Today I'm bringing you one of the most requested tutorial which is the Sling Bag backpack. This bag measures about 10" x 7" x 2 3/4". Features include front exterior pocket, interior elasticated slip pocket, interior zipper pocket, zipper closure, and adjustable strap.

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Happy Sewing!

Here's a fun satchel project to start your sewing adventure this year. The Sassy Satchel comes with many pockets without being too bulky, I love the detachable adjustable strap and the shoulder straps which allow you to carry this bag in different style options, and the zipper closure to ensure you get to keep your belonging securely.
All and all, this is such a versatile bag that soon will be your new BBFF (Best Bag Friend Forever).
Finished bag measurements : Approx. 13" x 11" x 4" (33 x 28 x 10 cm)

Features Include :
2x external front zipper pockets
1x external back slip pocket
2x external side slip pockets
Zipper closure
2x internal clear vinyl pocket
1x internal zipper pocket
Adjustable Strap (detachable)
Shoulder straps 

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FABRIC
For the bag exterior, you will need about 1/2 yard of cotton quilting fabric (fabric 1), and about 1/4 yard of canvas fabric (fabric 2).
I use the sassy mushroom fabric (fabric 1) that I designed in my whimsical fabric collection (available at Spoonflower), and I got my canvas fabric (fabric 2) from Etsy, it's a cotton canvas duck in solid black color. 
For the interior of the bag, you will need about 3/4 yard of cotton quilting fabric (fabric 3).

INTERFACING & STABILIZER 
​Fusible Woven Interfacing is what you need here to stabilize some of the exterior panels, and to give the bottom of the bag some structure you will need the Fusible Foam Stabilizer.

ZIPPERS
​(2x) 9" long metal zippers for the front exterior pockets.
14" long metal zipper for the zipper closure.
9" long nylon coil zipper for the interior zipper pocket.

HARDWARES
D-rings 1" (2.5cm) inner measurements 2x
Swivel hooks 1" (2.5cm) inner measurements 2x
Adjustable strap slider 1" (2.5mm) inner measurement

OTHER
Clear vinyl (gauge 8 recommended) for the interior pocket.
1" (2.5 cm) wide webbing strap about 55" (140cm) long.

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Have a wonderful day and Happy Sewing.

The Curved-Top cellphone bag/wristlet is yet another simple and functional little bag that is perfect for your everyday activity. 
It comes with a front exterior pocket, card pockets, adjustable strap and wristlet strap. The curved-top zipper shape (hence the name), gives a generous opening, thus easier access to your belonging. 
Finished bag measurements : approx. 5" x 8" (12.7 x 20.3 cm)

Features include 
1x exterior slip pocket
3x interior card slots (can carry up to 6 cards)
Zipper closure
adjustable strap 
​wristlet strap

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WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE THE CURVED TOP CELLPHONE BAG
Fabric
Fabric 1 :  1/4 yard  cotton quilting fabric or fat quarter. 
Fabric 2 : 1/8 yard OR 1x fat eight  Cotton quilting fabric 

INTERFACING/STABILIZER
Fusible woven interfacing is used to add stability to the exterior panels. You may leave this out if you use heavier weight fabric (e.g. canvas or denim).
Lightweight interfacing (I use pellon PLF36),  we apply this on the card pocket panels, to give some  stability without too much bulkiness.

Zipper & Hardwares
10" (25.5 cm) purse size zipper.
​1 set of button snap (12.5 mm) 
D-rings 1/2" (12mm) inner measurements 2x
Swivel hooks 1/2" (12mm) inner measurements 2x
Adjustable strap slider 1/2" (12mm) inner measurement

Watch the full video tutorial the kids bifold wallet on my Youtube channel, and don't forget to subscribe so you won't miss any new upload.

Watch the full video tutorial of the curved-top cellphone bag project on my Youtube channel, and don't forget to subscribe so you won't miss any future upload.

Have fun with your.project. Happy Sewing.

I can't never share enough of wallet projects indeed :).  I've been wanting to make a simple wallet for my son to be his first wallet. I managed to create one for him (the one with blue rocket/space fabric - leftover from making his quilt few years ago).
​I like the outcome so much,  then I thought why not make another one (the pink one with button snap closure to add variation to this pattern). Although these wallets are labeled for "kids", they can be made for adult too, especially if you like minimalistic wallet style. 

These simple bifold wallets are perfect for kids as their first wallet to carry their student ID, library card, membership card, and a bit of cash (in case they need to bring some to school every now and then).

Finished wallet measurements : Approx. 4" x 3 3/4" (10 x 9.5 cm)
Features include :
4x card slots 
2 compartments (great for older notes or extra cards)
Button snap closure (optional)
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WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE THESE KIDS BIFOLD WALLET
Fabric
Fabric 1 :  1/8 yard  Cotton quilting fabric
Fabric 2 : 1/8 yard OR 1x fat eight  Cotton quilting fabric 
Feel free to use heavier fabric such as canvas or denim for the wallet exterior.

