Quick Grab Sling Bag
The Quick Grab Sling Bag is the perfect blend of style and functionality, making it an ideal everyday accessory. Whether you’re running errands, traveling, or heading out on an adventure, this bag is designed to keep your essentials organized and easily accessible.
If you love sewing bags and are ready for an exciting challenge, this pattern is for you!
✔ Adjustable Fit: Wear it across your chest, back, or over one shoulder – the strap adjusts from 34” to 54” (86.4cm – 137.2cm) for a comfortable, customizable fit.
✔ Spacious & Secure: A zippered main compartment keeps your belongings safe, while a front zipper pocket and a snap-flap pocket provide extra storage.
✔ Unisex & Versatile: This bag looks great on anyone and makes a fantastic handmade gift.
✔ Perfect for Everyday Use: Whether you’re commuting, shopping, or heading to a festival, this bag will be your new go-to accessory.
This pattern is best suited for sewists with some bag-making experience. If you’re comfortable sewing zippers, curves, and working with multiple layers, you’ll enjoy making this bag. But don’t worry – the step-by-step tutorial will guide you through every detail!
Finished Bag Dimensions
- Bag Size: 17” x 9” (43.2cm x 22.9cm)
- Adjustable Strap: 34” – 54” (86.4cm – 137.2cm)
Materials & Supplies Needed
Fabric:
- Main Fabric: Medium-weight, durable fabric such as twill, corduroy, home décor fabric, waxed canvas, or duck cloth.
- Lining Fabric: Lightweight fabric like quilting cotton.
- Interfacing: Fusible fleece (medium weight) and one-sided fusible interfacing (medium weight).
Notions & Hardware:
- 9” zipper (front pocket)
- 12” zipper (main compartment)
- Two 1” (25mm) metal D-rings
- One 1/2” (12mm) magnetic snap closure
- 1 1/2” (38mm) webbing or belting (1 yard / 91.4cm)
- One 1 1/2” (38mm) metal slider
- One 1 1/2” (38mm) metal swivel clip
- 2 1/2 yards (228.6cm) of bias binding (optional for seam finishing)
Tools & Equipment:
- Sewing machine with size 16-18 needles (recommended for thick layers)
- Steam iron
- Matching thread
- Fabric marking tools
- Sewing pins and/or clips
- Fabric shears and snips
- Fabric tape (optional for basting)
- Rubber band (to hold strap out of the way while sewing)
Seam Allowance & Construction
- Seam Allowance: 1/2” (12mm) unless otherwise noted.
- Inside Seams: Finished with bias binding for a clean and professional look.
This is a digital PDF pattern, available for instant download after checkout. When you purchase this digital pattern, you’ll receive a PDF download that includes:
✔ Full-scale templates – no need to scale anything!
✔ Step-by-step illustrated instructions
✔ Print-at-home format (A0, A4, and US Letter sizes)
✔ Both metric and imperial measurements No physical product will be shipped. The pattern includes A0, A4, and US Letter formats for easy printing.
This pattern is a fantastic way to hone your bag-making skills while creating a stylish and functional accessory. Whether for personal use or as a thoughtful handmade gift, this bag will become a favorite in no time!
