The Orchid Waist/Sling Bag sewing pattern
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Here’s a great pattern for a bag that can be worn two different ways, either as a bag around your waist or as a bag slung over your shoulder. It’s called The Orchid Waist/Sling Bag.
The Orchid Waist/Sling Bag has the following features:-
- A front exterior pocket that closes with a flap
- The flap also has a built-in zipper pocket on the front
- On the inside, there are 2 slip pockets
- The strap is adjustable and clips on at one end to quickly attach it around your waist or back
- The bag has a main zippered closure.
And if you chose the fabrics carefully this project could be unisex.
When finished The Orchid Waist/Sling Bag will measure approximately 11 1/2 inches (29 cm) wide by 8 1/2 inches (21.6 cm) high.
This project is best suited for intermediate sewers but a confident beginner could give it a try. This project will take around 3 hours to make.
What you will need to make The Orchid Waist/Sling Bag:-
- ¾ of a yard of exterior fabric eg. quilting cotton, canvas, denim, home décor weight,
- Interface accordingly – quilt weight cotton will need more interfacing,
- ¾ of a yard of quilting weight cotton for the lining fabric,
- 1 1/2 yards of ShapeFlex or fusible interfacing of your choice,
- ¼ of a yard of fusible interfacing for the straps,
- One fat quarter of Peltex interfacing (sew-in or fusible will work)
- One fat quarter of fusible fleece interfacing,
- Two 1-inch D rings – see our resources page for our recommended hardware suppliers,
- One 1-inch capable swivel clasp,
- One 1-inch rectangle slide,
- One 8-inch zipper,
- One 10-inch zipper,
- One 18 mm magnetic snap,
- Basic sewing supplies,
- Sewing machine.
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