Description
SIZING / FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
- 14″ wide x 16″ tall x 3″ deep
Materials Needed:
- 1/2 yard Exterior Fabric A, 44″ wide
- 1/2 yard Exterior Fabric B, 44″ wide
- 1/2 yard Exterior Fabric C, 44″ wide
- 1 yard Lining Fabric, 44″ wide
- 4 yards fusible woven interfacing (Pellon Shapeflex SF101)
- (3) 14” all-purpose zippers
- (1) 9” all-purpose zipper
- (2) 3/4” D-rings
- (2) 3/4” swivel clips
- Coordinating thread
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: 2/4
You should already be somewhat familiar with sewing patterns and common sewing terms.
You should already be somewhat familiar with sewing patterns and common sewing terms.
Sheri (verified owner) –
This is a great tote. Attractive, highly functional and a fairly easy sew (though a bit time-consuming). If you’re wonder about the 4 stars though it’s because this is the first Swoon pattern I didn’t feel was perfect for what it is supposed to deliver. Don’t get me wrong- I already plan to make more, but with modifications to the gusset. I hated the gusset in this pattern; it reminds me of something from a 1950s dress – barely functional. Having seen a lot of tribal fusion belly dance cholis and Viking re-enactment clothing, I know gussets can be better utilized, so I’m going to widen it a bit and see if I can make that work.
Grace (verified owner) –
I adore making and carrying all the Swoon totes! I had been using the Sophia beach tote as my everyday bag for the better part of the last two years but needed a crossbody purse I could wear while toting my two young kids around everywhere. This bag is simplistically stylish and functional and I have loved wearing it for the past week and being hands-free! It is large enough to keep diapers and wipes, but small enough that it isn’t bulky and gets in the way when I’m running everyday errands. Love it!
Pamlyn (verified owner) –
Typically for Swoon Patterns, this is one that is well thought out and the finished bag works how it is supposed to. Good and clear instructions. Relatively easy sew; the hardest part being the gusset but the instructions guide through that very clearly. Super pattern to play about with fabric combinations.
Linda (verified owner) –
Dress it up or dress it down. Elegant but practical depending upon the fabric chosen. Love it!
Věra Malínská (verified owner) –
Velmi děkuji ,moc hezky se podle vašeho návodu kabelka šije.
Jennifer Chau Gong (verified owner) –
I also had the problem with getting the 2-inch sample square when printing at 100% size but I just resized it so that I got the right measurement. There’s a lot of pieces to assemble but overall an easy sew. I made this for my 9yo so the crossbody strap was too long so I made it into an adjustable strap instead. She loves all the pockets and the deep pockets.
Peggy (verified owner) –
I had difficulty downloading the pattern. Printing at actual size or 100% meant that the 2 inch sample square measured 2.4 inches. Very confusing. The pattern was the correct size but the sample 2 inch square wasn’t. Once I got passed this, the pattern was great.
Laura Dufresne –
Really gorgeous bag, very deep and just about perfect for a trip. The only issue for me with the length is a little long for my 5’2 stature, and the strap is not adjustable. Easy fixes for me, just add a adjustable strap.
Oriel Lee Huxman (verified owner) –
My favorite! I have given many as gifts and everyone has loved them.
Barbara Hourigan –
Loved this pattern. Especially the interesting gusset and all the pockets.