Sheena Hobo Bag pattern

Sew Modern Bags | February 28, 2019 | All bag patterns, Purses | No Comments

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Sheena is an 80’s inspired large hobo bag. Two curved-zipper pockets accent the slouchy body of the bag, but the pattern also includes an option for straight zippers. There are two slip pockets inside and an adjustable strap with two fixed lengths; shoulder and cross-body.

Sheena is an 80’s inspired large hobo bag. Two curved-zipper pockets accent the slouchy body of the bag, but the pattern also includes an option for straight zippers. There are two slip pockets inside and an adjustable strap with two fixed lengths; shoulder and cross-body.

To make Sheena you should already be somewhat familiar with sewing patterns and common sewing terms.

When finished Sheena is 16″ wide, 12″ tall, and 5.5″ deep.

What you will need to make the Sheena Hobo Bag

1/2 yard 44” wide quilting cotton or home decor weight exterior fabric
(2/3 yard if directional fabric and using the grain guides)
2/3 yard 44” wide quilting weight cotton contrasting fabric
1 yard 44” wide quilting weight lining fabric
4 yards 20” wide fusible woven interfacing (Pellon Shape-flex SF101)
Two 5” or longer pocket zippers
One 17” or longer nylon coil main zipper
Two 1 1/4” or 1 1/2” O-rings
One 1” swivel clip – check our resources page for recommended hardware suppliers
Coordinating all-purpose thread
Basic sewing supplies
Sewing machine.

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