Description
SIZING / FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
Handbag: 12” wide, 9” tall, 5” deep
Traveler: 17” wide, 12.5” tall, 7” deep
MATERIALS:
- 2/3 yard 44” wide quilting weight exterior fabric (1 1/3 yards for Traveler)
- 1 yard 44” wide quilting weight lining fabric (1 2/3 yards for Traveler)
- 2 1/2 yards 5/32” cotton cording (or 1 package of premade piping)
- 1/2 yard foam interfacing (Soft & Stable, automotive headliner) (2/3 yard for Traveler)
- 2 yards fusible woven interfacing (Pellon Shapeflex SF101) (3 yards for Traveler)
- 1/4 yard fusible stiff stabilizer (Pellon Peltex 71F)
- 20” handbag (or #5) zipper (30” for Traveler)
- 7″ all purpose zipper (9″ for Traveler)
- Four 3/4” rectangle rings (1” for Traveler)
- Coordinating thread
- Erasable marking pen
- Fabric glue (Beacon Fabri-tac)
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: 3/4
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.
You MAY sell bags you make with this pattern.
dana.rosova (verified owner) –
Mám velkou radost, že mohu šít podle Vašich návodů! Jsou podrobné, profesionální! Těším se na další!!! Dana Ross – Česká republika
I am very happy to be able to sew according to your instructions! They are detailed, professional! I am looking forward to the next!!! Dana Ross – Czech Republic
may22gb (verified owner) –
I’ve made the Vivian traveler and love it! There’s so many different ways to change up the look I’m going to put a zipper pocket on the outside and a large open pockets on both sides of the next one I make. I belong to the Facebook group and I’ve learned so much about bag making.
Julie Potts (verified owner) –
My favourite traveller and so easy to make. I did one with a poppy design fabric for an ex military friend who absolutely loves it. Thank you.
liz v. (verified owner) –
I LOVE my Vivian traveller. I was able to get her done within 2 days for a trip to san Francisco. I love the clear and easy instructions of swoon patterns! Highly recommended! Perfect carry on size for the plane too. Fit under the seat in front of me. I DID lengthen my handles so I could toss it over my shoulder (cut straps each ten inches longer before construction). Love Vivian!
Melissa –
Such a classic bag! This was my first time using Soft & Stable and seriously, where has it been all my life?! I get so many compliments on the style of this bag. I made the handbag size and it is perfect for carrying my everyday essentials, plus some! (And my Della fits perfectly inside!). The exterior pockets are perfect for easy access for my phone and keys. Another great Swoon pattern!
shanna –
Vivian is such a classic! Beautiful design, size and functionality. The pattern is easy to read and follow, even for a beginning bag maker. After makingost of these bags, Swoon patterns never disappoint in both challenge and style. LoVE getting compliments on them (And you’re sure to get them when carrying a swoon pattern.)!