An advanced level sewing pattern for creating this gorgeous large capacity bag that is not only beautiful but perfect to use as a weekender bag, overnight bag, or a diaper bag for new parents. With such a versatile design, this pattern is a go-to pattern. Eleven pockets in total and a tapered gusset allowing more of your belongings to fit inside. The Zander Bag measures 17″ wide x 11″ tall x 7″ bottom, 4″ top deep once completed.
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Sewing Supplies:
- 1.5 yards exterior fabric
- 2 yards lining fabric
- 4 yards Pellon SF101 (or other lightweight woven fusible interfacing)
- 1.5 yards Pellon Flex Foam (you may also use headliner foam or Soft and Stable)
- 1.5 yards Wonder Under (OPTIONAL if you wish to baste fabric to foam instead)
- small piece bag stabilizer Pellon Peltex 71f (minimally 6” x 14”)
- small piece clear vinyl – must be at least 20” long by 10” tall – OR – use webbing in place of vinyl
- one 22” or longer double-pull purse zipper with large pulls
- one 30” or longer double-pull purse zipper with large pulls
- two 9” or longer regular nylon coil zippers for your clear vinyl pocket – optional
- two 1.5” D-rings or square rings (if not using swivel clips)
- two 1.5” swivel clips (optional)
- one 1.5” tri-glide slider for the adjustable strap
- 6 purse feet any size
- 1.75 yards elastic cording 1/2” width
- 3/4 yard piping cord – 1/8”
- pre-made straps require 3.5 yards webbing total (or 1.75 yards 1.5” and 1.75 yards 1”)
Go to the PDF Sewing Pattern
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