Description
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The pattern for the Serendipity Hip has a full requirements list with suggestions on where to obtain your hardware, 37 pages of comprehensive instructions which include 76 step by step colour photos. There are 6 photos of the finished bag on the cover, printing instructions and test squares to print to check your scale. 13 Pattern pieces are included.
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!
Dale Kuehnle –
Love this pattern! Easy to follow. Well written instructions. Plus the curved top is unique and so cute! Will be making many more Serendipity Hip.
Daryl –
I have made a few of these Serendipity Hip bags. The first one I made I tested for Christine. The most recent bag I added a jumbo grommet to the bag front pocket for placing plastic dog bags in that stick out the grommet for easy access to grab for picking up dog poo when you walk your dog. I sold that bag at a craft show. It was so easy to alter this into making a dog walking bag. But you could still turn it into a dog walking bag just by accessing the front zippered pocket. Speaking of pockets, for a small bag this baby is loaded with pockets! One pocket is a hidden pocket on the front with a phone pocket too. Even credit card pockets are inside this bag, so you don’t need to carry a wallet with you. The adjustable cross body strap is perfect to make it fit your body or shorten the strap for a shoulder bag.
There are other bag patterns this size out there from other designers with a straight top, but they don’t have the phone pocket, the hidden pocket or the lovely curved zippered top closure that the Serendipity Hip bag has. I have made a couple of those other bags and didn’t like them as well as the Serendipity Hip Bag. Not to mention that Christine’s instructions are so much easier to follow for me.
Tanya Davis –
I just made this pattern for my Christmas purse. The instructions were, as usual, so easy to follow. It us the perfect size for me. I like to carry the necessities but not the kitchen sink lol. Chris’ patterns are my favorite as she is very thorough with her directions.
Rona Murdoch –
I’ve now made three if these, one for myself which was admired by friends so much that I made two more and have plans for a lot more. The pattern pieces are quite small, so it’s possible to get the main body out of a fat quarter, with a bit to spare. The straps and contrast then use another fabric. Fantastic instructions, and it always surprises me how quickly it’s finished.