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Materials needed:
1 yard (1 meter) of outer fabric (denim, drill, etc.)
1 yard (1 meter) of fabric for lining, either contrasting or complimenting (i.e cotton, a soft polyester)
1 magnetic snap
Thread of matching or contrasting color
Step 1:
Cut your front and back panels of outer fabric, The bottom of the bag is 14in wide (pic 2), then angles up 10 1/4 in (pic3), the top should be 18 1/8 in wide (pic 4).
(Pic 1)
(Pic 2)
(Pic 3, side of bag)
(Pic 4)
Cut the center between the straps 5 1/4 in wide (pic 5)
(Pic 5)
The straps are 10 in long, 3 3/4 in wide at base (pic 6) curving up to 2 2/3 in (pic 7), up to 2 1/2 in wide (pic 8)
Repeat for lining. At this point you can add pockets to the lining if desired.
(Pic 6)
(Pic 7)
(Pic 8)
Now to cut the bottom, you’ll want to make it oblong like in the pics, its 11 3/4 in long (pic 9) and 4 3/4 in wide (pic 10)
Repeat for lining.
(Pic 9)
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(Pic 10)
Assembling:
Step 1:
Take the front and back panels of outer fabric and pin together the sides, stitch. Take the bottom piece and pin the bag shell (w/RS together) to the bottom piece, bottom of bag goes length wise. side seams at rounded sides. Repeat for lining, leaving a 2 opening for turning the bag.
Step 2:
On lining, mark 4/5″ (2cm) down for placing of magnetic snap on both panels, in the center. Open these marks with scissors by folding the marks in half and barely snipping them.
Step 3:
Install the snap. I used a small piece of interfacing between the the snap back and the fabric, I find it protects the lining material.
I also used a bit of electrical tape to protect the outer fabric.
Step 4:
Now take the lining shell, place inside the outer bag shell, with right sides together. Pin together. Stitch up the curved side of straps. Now stitch the center. Turn the bag right side out through the 2 in opening in the bottom of the lining, stitch closed. For the straps, tuck one strap into the other and stitch closed. Top stitch around the top of bag.
Now your done and ready to use your bag!!
Made from a sturdy canvas material.
This pattern is for personal use only. Please do not sell the finished product, as I already sell this bag as my own. If you would like a modified version, please contact me. Thanks!!!
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