INTERFACING/STABILIZER
Decor bond (Pellon 809) is applied to the wallet interior, to give the wallet a structure.
Alternative choice : Decovil Light, Pellon 808 (craft fuse).
Fusible woven interfacing is used to add stability to the wallet exterior panel. You may leave this out if you use heavier weight fabric (e.g. canvas or denim).
Lightweight interfacing (I use pellon PLF36),  we apply this on the card pocket panels, to give some  stability without too much bulkiness.

Other
​1 set of button snap (12.5 mm) - optional

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I hope enjoy this project, happy sewing!

You will love making this little crossbody style bag in canvas fabric embellished with leaves appliqué.
This is the perfect everyday bag, and will make a great Christmas/holiday gift too.

​Finished bag measurements approx. 8 1/2" x 6 1/4" (21.5 x 16 cm)
​Features Include :
Front zipper pocket
Zipper closure
Adjustable strap
Interior slip pocket
​Interior zipper pocket

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WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE THE Little Canvas Crossbody bag
FABRIC
Fabric 1 :  1/4 yard  canvas fabric
Fabric 2 : 1/3 yard Cotton quilting fabric 

FOR THE APPLIQUÉ
For the appliqué, you will need some fabric scraps and sewable iron on adhesive.

ZIPPERS
10" (25.5 cm) metal zipper for the zipper closure
8" (20.5 cm) metal zipper for the front exterior zipper pocket
7" all purpose zipper for the interior zipper pocket

HARDWARES
D-rings 1/2" (12mm) inner measurements 2x
Swivel hooks 1/2" (12mm) inner measurements 2x
Adjustable strap slider 5/8" (16mm) inner measurement 

Watch the video tutorial on my Youtube channel 

Hope you enjoy this project. Happy Sewing.

The zip around wallet purse is such a versatile addition in your collection. It has everything that a wallet should function for, from credit card slots, cash compartments, zipper pocket, enough room to carry your cellphone, with bonus adjustable strap and a wristlet strap.

Finished wallet measurements : approx.  8" x 4 1/2" (20.3 x 11.5 cm)

Features:
6x card slots (each slot can accommodate up to 2x cards)
1x zipper pocket
2x slip pocket compartments (for cash, passport, boarding pass, etc)
2x middle compartments (perfect for cellphone)
Adjustable strap
​Wristlet strap

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WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE THE ZIP AROUND WALLET PURSE

FABRIC
Cotton quilting fabric is what I use here, about 1/2 yard for the interior, and 1/4 yard for the exterior fabric

INTERFACING/STABILIZER
Decovil light is applied to the wallet interior, in order to give the wallet a structure.
Alternative choice : Pellon 809 (decor bond), Pellon 808 (craft fuse).
Fusible woven interfacing is used to add stability to the wallet exterior panels. You may leave this out if you use heavier weight fabric (e.g. canvas or denim).
Lightweight interfacing (I use pellon PLF36),  we apply this on the card pocket panels, to give a little stability without too much bulkiness.

ZIPPER & HARDWARE
20" (teeth length) metal zipper for the zipper closure. 
All purpose nylon coil zipper at least 8" long for the zipper pocket.
1/2" d-ring - you will need 2x pcs.
1/2" swivel hooks - you will need 3x pcs (2 for the adjustable strap, and 1 for the wristlet strap).
1/2" adjustable strap slider

Other
RFID blocking fabric (optional)
1/8" basting tape to baste the zipper pocket; 1/4" basting will work as well.

What fabric line did you use in this project?
For the exterior fabric I use Exquisite collection by Gerri Robinson for Riley Blake, for the wallet interior I use fabric from Art Gallery Fabric.

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Hope you enjoy this project. Happy Sewing.

The SALI crossbody bag is a fun little bag for your everyday errands, traveling, and will also make a lovely gift. This project is inspired from the crossbody cellphone bag pattern that many of you enjoyed, but larger in size, and fancier with metal zippers, and added card slots

Features include
2x external zipper pockets
4x card pockets
1x slip pocket 
Zipper closure
Adjustable strap

I created two design variations, the first design, Design A, using two fabric combination (cotton quilting + canvas) for the exterior; and the second design, Design B, using one uniform fabric for the whole exterior including the strap. ​
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FABRIC

DESIGN A : For this design, you will need a combination of cotton quilting fabric and canvas fabric. 
DESIGN B : Cotton quilting fabric is all you need here, about 1/3 yard for the exterior, and 1/2 yard for the lining fabric

INTERFACING
Fusible woven interfacing is needed to stabilize the exterior panels & strap for design B, for design A, you will need this except for the canvas fabric.
Lightweight interfacing (I use pellon PLF36),  to stabilize the card pockets without adding too much bulk. 

RFID blocking fabric (optional)

ZIPPERS
For the pockets you will need two 5" long zippers, and for the closure you will need 8" long zipper. I recommend metal zipper to get that "fancy" look, nonetheless nylon or or resin coil will work as well.

