Shoulder bag/tote
#13
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Michigan
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That style of bag is called a hobo bag. If you google it, there are lots of free patterns out there. Here's one:
https://destashification.com/2011/08...-bag-tutorial/
Many do not have the tied handles, but if you find one you like, just extend the handle portion & tie it when you are done.
https://destashification.com/2011/08...-bag-tutorial/
Many do not have the tied handles, but if you find one you like, just extend the handle portion & tie it when you are done.
#14
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Join Date: Dec 2012
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there are a bunch of free patterns available. If you haven't ever 'boxed' a bottom corner, take a flat bag (like a pillowcase) slide a box container into it (like a cereal box) and see what it looks like at the bottom corner. This visual really lets the idea of sewing a triangle make sense. You can do anything to the basic tote - piece it, quilt it, add pockets inside or out and change the size to anything you want. The idea is to create the 2 pieces of fabric and then sew them together. The lining will be the same size and attach it at the top after attaching the straps. Leave a couple inches open in the side of the lining to pull it rightside out and you are done! Everything else is just additions - closures, pockets, adjustable straps, pockets, etc. I like to add a flap to the top to make them more messenger bag style. I make a lot of these for the boys and make sure they are either the size of tablets or laptops. Another fun gift is to add a layer of PUL, or thin vinyl or even insulbright and make them into smaller lunch bags. Careful, when you start making them from your scrap piles, they can be addictive!!!!
#16
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 7,312
Check out the projects here. You can also do a search for specific type patterns on the site.
https://sew4home.com/project-index
https://sew4home.com/project-index
Wonderful site - thank you!
#17
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Somewhere inTexas
Posts: 968
I have received this bag for a Christmas present from a friend. It was admired at church today and some ladies asked me if I could help them make one. I haven’t got a pattern, how is the bag really called and would someone please be able to direct me if somewhere on the Board there is a tutorial. Thanks a lot!!!
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