"What is your favourite free bag pattern
and why do you love it?"
Anyone who starts sewing bags knows how addictive it is. You also soon learn that it can be expensive. Most of us have quite a stash of fabric that screamed "Buy Me!" as we passed. I just had my second C vaccination and the centre was right next door to Lincraft, where there was a sale........well, it would have been rude not to go in. :)
So here are the Top Ten, results from my recent survey. Some pictures will be added later when as I get permission to post.
The comments are from various sources I canvassed, not necessarily from the sewists credited.
So, choose a bag and pick something from your stash and feel good about sewing. It's almost like eating left-overs - self-righteousness rules :)
Once you've made one. please add your own comments and upload a photo for others to check out.
Number One
The runaway winner... The Harlequin Pouch by Crafted by Leanne.
Black woven faux leather and suede by Katey. Cross-body version by Tania Jane Howes
Make your own tassel using a hanging tassel cap
Level: Confident Beginner
Joint Number Two
The Koda Cross Body Bag by Huff 'n Cuffs
Sewn by Beth Russ in Faux Leather
This bag uses Diamond Strap Anchors
Level: Intermediate
Why is it popular? Very StylishThe Sunshine Cross Body Pouch by Bagstock Designs
Faux leather and Fabric. Bag sewn by Mrs Baggins
Add an adjustable strap with D rings and swivel snap hooks (lobster claws)
Level: Beginner
The Clematis Wristlet by Blue Calla Patterns
Sewist Beth Russ
Level: Confident Beginner
Number Five
The Bag With No Name by Bags by Bags of Style
Level: Beginner through to Intermediate - depending
Number Six
Next there was a cluster of patterns gaining the same vote. In no particular order numbers six to ten: The Ethel Tote and Mabel Vintage Handbag both by Swoon Patterns, Good to go Messenger bag by Andrie Designs, Rosie's Messenger bag by Rosie's Art Studio and Guadaloupe by Shambala Bags.
The Ethel Tote By Swoon Patterns
Sewist Cheryl Ballantyne
Level: Beginner
Download from the Swoon website
Mabel Vintage Handbag both by Swoon Patterns
Picture to come. View on Pinterest or follow the link below
Level: Confident Beginner
Good to go Messenger bag by Andrie Designs
Picture to come
Level: Confident Beginner
Rosie's Messenger bag by Rosie's Art Studio
Picture to come. Follow link below to view
Level: Intermediate - Advanced
Guadaloupe by Shambala Bags
Sewist Beth Russ
Attach fixed straps with rectangular rings and double capped rivets
Level: Intermediate-Advanced
Worth a notable mention. :)