HARDWARES
D-rings 1/2" (12mm) inner measurements 2x
Swivel hooks 1/2" (12mm) inner measurements 2x
Adjustable strap slider 1/2" (12mm) inner measurement, if you use cotton quilting fabric for the strap (design B), if you use canvas fabric (or any thicker fabric) you will need 5/8" (16mm) inner measurement one.

Watch the full video tutorial on my Youtube channel.

Hope you enjoy it, happy sewing!

These double zippered foldable bags are light, water resistant, and super functional. Perfect for traveling, gym, accompanying a diaper bag, and will make a great baby shower or holiday gift also.
Finished bag measurements :
Large bag : 12 1/4" x 13 1/2" (31 x 34.3 cm) unfolded; 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" (11.5 x 11.5 cm) when folded.
Small Bag : 11 x 11 1/4" (28 x 28.5 cm) unfolded; 4" x 4" (10 x 10 cm) when folded. 

Features include
-2x Zipper compartments (the lower zipper compartment can be used to carry damp/wet items)
-hanging/tying strap 
-water resistant fabric 
-button snap to secure the bag when folded

Click the buttons below to the PDF pattern (cutting instructions) & the video tutorial.

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WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE THE DOUBLE ZIPPED FOLDABLE BAG 

Fabric
Laminated cotton fabric is what I use here. It is basically a cotton quilt weight fabric that has been coated with plastic/vinyl material thus making it water resistant. 
Alternative fabric choice : PUL fabric, lightweight rip-stop fabric, shower curtain, or any lightweight water resistant fabric.

Zippers
2x all purpose zippers or #3 zipper for the closures 

1 set of button snap (12 or 12.5 mm)
1/8" or 1/4" basting tape to baste the zippers.

Tools
Basic sewing notions
Walking Foot 
Zipper Foot
Leather hole punch tool
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Happy sewing!

If you need a simple, light, and straight-forward tote bag for every day use, you will love this Mala tote bag. It is a mid-size tote bag with zipper closure and of course pockets. The vinyl accent and the metal zipper, add fanciness touch to this tote bag thus can be dressed up or down.

Finished bag measurements : 16" x 11" x 4" (40.5 x 28 x 10)  

Features include:
1x external zipper pocket
Zipper closure
2x internal slip pockets
1x zipper pocket
​Double sided shoulder strap

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FABRIC
Fabric 1 :  3/8 yard of faux leather/ vinyl fabric (54" wide). 
alternatively you can use cork, heavier canvas, denim, or other mid-heavy weight fabric.
Fabric 2 : about 1/2 yard of cotton quilting fabric. 
Fabric 3 : about 1/2 yard of cotton quilting fabric.

ZIPPER
8" (20cm) teeth length -metal zipper; for the front zipper pocket.*
16" (40.5 cm) teeth length - metal zipper; for the bag closure.*
all purpose zipper at least 8" (20 cm); for the zipper pocket
*you may substitute the metal zippers with purse zippers, I recommend to keep it consistent for both the front exterior zipper and the zipper closure.

HARDWARES
(4) d-rings with 1" (2.5cm) inner measurements.
(4) set of rivets; I use medium 5/16 (8mm) size.

1/8" or 1/4" basting tape to baste the zipper.

TOOLS
Walking Foot - I highly recommend using walking foot for bag making, it's perfect for sewing multiple layers of fabric evenly.
Zipper Foot - To attach the zipper
Polyester Thread
Basic Sewing Notions

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Please enjoy and happy sewing!

Make this super cute crossbody bag from a pair of used/unwanted jeans. 
Finished bag measurements : 9 1/2" x 11" x 2 1/2" (24 x 28 x 6.4 cm)
Features include  :
1x external zipper pocket 
2x back slip pockets
Magnetic snap closure 
1x internal zipper pocket
2x internal zipper pockets
​Adjustable strap

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Upcycling is not something that I do often in my sewing adventure, due to the fact that I don't own that many "stuffs" in my closet, except of handmade bags and quilts...;). Having to move around a lot since my young adulthood, minimizing my "belonging" was essential, and that mindset somehow still carries on even until now (although not as pronounced like it used to be).

Nonetheless, every now and then I found some nice clothing items in my closet, (usually my husband's), that got partially damaged, unfixable, and unwearable yet the fabric is still in good condition, and that would be the perfect time for upcycling project.

WHAT YOU NEED FOR THIS PROJECT

A pair of used denim Jeans (non-stretchy preferably)
if your jeans have a bit of stretch to it, you may still use them. Just apply light interfacing (woven/ no stretch)to help stabilize the fabric.
Cotton Quilting Fabric (for the lining/interior)
You will need about 5/8 yard of fabric (approximately), I did combine different fabrics, leftover from previous project.
9" (teeth length) metal zipper
For the front exterior pocket
All purpose zipper (at least 8" long)
For the interior zipper pocket
1 set of magnetic snap closure 
(2) 1" d-rings
1" adjustable strap slider
1/8" or 1/4" basting tape

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I hope you enjoy this project. Happy sewing!