Bawdsey Bag PDF Pattern by Charlie's Aunt

The Bawdsey Bag PDF Pattern by Charlie's Aunt includes sewing instructions and pattern templates for creating a bag with features that include front pleat detail and an asymmetrical flap with contrast trim. Names after the east Suffolk village where radar research took place in the Second World War. This bag is a medium sized bag with a long strap for practical but stylish day wear. The Bawdsey is made with two toning or contrasting fabrics and is suitable for everything from wool tweeds and corduroy to decorator fabrics. The lap back template doubles up as an interior pocket. Finished size: 9 1/2" H x 12 1/2" W x 3 1/2" D, with 41" strap length.

Materials Needed:

• 3/4 yd main exterior fabric for bag and strap
• 1/4 yd contrast fabric for lower flap front and strap underside
• 3/4 yd lining fabric for bag and interior pocket
• 2/3 yd firm sew-in interfacing for bag body/base and flap front
• 2/3 yd fusible interfacing for interior pocket, flap back and strap
• magnetic snap
• (2) buttons 1 1/4" diameter to trim the flap
• 5" x 10" piece of plastic canvas for base

The Bawdsey Bag PDF Sewing Pattern by Charlie's Aunt has 20 total pages, including 10 pages of pattern templates (to print, cut out and tape together).