Cylia Shoulder / Crossbody Bag Sewing Pattern by Lacus Design
One bag, two completely different looks — the Cylia by Lacus Design does that without any compromise. Swap the shoulder strap for the crossbody strap and you’ve got a bag that works for a gallery opening, a weekend market, or everything in between. At $10.80, it’s one of the smartest buys in bag sewing.
Why We Love It
- Two-in-one carry options: Both a shoulder strap and a crossbody strap are included — just swap depending on your mood or outfit.
- Print-forward design: Lacus Design built this pattern specifically to showcase beautiful fabrics. Prints, textures, and colour-blocking all shine here.
- Material versatility: Works in cotton, waterproof canvas, leatherette, cork, or any combination — experiment with contrast fabrics for a custom look.
- Polished interior finish: Uses a binding method to neatly finish interior seams — no raw edges, no bulk.
- Stylish and practical: Structured enough to hold its shape, sized right for everyday carry.
Size & Skill Level
Finished size: 11 × 5½ × 5¼″ (28 × 14 × 13 cm)
Skill level: Intermediate
This is a great next-level project for sewists who’ve completed a few bag patterns and want to work with binding techniques and hardware attachment. Not suitable for absolute beginners.
What’s Included
- PDF sewing pattern with full instructions — digital download, nothing is shipped
- Instructions for attaching the shoulder strap
- Instructions for attaching the crossbody strap
- Binding method construction notes for a neat interior seam finish
- All measurements in both imperial and metric
Perfect For
- Intermediate sewists ready to try a binding construction method
- Anyone who wants a bag that genuinely works two ways — not just as an afterthought
- Fabric lovers who want a pattern that shows off beautiful prints and textures
- Sewists who prefer leatherette, cork, or waterproof canvas over standard cotton
- Gift-makers looking for an elegant, polished project with a high-end result
Tips for Success
- Press your binding carefully: The binding method gives a beautiful interior finish, but it requires precision. Use lots of clips or wonder clips rather than pins to hold the binding in place — it gives you much better control around corners.
- Test your fabric combo before cutting: If you’re mixing a print with a solid or combining leatherette with canvas, cut small test swatches and hold them together first. The design is meant to showcase fabric — get that pairing right before you commit.
- Mark your strap attachment points clearly: With two strap options, precision placement matters. Use chalk or a fabric marker and double-check placement before you sew — it makes swapping between carries smooth and secure.
About the Designer
Lacus Design is a pattern designer known for elegant, wearable bag designs that let beautiful fabrics take centre stage. Their patterns are crafted for intermediate sewists who want a refined, gallery-worthy result — with clear instructions that make the process feel achievable.
