Betty Bowler PDF Sewing Pattern
A vintage-inspired carry-all, roomy enough to fit anything you need for a day trip. This bag is about 17” wide and features four exterior slip pockets, a zippered pocket inside, and piping for a professionally-made look.
Please note: This is a downloadable PDF sewing pattern. Your PDF file will be available after checkout in the Downloads area of your account.
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SIZING / FINISHED MEASUREMENTS FOR :
Wide: 17" (43.18 cm)
Tall: 11" (27.94 cm)
Deep:7 " (17.78 cm)
MATERIALS NEEDED FOR :
- 1 yard 44” wide quilting weight exterior fabric
- 1 yard 44” wide quilting weight lining fabric
- 1/2 yard 44” wide quilting weight contrasting fabric
- 1 1/2 yards foam interfacing (Pellon Flexfoam FF77)
- 1/4 yard fusible heavy stabilizer (Pellon Peltex 71F)
- 3 1/2 yards fusible woven interfacing (Pellon Shapeflex SF101)
- 20” (or longer) all-purpose zipper (main compartment)
- 9” all-purpose zipper (zippered pocket)
- 4 yards pre-made piping
- Four 1” rectangle rings
- Fabric glue (Beacon Fabritac) (optional)
- Coordinating thread
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - :
What difficulty is the Betty Bowler Bag sewing pattern?
Alicia's rating: 3/4 - You should be familiar with sewing patterns and common sewing terms.
Can I sell the bags that I make?
You MAY sell individual bags handmade by you using this pattern. Use for mass production is prohibited. If you decide to sell your handcrafted bags made using this pattern, then we would be grateful if you would mention Swoon Sewing Patterns in your online sales listing.
Is there a video tutorial for the Betty Bowler Bag sewing pattern?
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Please note: The is a downloadable PDF sewing pattern. It is not a finished bag, nor a paper sewing pattern. Your PDF file will be available in the Downloads area of your account immediately after checkout. You will not receive an emailed copy of this sewing pattern; please download the file from your account after checkout.
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