Description
The Roadie is a mini version of the Road Tripster Tote and is such a great size. It will quickly become your favorite go-to for an every day bag.
The Roadie has many of your favorite features from it’s larger sibling (like all of those pockets!), but includes some extra goodies like a recessed zipper option and a bottle sleeve. A zipper closure on top keeps everything secure inside. You can use cotton, canvas, cork, or vinyl.
Skill level:
This pattern is suitable for a domestic machine and is beginner-friendly.
Sizing info:
Finished Roadie size: 12″ wide by 7.5″ high (not including handle straps) with a 3″ base.
Video tutorial:
The designer has also produced a video tutorial on her YouTube channel that is available for you to watch below.
Suggested materials:
You can use cotton, canvas, cork, or vinyl. The options are only limited to your imagination (and you’re machine’s ability) 🙂
Material and Hardware requirements:
- Exterior material (1/2 yard) recommend canvas, waterproof canvas, cork, vinyl,
- Lining material (1/2 yard) recommend cotton woven or waterproof canvas,
- Accent material (1/4 yard) optional. Can also use exterior material.,
- Interfacing (depending on fabric chosen; see cutting chart),
- Woven (SF101 or equivalent),
- Decovil Light (or equivalent),
- Decovil Heavy (10″ by 2″ strip for base),
- 1″ Strap Webbing,
- If making 2 fixed straps, 56″ length (Two at 28″ each),
- If making 1 adjustable strap, 60″ length,
- Zipper, #5 size,
- 6.5″, (2) 8″, 13″ (1 yard if using zipper tape; sub-cut as noted, will have .5″ left over),
- Four zipper pulls,
- Optional Hardware:-
- 1/2″ D-ring or lobster clasp,
- 8mm double cap rivets (4-10, per your preference),
- If making the crossbody strap, will need: (2) 1″ D-ring/Triangle Rings, (2) 1″ Lobster Clasps, and (1) 1″ Adjuster Bar.
The pdf pattern:
This download comes with written instructions for each step along with coordinating photos. Full-size pattern template pieces are also included, however it’s not necessary to print them as all measurements are included in the cutting chart. So if you don’t have a printer at home, this pattern works great for you.
Download:
Please note that this is a digital download PDF file, not a paper sewing pattern. Please download it immediately after check out.
