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  • Akoma Mini Messenger

    $7.15

    This is a digital download pattern.  As such all SALES ARE FINAL and is not eligible for refund or return.

    The Akoma Mini Messenger  introduces the construction with a 7 pockets..

    This was originally featured in the February 2022 – Sew Your Bag box.

    It is an intermediate friendly crossbody bag which is geared towards a 100% cotton for ease of sewing on a domestic machine.

    Skills included are:

    • Installing a top zipper closure.
    • Adding handle hardware

    Material Required:

    • 1 yd cotton (exterior)
    • 1 yd waterproof canvas or cotton (interior)
    • 1 yd woven interfacing
  • Alkebulan Reversible Tote

    $7.15

    This is a digital download pattern.  As such all SALES ARE FINAL and is not eligible for refund or return.

    If you have an iron, scissors, ruler, sewing machine and a desire to learn to sew handbags, this pattern is for you.

    This was originally featured in the July – Sew Your Bag box.

    It is a beginner friendly tote which can be made in any material but is geared towards a 100% cotton for ease of sewing on a domestic machine.  There is NO HARDWARE required pattern.

    Skills included are:

    • Drop in lining
    • Boxed corners
    • Interior slip pocket
    • Handles and
    • Center ties for added security

    Material Required:

    • 3/4 yd cotton (exterior and accents)
    • 1/2 yd cotton (interior)
    • 1 yd woven interfacing
    • 1/2 yd foam
    • 1/8 yd non-woven interface
  • Ireti Saddlebag

    $7.15

    This is a digital download pattern.  As such all SALES ARE FINAL and is not eligible for refund or return.

    The Ireti Saddlebag  introduces the construction `of a bag with a gusset and flap closure.

    This was originally featured in the March 2022 – Sew Your Bag box.

    It is an adventurous beginner friendly adjustable strap bag which is geared towards a 100% cotton for ease of sewing on a domestic machine.

    Skills included are:

    • Bottom/side gusset.
    • Internal zipper pocket
    • Adjustable strap
    • Installing hardware which includes piercing the fabric.

    Material Required:

    • 1 yd cotton (exterior)
    • 1 yd waterproof canvas or cotton (interior)
    • 1 yd foam
    • 1 yd woven interfacing
    • 9 1/2″ #5 Zipper
    • Bag closure
    • 1″ Hinge Strap Connectors
    • 1″ Slide bar
    • 1″ Strap End
  • Garawa Mod Bag

    $7.15

    This is a digital download pattern.  As such all SALES ARE FINAL and is not eligible for refund or return.

    The Garawa Mod Bag  introduces a front zipper construction with modified style grommet drawstring.,

    This was originally featured in the July 2022 – Sew Your Bag box.

    It is an intermediate domestic sewing machine friendly relaxed or slouchy bag which is geared towards a 100% cotton for ease of sewing on a domestic machine.

    Skills included are:

    • Sewing with grommets
    • Front vertical zipper pocket
    • Using pattern pieces

    Material Required:

    • ½ yard exterior fabric
    • ¼ yard cotton (Contrast 1)
    • ¼ yard cotton (Contrast 2)
    • ½ yard woven interface
    • ½ yard foam
    • Two 1” luggage connectors
    • Two 1” swivel clasps
    • Two ½” D-rings
    • Two grommets (7/16” inner x 1” outer)
    • Two zipper ends
    • One 1” slide bar
    • 8” #5 Zipper
    • 54” Webbing (or longer)
    • 36” Paracord
  • Kantini Circle Bag

    $7.15

    This is a digital download pattern.  As such all SALES ARE FINAL and is not eligible for refund or return.

    The Kantini Circle Bag  introduces the construction of a recessed bottom,

    This was originally featured in the June 2022 – Sew Your Bag box.

    It is an intermediate domestic sewing machine friendly relaxed or slouchy bag which is geared towards a 100% cotton for ease of sewing on a domestic machine.

