Saxted Green Satchel PDF Pattern by Charlie's Aunt

The Saxted Green Satchel PDF Pattern by Charlie's Aunt includes sewing instructions and pattern templates for creating a design inspired by 1940s evacuee military-style satchels. This simply constructed bag is roomy, practical and yet very chic with its unusual asymmetrical front pocket and flap. The Saxted Green Satchel can be made with a self-fabric strap or a purchased strap. The pattern also gives instructions for adding an interior patch pocket. Finished size is 13"H x 16"W x 2 1/2"D.

Materials needed:

• For whole bag including strap in one fabric: 1 1/4 yds fabric
• To make with a purchased strap:1 yd fabric
• For all combinations, you will need:
  • 3/4 yd lining fabric
  • 3/4 yd firm sew-in interfacing (and optional of batting)
  • 2/3 yd of 36” wide fusible interfacing
  • 40” x 5” fusible web (or interfacing)
  • magnetic snap
  • (2 or 3) big buttons, or six small buttons
• For purchased handle:
  • 3/4" x 36" leather or vinyl strap
  • 5" x 4" Piece of fusible web for tabs

The Saxted Green Satchel PDF Sewing Pattern by Charlie's Aunt has a total of 14 pages, including 5 pages of pattern templates (to print, cut out and tape together).

The printed version of this pattern is available at PursePatterns.com.