March Bag Sewing Pattern | Printed Pattern
About the Pattern
The March Bag is a fun purse sewing pattern that features one large exterior "kangaroo style" pocket.
It also has a small interior pocket and an optional magnetic snap closure.
You can customize it to be just your style with one of 4 different handle styles:
- Make your Own Fabric Straps (instructions included)
- Purchased Bamboo Handles
- DIY Leather Straps (instructions included)
- Purchased Sew-on Handles
Instructions are included to guide you every step of the way!
The finished bag is approximately 12" x 16"
Skill Level:
Advanced Beginner.
Pattern directions are in black and white.
Video Tutorial
This bag pattern comes with a series of video tutorials on the Riley Blake YouTube Channel.
Supplies Required
Fabric Requirements:
1/2 yard for Bag Front/Pocket
1/2 yard for Bag Front/Pocket Lining
1/2 yard for Bag Lining
1/4 yard Bag Band
1/2 yard for Bag Front Contrast & Inside Pocket 1/2 yard Canvas
1 yard 40” wide Fusible Fleece
2 yards 20” wide Shape Flex Interfacing
For View A: Fabric Straps 1/2 yard fabric for Straps
2 yards 1” wide cotton webbing
For view B: Bamboo Handles 2 Bamboo Handles
1 yard of 1/2” wide sturdy ribbon
For view C: Pre-Made Handles 2 Pre-Made Sew On Purse Handles
Embroidery Needle
Heavy Duty Thread
Recommended: thimble
For view D: Leather Straps 52 inches of 1” wide leather belt blank - you can purchase this at a leather store very inexpensively. 4 grommets (I recommend screw together type)
Hole Punch for Leather same size as the grommets (I use a crop-a-dile, but you can purchase an inexpensive awl that will punch holes at the leather store)
Piece of plastic canvas to reinforce grommets on bag.
Notions:
Jeans Needle - recommended
Fabric Safe Marking Pen
Fray Check
Magnetic Snap & a small piece of plastic canvas Binding Clips
Basic Sewing Supplies
Pattern Delivery
Patterns are mailed via US First Class Mail within 2-3 Business days of purchase. Shipping to US only.
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