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This adorable mini crossbody bag 2 is the spin off from the first mini crossbody bag tutorial that has been one of the most favorited video on my Youtube channel.
I added some cool extra features to this bag, without taking away the fun and simplicity of this project. There's an extra zipper pocket at the front, 6 card slots in the interior, and I made the strap a bit fancier by using vinyl fabric/faux leather.

Finished bag measurements : 9" x 7" x 1" (23 x 17.8 x 1 cm) 

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Hope you enjoy this project. Happy Sewing.
Yoan

The Misty Bag combines patchwork technique and faux leather accent to elevate its look. This bag can be dressed up or down, and you may play around with the patchwork, or modify the fabric choices according to your own taste.

Finished bag Measurements : Approximately 10" x 10" x 3" (25.4 x 25.4 x 7.6 cm)

Features:
Front Zipper Pocket
Zipper closure
2x internal slip pockets
1x internal zipper pocket
Adjustable strap

I hope you enjoy this project. Happy Sewing!

The Blooms convertible bag is a refreshing new bag pattern for your to make. This bag has enough features to be functional and versatile, you can wear this full size for larger capacity, or wear it in "fold-over" style for smaller, more compact look.

Finished bag measurements (approximate)
Full Size : 14" x 14" x 4" (35.6 x 35.6 x 10 cm)
Fold-over size : 14" x 10" x 4" (35.6 x 25.4 x 10 cm)

Features
1 x external zipper pocket
1x external slip pocket
Handles
Adjustable strap
Magnetic snap closure
1x internal zipper pocket
​3x internal slip pockets

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Watch the full video tutorial on my Youtube channel.

Happy Sewing.
​Yoan

The Dewy Crossbody bag is a lovely bag for you to make and wear this spring/summer. 

Features
1x Front Zipper Pocket
1x Front Slip Pocket with magnetic snap closure 
Recessed Zipper Closure
Adjustable Strap
2 x internal slip pockets

Finished bag measurements : 11" x 11 1/2" x 3" (28 x 29.2 x 7.6 cm)

The fabric that I used for this project is from the French General's "Tres Jolie" line by Moda fabrics.  

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I hope you enjoy this project. Happy Sewing.

Many of you have made and really enjoyed the cellphone wristlet pouch that I shared earlier this year, so I decided to design another one, with more pockets, and an adjustable crossbody strap instead of  wristlet.

Finished purse measurements :Approx.  4 1/2" x 7 1/2" (11.4 x 19 cm)
Top zipper opening : Approx.  3 3/4" (9.5 cm) wide 

Features :
Zipper Closure
2 Front zipper pockets
1 External Slip pocket (at the back)
Adjustable Strap

As usual I shared the full video tutorial on my Youtube channel.

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Happy Sewing!!

The mini crossbody bag project is a fun, fat quarter friendly project for you to sew. I love the  compactness and the functionality of this darling little bag, which just enough to carry your necessities such as cellphone, small wallet, sunglasses, face covering, keys, chapstick, etc.

Finished bag measurements : 8” x 7” x 1“ (20.3 x 17.8 x 2.5 cm)

Features :
Zipper closure
Front zipper pocket
Back exterior pocket with magnetic snap closure
Interior slip pockets
Adjustable strap 

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Happy sewing!!

The Quilter's "So Organized" Bag is a great bag to organize, store and carry your sewing / quilting supplies and notions. This will also make a great little project caddy, by keeping the bag open, on your working table, to organize your tools and supplies.
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Finished bag measurements : 12.5" wide x 4.5" tall x 5.5" wide (when it's closed).

Features 
3x Zipper pockets
4x compartments (between the zipper pockets)
Zipper Closure
Handles
Adjustable Strap (detachable)

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Hope you enjoy this project. Happy Sewing!

UPDATE : THERE ARE SOME CORRECTIONS THAT I NEED TO NOTE DOWN FROM THE VIDEO
At 13: 47 , I stated that you need to trim the zipper to measure 11", please disregard, it should be 12" long instead
At 16:50 , I wrote to cut the strap anchors 3" long, please ignore that, the measurements should be 2.5" long, as stated on the cutting instructions.
At 20:02, I said to measure 3 and 1/4" from the edge of the fabric, it should've been 3/4" instead.
​Thank you.


Here's another project incorporating improv style "quilt as you go" method. This crossbody bag is a darling yet functional little bag, great for your daily adventures. Feel free to experiment with different colors, prints/solid. This project will also work great with heavier weight fabric such as canvas, denim, and linen.

Finished Bag Measurements : Approx. 11.5" x 10.5" x 1.5"

Features :
Adjustable Straps
Scrappy front pocket (improv style - quilt as you go) piecing 
Zipper Closure
2x internal slip pockets 
1x internal zipper pocket

Watch the full video tutorial on myYoutube channel.

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Happy Sewing!

Here's a new project for you if you want to take your bag making adventure to a new level. This bag is all you need to carry your laptop, books, folders, binders, etc. Great to be used as office bag, college bag, teacher's bag or for traveling or business trip, when you need to carry your laptop with you.

