Satellite Bag – The perfect cross-body bag sewing pattern
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The Satellite Bag pattern has a 3-dimensional front pocket while the lining features several pockets. The bag comes together quickly and can be made in your material of choice, making it the perfect cross-body bag for your next outing. This medium-sized bag has lots of interesting details but is still a relatively quick and easy sew.
The Satellite Bag features:-
- a zippered flap,
- a 3-dimensional front pocket,
- a magnetic zipper closure,
- two different kinds of pocket in the lining, an accordion pocket and a zippered pocket.
The finished bag measures 11″ long by 10″ high by 3-3/4″ deep.
What you will need to make The Satellite Bag:-
- 1 yard (0.9 metre) of Exterior Fabric,
- 1 yard (0.9 metre) of Lining Fabric,
- 1/2 yard (0.5 metre) of foam interfacing (By Annie’s Soft and Stable, Pellon Flex Foam, Bosal In-R-Form, or automotive headliner),
- 2-1/2 yards (2.3 metres) of 20” wide Pellon SF-101 Shape Flex fusible woven interfacing,
- One 30″ double-pull handbag zipper,
- One 9″ all-purpose/dress zipper,
- Two 1-1/2″ o-rings (you can also substitute two 1″ rectangle rings),
- One 1″ (2.5cm) metal slider,
- One magnetic snap,
- Basic sewing supplies,
- Sewing machine.
Have a look at this quick (45 second) trailer for the Satellite Bag online workshop.
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