The Attleborough Bag PDF Pattern by Charlie's Aunt includes sewing instructions and pattern templates for creating a 1940s inspired messenger style shoulder bag in TWO sizes (a practical everyday bag in the larger size and a neat slightly smaller version, ideally sized for all occasions). Fashioned in Charlie's Aunt signature asymmetrical style, this bag features a contrast lower panel, strap and pieced flap. This bag makes up well in everything from tweeds paired with corduroy to cotton canvas mixed with a printed linen fabric. The flap template also doubles as an interior patch pocket, of which you can add one, or two. Finished sizes: LARGE - 11" H x 14" W (at widest point) x 2" D; SMALL - 9" H x 12 1/2" W (at widest point) x 1 3/4" D; 40" Strap length (for both sizes).
Materials needed (for the LARGE size):
- 2/3 yd main exterior fabric for upper front/back, flap underside, flap left and right side panel, and one strap piece
- 1/2 yd contrast fabric for lower front/back, flap centre panel and one strap piece
- 2/3 yd lining fabric for bag and one interior pocket
- 2/3 yd of 36" wide firm sew-in interfacing (and optional of batting) for bag body and upper flap
- 2/3 yd of 36" wide fusible interfacing for under flap and interior pocket
- 40" x 5" fusible web (or interfacing) for strap
- magnetic snap
- (3) 1" buttons
- 2" x 12" Piece of plastic canvas for base
- [1-3/4” x by 10-1/2” for SMALL]
The Attleborough Bag PDF Sewing Pattern by Charlie's Aunt has a total of 27 pages, including 16 pages of pattern templates for both sizes (to print, cut out, tape together).
