The Zandra Weekender Bag – Sew and Sell

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.

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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