    Skills included are:

    • Sewing a circular bag
    • Making a circular gusset
    • French Seam
    • Using pattern pieces

    Material Required:

    • ½ yard exterior fabric
    • ½ yard waterproof canvas
    • ½ yard woven interface
    • ½ yard foam
    • 20” #5 Zipper
    • 36” Webbing (or longer)
  • Mimiti Market Tote – Redux (MMR)

    $12.00

    This is a digital download pattern.  As such all SALES ARE FINAL and is not eligible for refund or return.

    The Mimiti Market Tote – Redux is the revived version of the Mimiti Market Tote.  What better way to take the next step in your bagmaking journey than to add a bit of vinyl/cork to a familiar pattern.

    Skills included are:

    • How to add a wooden handle
    • A unique way to add a zipper placket
    • Internal zipper pocket overlay
    • Adjustable strap construction

    Materials needed

    • ¼ yard Contrast Exterior – Vinyl
    • ½ yard Exterior Fabric – Cotton
    • ½ yard Lining Fabric – Waterproof Canvas or Cotton
    • ½” yard Sew In Foam Stabilizer
    • ¼ yard Decovil Heavy
    • ½ yard Light and Heavy Woven Interfacing – DLH2010 Light and Heavy
    •  2 – 5 ½” (external dimension) Wooden Handles
    • 1 – 13” #5 Nylon Zipper
    • 1 – 9” #3 Nylon Zipper
    • 2 – 1” Strap Ends (optional)
    • 1 – 1” Strap Slider
    • 2 – 1” D-Rings
    • 2 – 1” Swivel Hooks
    • 1 – Metal Zipper End
    • 13– 8mm or 9 mm Double Cap Rivet and Setting Tool or 10 Medium Size Chicago Screws
  • Kijani Crossbody Bag

    $7.15

    This is a digital download pattern.  As such all SALES ARE FINAL and is not eligible for refund or return.

    The Kijani Crossbody Bag introduces a different zipper installation.  It was designed to showcase 2 different ways to install zipper by the yard.

    This was originally featured in the September 2021 – Sew Your Bag box.

    It is a beginner friendly tote which can be made in any material but is geared towards a 100% cotton for ease of sewing on a domestic machine.

    Skills included are:

    • Drop in lining
    • Reversible adjustable straps.
    • Exterior slip pocket including gusseted cell phone/eye glass pocket
    • Creating a double sided strap using cotton webbing.
    • Installing interior zipper and zipper placard closure
    • Adding handle hardware

    Material Required:

    • 3/4 yd cotton (exterior and accents)
    • 1/2 yd cotton (interior)
    • 1 yd woven interfacing
    • 1/2 yd foam
    • 1/8 yd non-woven interface
    • Scrap yard Decovil light
  • Kijani Simple Pouch

    $0.00

    This is a digital download pattern.  As such all SALES ARE FINAL and is not eligible for refund or return.

    The Kijani Simple Pouch introduces zipper installation.  It was designed to compliment the Kijani Crossbody Bag but is perfect all by itself.

    It is a beginner friendly pouch which can be made in any material but is geared towards a 100% cotton for ease of sewing on a domestic machine.

    Skills included are:

    • Using zipper by the yard
    • Zipper tab
    • Fold over zipper end
    • Turning bag through the lining (aka “birthing”)

    Material Required:

    • 1/4 yd cotton (exterior}
    • 1/4 yd cotton (interior)
    • 1/4 woven interfacing
    • 1/4 yd foam
    • 8″zipper
  • Kwanzaa Triangle Clutch

    $7.15

    This is a digital download pattern.  As such all SALES ARE FINAL and is not eligible for refund or return.

    The Kwanzaa Triangle Clutch introduces a center pocket along with firm stabilization.

    This was originally featured in the December 2021 – Sew Your Bag box.

    It is a adventurous beginner tote which can be made in any material but is geared towards a 100% cotton for ease of sewing on a domestic machine.

    Skills included are:

    • “Birthing” a bag through front opening
    • Using decovil light or other light stabilizer
    • Internal divider pocket attached to the bottom and sides of the bag
    • Twist lock … the easy one.

