I have made most of them!!! Fabulous Amazing Beautiful…thank you Chris!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Anj Harper –
I finally got around to making this bag. Why did I wait so long! I absolutely think it’s the cutest. I had fun making it. The Instructions as always are first class. Great little bag.