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Introducing the Hot Hues Convertible
Crossbody Fooler Bag Pattern!
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It's been a long time in the making but today is finally the day for the
unveiling of my
Hot Hues Convertible Crossbody Fooler Bag pattern
and tutorial! (Just in time for summer!)
This is a
46-page PDF that provides clear instructions
with over 80 photos to guide you in making your very own versatile,
trendy, go anywhere crossbody bag. You've seen the results of my
testers' bags last week, now it's time to make your own!
How Big is This Bag?
Your completed bag will be about 9” high by 7” wide (23cm x 18cm) at the top.
Width at the bottom will be somewhere between 9” to 10” (23-25cm) depending on
how you finish off the corners. (Strap length is totally up to you.)
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Make your Hot Hues bag with fabric or chain strap...
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Who is this Project For?
While I would classify this as a beginner level project, it is written for
someone who has successfully completed a couple of simple sewing projects in the
past (ideally, something like a zippered pouch or wristlet). It would be
preferable if you were not intimidated by the idea of zippers and buttonholes,
even if you have not had previous experience with them. (That said, I like to
create patterns that enable the user to customize, so you can definitely make a
variation of this bag using simpler techniques if you are so inclined.) As for
the sewing part of this project, it is all just straight line sewing; there are
no curves to worry about. And as an additional FYI, a couple of my pattern
testers were absolute beginners who had no issues.
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Front view of Hot Hues bag...
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How Long will this Project Take?
This project can be completed in a day once you have all of your supplies at the
ready... definitely doable over a leisurely weekend!
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Back view of the Hot Hues bag...
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What do I Need to Make this Project?
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Why is it called "Hot Hues"? That's why!
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The key concept behind the
Hot Hues Convertible Crossbody Fooler Bag is
the idea of using fabrics creatively to make a bag that will serve you for many
years, transitioning from one hot colour trend to the next.
So you'll need a bunch of cool fabric, but not a lot of any one kind, which
means this project is a great way to use up small pieces from your stash. (And
not that you would do this, but to give you an idea of the total requirements,
one fat quarter will accommodate the flap and both body panels. Another will
take care of the pocket linings. And a third will make your fabric strap if
that's the kind of strap you want.) At the very least, you will want two
contrasting/coordinating fabrics: one for the body and one for the flap.
List of requirements:
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Several coordinating/contrasting fabrics (3 fat quarters in total should
suffice; total fabric usage depends on whether you make fabric straps)
- Up to 1/3 yd/m of Decor Bond or Pellon SF101
- 18' x 10" (46cm x 26cm) piece of Pellon 987F (fusible fleece)
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Two 3/4" (2cm) D-rings (if using a pre-made chain strap that comes with
swivel hooks; optional)
- 3/4" (2cm) wide belt or webbing cut to desired length (optional)
- Two 7" (18cm) or longer matching/contrasting zippers
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Pins, clips, ruler, fading marker, your sewing machine's zipper foot &
buttonholer, iron, pressing cloth, etc.
- One to four contrasting buttons, up to 1" (2.5cm) in diameter
- Matching/contrasting thread
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Two 3/4" (2cm) swivel snap hooks (if using a chain for a strap; optional)
Want the pattern?
Click here to go to my Payhip shop and purchase for $5.75.
NOTE: Due to the nature of digital products, all PDF sales are final and
non-refundable.
TERMS OF USE
If you are "sew" inclined, feel free to make and sell as many
Hot Hues Convertible Crossbody Fooler Bags as you care to; I only ask
that you credit me and this blog by attaching the following card to the item.
Congrats on the release of this pattern Rochelle...AWESOME!
ReplyDeleteThank you, thank you! (Congrats on your Stow It All Tote release too!)
DeleteWould it be possible to alter this pattern to also have a zippered top closure under say a mock flap to still give the bag a jazzy look. thanks
ReplyDeleteThe short answer is that you could, by adding an actual lining and making up the top of the bag like you would a zippered pouch. However, the strap tabs take up a bit of space up there, so you'd have to consider how to reposition those or just live with an opening that's somewhat narrow.
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