Bag Organiser - £6+VAT
Do you love to carry a big tote bag, but hate not being able to find your keys and phone? This Bag Organiser is designed for you! It also works as a useful desk caddy.
Inside this organiser are useful slip pockets, a key holder, and a central divider which is also a zipper pouch. The handles hang at the sides, but can be folded back to protect the contents.
This bag uses fusible fleece, but you could substitute foam stabiliser if you wanted. This pattern is supported by a full tutorial video.
This is a downloadable PDF pattern sent to your email, not a physical product, and cannot be refunded once purchased.
PDF Pattern - £6.00 plus local taxes or VAT (press button to see price in your local currency)
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Finished size:
approximately 9 ½” wide x 4 ½” deep x 7” high
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This organiser has two compartments separated by a zipped divider pocket, which is fully stitched in
Each side has a slip pocket with a bound top edge for stability
The handles are made using wooden dowels, and fold over to cover the top of the organiser
There is a simple key fob attached to one of the slip pockets
The organiser has rounded corners, and the pattern is marked to make it easy to get a perfect finish
This pattern contains all of the full pattern pieces you need. No measuring required
The video shows my method for putting in zips without using pins or double-sided tape
The video shows you how to close a turning gap by hand stitching using ladder stitch
Pattern has cutting chart to keep track of your pieces. Print it out for every new project!
Both pattern and tutorial has a QR code so you can easily find the video tutorial
If you prefer to use bag foam stabiliser instead of fusible fleece, use my FREE download and watch my video on how to prepare foam stabiliser for sewing bags
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You will need (width x height):
Quilting weight cotton:
Fabric A - 1 fat quarter
Fabric B - 1 fat quarter
Fabric C - 1 fat quarter (can use lining instead)
Lining: 1 fat quarter, (or ½ yard of lining and no fabric C)
Fusible interfacing: 1 yard medium/firm weight fusible interfacing
Fusible fleece: 21” x 14” (or 24” x 15 ½” of sew-in foam stabiliser)
#3 zip: cut 1 @ 8 ¾”
1 cm/⅜” dowel: cut 2 @ 8 ¼”
Sundries: 1 x ½” lobster clasp, zipper foot, fabric glue, point turner, fabric marker, pinking shears, hump jumper
Optional extras: ¼” machine foot, double-sided tape, washi tape
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Fabric A: Cotton quilting weight fabrics, used with a medium weight fusible interfacing; heavyweight waterproof canvas; cotton canvas; denim; cork; leather or faux leather
Fabrics B, C, and Lining: Cotton quilting weight fabrics, which can be waterproofed if required; lighter weight waterproof canvas; ripstop nylon
Fusible Fleece: Vlieseline H630 low loft fusible fleece; Pellon fusible fleece, or similar
Fusible interfacing: Any medium weight fusible interfacing, woven or non-woven
#3 zip: a dress weight zip, either finished or continuous. You can use a #5 zipper for this, just adapt the size of the end tabs to fit.
⅜”/1cm dowel: This can be purchased online or at a DIY store. You could use a thicker bamboo cane from a garden centre, if you prefer.
If you prefer a sturdier finish, you could use foam stabiliser instead of fusible fleece: Vlieseline Style-Vil; By Annie’s Soft and Sl:table; Pellon Flex-Foam; Bosal-in-R-form etc
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The PDF comes as two separate files. The first contains a simple, six-step tutorial with fourteen photos, enhanced with graphics to make it clearer to understand. The second file contains the pattern pieces, ready for you to cut out and use, plus a cutting chart to help you plan your project. All sizes are in inches.
INCLUDED:
A list of all the materials and quantities you need to complete the project;
Instructions on how to cut and prepare the fabrics;
Step-by-step instructions including photos of each step
Photo tutorial and pattern pieces ready for printing
THIS IS A DOWNLOADABLE PDF PATTERN SENT TO YOUR EMAIL, NOT A PHYSICAL PRODUCT
PDF Pattern - £6.00 plus local taxes or VAT (press button to see price in your local currency)
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