The Manhattan Bag sewing pattern

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Love how the zipper goes right around the ege of the bag flap in this sewing pattern. Simple to sew bag, but stylish and with some really nice features. One of my favorite patterns, and very well written.

We’re always on the look-out for something a little different.  Something simple to sew, stylish, but with added features that make a bag special.  We think we found it in the Manhattan Bag.

The Manhattan Bag pattern includes instructions for a gorgeous shoulder bag in 2 sizes (Mamma & Miss), as well as additional instructions for a”Removable Case” for eyeglasses, sunglasses, or other items.

The Manhattan is extremely fun to make and very unique because the front flap actually zips open along its edge! Why? So you can put cool stuff in it!! I have included instructions for the aforementioned “Removable Case” and this actually sticks into the flap with (optional) velcro and is….. wait for it….. removable!! This case is perfect for your glasses or sunglasses.

Here’s what YOU can make!

Love how the zipper goes right around the ege of the bag flap in this sewing pattern. Simple to sew bag, but stylish and with some really nice features. One of my favorite patterns, and very well written.


Miss Size:
Front Exterior Pocket
Interior Slip Pocket
Shoulder strap/Optional Adjustable crossbody strap
Front Flap that zips open, to turn into a pocket of its own

Mamma Size:
Rear exterior zipper pocket
Large front exterior pocket
Large interior slip pocket
Shoulder strap/Optional Adjustable crossbody strap
Front Flap that zips open, to turn into a pocket of its own.
Velcro attachments to attach items, such as the Removable Case and Manhattan Zippered Case.

This pattern suits an intermediate sewer.

Finished Sizes – Miss: Width – 9” (23 cm) x Height – 7 1/2” (19 cm) x Depth – 2” (5 cm) – Mamma: Width – 11 1/2” (29 cm) x Height -10 1/2” (27 cm) x Depth – 3 1/2” (9 cm)

The pattern includes colour digital drawings and full-size pattern pieces that include seam allowances. Pattern instructions are provided in both imperial and metric measurements.

Click here to get the pattern