BAG PATTERNS

PHONE BAG

CROSS BODY BAG

BROMPTON BACKPACK or MESSENGER BAG

BOHO BAG

PORTOBELLO BAG

HOXTON TOTE

WHITSTABLE BAG

PHONE BAG in Kindred fabric by Sewgirl*

*PHONE BAG Pattern errata – please note that text on the bottom left image on page 4 should read ‘Back’ instead of Front and the bottom right picture should read ‘Front’ instead of Back.

CROSS BODY BAG
BROMPTON BAG
backpack version in denim
BROMPTON BAG
shoulder messenger bag version in British wool
BOHO ZIPPED BAG & COSMETICS PURSE WITH TISSUE HOLDER
in African cotton fabric with denim
WHITSTABLE WEEKEND BAG
in woven tapestry and pleather

PORTOBELLO BAG
in African fabric and denim
PORTOBELLO BAG
in faux leather and wool mix check fabric
HOXTON TOTE
in African fabric and denim

Making bags is one of my passions. Shoulder bags, back packs, cosmetic or baguette purses, I love them all! What a great way to get pattern into your daily life in a practical way. There are three bag patterns in the Sewgirl range: BROMPTON, which is both a Backpack and Shoulder messenger bag in one pattern, PORTOBELLO which is a ‘girl about town’ smaller shoulder bag and a BOHO bag which is a casual zip purse/bag.

All patterns come with actual size templates and a step by step illustrated booklet showing you every step of your bag making journey.

BROMPTON BAG KIT
Brompton bag comes as a kit which contains fabric, lining, pattern with templates,
metal bits and leather buckle.

Get funky with denim and a funky wild cotton print lining!
African fabric can look stunning with denim for spring/summer
Twist lock fastenings are great to use, available as an add on with the Portobello bag pattern.

Here is a good Noodle Head YouTube tutorial about inserting a Twist-lock (otherwise known as a Turn Lock) that may help you when inserting this type of fastening.

And a choice of metal sliders and rectangles in chrome or antique brass can be added to your pattern order.
CLICK THE IMAGE ABOVE to buy 25mm (1″) slider and ring set on ebay
BOHO BAG also comes with a kit including fabric, pattern and templates, metal bits, zip, pack of tissues, thread and Sewgirl label. Would that make a fab present? I think so!

HOXTON TOTE

HOXTON TOTE
WHITSTABLE WEEKEND BAG

PATTERN ERRATA: please note that the seam allowance is 1cm and the lining should be cut to the measurements specified and not traced using the outer as a template.

INVERTING ZIP & FLAP WITH MAGNETIC CLASP
LETTERBOX ZIP
BROMPTON BACKPACK

To purchase a bag pattern or kit please visit the Sewgirl shop (link button below).

All images and text are copyright Fiona Hesford.

Please ask permission if you would like to use any of the images in this blogpost.

Thankyou

3 thoughts on “BAG PATTERNS

  1. Hoxton tote bag cutting out insttuction states interfacing for top inside lining and none for strap. Sewing instructions state the opposite.
    Please advise.
    Thank you

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  2. Re Hoxton Bag Pattern- On the cutting instructions it states to iron interfacing to straps and flap. You can iron interfacing to the lining top band if you want more structure to the top edge but it’s optional. The bag outer is interfaced after the two pieces are sewn together. Hope that helps
    Best regards
    Fiona

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