Dimension : Approx. 17" x 12.5" x 4"

Features :
- Zipper closure
- Adjustable strap
- Front zipper pocket
- Large compartments to store up to 15" laptop, folders, binders, books, etc
- Zipped pocket divider (can be used to store the laptop charger)
- Padded pocket for smaller size laptop or tablet
- 3 internal slip pockets  

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Happy Sewing!!

Here's a new bag for you to sew to use up some of your fat quarters collection. The Dahlia bag is a charming bag to be added to your bag collection.
Some of the features that this bag has :
Front Zipper pocket
Recessed Zipper closure
3 internal slip pockets 
8" drop Handle straps 
 Adjustable strap

The finished measurements of this bag is approx. 12.5" (wide) x 10" (tall) x 5" (deep). The use of foam stabilizer (soft and stable), gives this bag a great structure without being too rigid.
I posted the full video tutorial on my Youtube channel, that you can watch here, you may scroll down below for the list of supplies, cutting instruction, and written instruction.

1. Sew the front and back exterior pieces with 1/4" of seam allowance, press.
2. Apply the fusible woven interfacing on both the front and back exterior pieces.
3. Apply the fusible woven interfacing on the upper top part of the front zipper pocket.

4. Draw the zipper template on the wrong side of the front pocket piece.

5.Lay the pocket piece, on the right side of the front exterior piece, 1" down from the top (centered the position), sew along the perimeter of the zipper template.

6. Cut the center line and the corner triangles of the zipper template (be careful not to cut through the stitches)

7. Turn the pocket piece to the wrong side, press.
8. Apply basting tape on the edges of the zipper tape, peel the top layer off.

9. Position the zipper template on the zipper, sew all around the edges.

10. Trim the excess zipper off, fold the pocket in half, sew along the sides and top with 3/8" of seam allowance.

11. Place the foam stabilizer on the wrong side of the exterior pieces, (you can baste with spray basting, then sew the sides and bottom edges with 1/4" seam allowance.

12. Draw and cut 2.5" squares on both bottom corners of your exterior pieces.

13. Lay the front and back exterior right sides together, sew with 1/2" seam allowance.

14. Box the corners

15. Apply the fusible fleece on the wrong side of the handle straps pieces (center the position)

16. Fold the strap in half, press, fold the edges towards the centerfold, press, fold everything in half, press (you should end up with 1" strap) repeat the same with the other piece.

17. Sew along the side edges with 1/8" of seam allowance, starting from the open edge.

18. Mark 1" from both ends of the strap, pinch the strap in half, and sew with 1/8" seam allowance, starting and stopping at the 1" mark.

19. Mark 3.5" from the side seams of the bag, place the strap right by the mark, secure with some sewing clips, then sew with 1/4" seam allowance. Repeat the same with the other side.

20. Prepare the strap anchors. Fold the shorter sides of the strap anchors towards the wrong side 1/2", press, fold the longer side in half, press, fold the edges towards the center fold, press.
Fold everything in half, press. Your strap anchor should end up measuring 5" x 1"

21. Sew all around the edges with 1/8" seam allowance
22. Feed the strap anchor through the d-ring, sew as close as you can to the d-ring.

23. Measure 1" down at the side seams, place the strap anchor aligning the highest point of the d ring with the 1" point. Secure in place with a pin or basting glue, then sew 3 straight lines to secure the strap anchor in place. Repeat the same with the other one.

24. If making your own strap, this is the time to do it.
​25. Sew and apply the zipper tabs to the end of the zipper.

26. Fold and press the zipper panels the same way as the strap anchors. Your zipper panels should end up measuring  11" x 1" (make sure both panels are the same size).

27. Apply basting tape on the edges of the zipper tape, both wrong side and right side.

28. Insert the zipper tape to the fold of the zipper panel, sew the sides and the bottom edges with 1/8" of seam allowance 

29. Repeat the same with the other side.

30. Fold the slip pocket piece in half right side together, sew with 1/4" seam allowance, press the seams open, turn the pocket piece inside out, press, and top stitch along the upper top.
31. Divide the pocket piece into 3 slots, mark with disappearing fabric marker.

32.Lay the slip pocket on the right side of one of the lining, 4" down from the top. Sew on the marking lines, the sides, and the bottom as well.

33. Lay the zipper panel on the right side of the lining 1.5" down from the top, aligning the center point of the zipper panel with the center point of the lining. Sew with 1/8" seam allowance.

34. Repeat the same with the other side.

35. Assemble the lining exactly the same way as the exterior shell, leaving about 5' of opening at the bottom.
36. Turn the lining piece right side out, and turn the exterior piece wrong side out.
37. Insert the lining into the exterior shell, secure them in place with some sewing clips, then sew with 1/2" seam allowance.

38. Turn the bag inside out, top stitch along the edges.
39. Sew the opening hole close.
40. Give the bag a good final pressing, attach the adjustable straps, and you are done!