    Material Required:

    • 1/4 yd cotton (exterior and accents)
    • 1/2 yd lining fabric (interior)
    • 1/2 yd woven interfacing
    • 10″ x 20″ piece of foam (fusible or fusible)
    • 1/4 yd Decovil Light or equivalent stabilizer
    • Twist lock
    • Gusset Clip (optional)
    • Swivel Clasp (optional)
  • Melesi Divided Tote

    $7.15

    This is a digital download pattern.  As such all SALES ARE FINAL and is not eligible for refund or return.

    The Melesi Divided Tote introduces construction of an internal divider pocket and a welt slip pocket.

    This was originally featured in the November 2021 – Sew Your Bag box.

    It is a adventurous beginner tote which can be made in any material but is geared towards a 100% cotton and waterproof canvas for ease of sewing on a domestic machine.

    Skills included are:

    • “Birthing” a bag
    • Creating a strap using waterproof canvas and cotton
    • Internal divider zipper pocket attached to the bottom of the bag
    • Welt slip pocket

    Material Required:

    • 1 yd cotton (exterior and accents)
    • 1/2 yd waterproof canvas(interior)
    • 1 yd woven interfacing
    • 30″ x 30″ yd foam (fusible or fusible)
    • #5 – 12″ zipper
    • Purse feet (optional)
    • Double sided tape (optional)
  • Mimiti Market Tote

    $7.15

    This is a digital download pattern.  As such all SALES ARE FINAL and is not eligible for refund or return.

    The Mimiti Market Tote introduces construction using wooden handles.

    This was originally featured in the January 2022 – Sew Your Bag box.

    It is a adventurous beginner tote which can be made in any material but is geared towards a 100% cotton for ease of sewing on a domestic machine.

    Skills included are:

    • Installing wooden handles.
    • Creating a drawstring lining
    • Adding magnet to secure external pocket
    • “Birthing” a bag

    Material Required:

    • 1 1/4 yds cotton (exterior and accents)
    • 1 1/4 yds cotton (interior)
    • 1 3/4 yds woven interfacing
    • 1/2 yd foam (fusible or fusible)
    • Two – 18mm magnetic closures
  • Pwani Carry-All

    $7.15

    This is a digital download pattern.  As such all SALES ARE FINAL and is not eligible for refund or return.

    The Pwani (Beach) Carry-All Bag  introduces the construction of a bag with a gusset and flap closure.

    This was originally featured in the April 2022 – Sew Your Bag box.

    It is an adventurous beginner friendly adjustable strap bag which is geared towards a 100% cotton for ease of sewing on a domestic machine.

    Skills included are:

    • Adding a bottom accent
    • Accented strap construction
    • Recessed zippered closure
    • Internal pockets

    Material Required:

    • 1 yd cotton (exterior)
    • 1 yd waterproof canvas or cotton (interior)
    • 1 yd foam
    • 1 yd woven interfacing
    • 19 -20″ #5 Zipper
    • Zipper end
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    Iwalola Tote

    $7.15

    This is a digital download pattern.  As such, all SALES ARE FINAL and are not eligible for refund or return.

    The Iwàlọla Tote is all about creativity.

    It is an intermediate level for those wanting to improve their bagmaking skills. Designed for a 100% cotton exterior and a thin vinyl for accents, it is domestic machine-friendly.

    Skills included are:

    • Turning through the lining and closing the bag through the pocket.
    • Sewing a bag where the sides are shorter than the front and back.
    • One piece zipper closure facing.

    Material Required:

    • 1 yard Exterior Fabric
    • ½ yard Cotton fabric
    • ½ yard Vinyl
    • 1 yard DLH2010 Heavy woven interfacing
    • ½ yard Decovil Heavy
    • 15” Zipper

    Dimensions (approx):
    14 1/2” Wide x 11 1/2” High x 4 1/4” Deep
    (36.83 cm Wide x 29.21 cm High x 10.80 cm Deep)

            • Mkoba Bag

              $7.15

              This is a digital download pattern.  As such, all SALES ARE FINAL and are not eligible for refund or return.

              The Mkoba Bag introduces a briefcase-style bag with a rolled handle

              This was originally featured in the January 2023 – Sew Your Bag box.

              It is adventurous, beginner-friendly, and geared towards 100% cotton for easy sewing on a domestic machine.

              Skills included are:

              • Crafting a rolled handle
              • Using pattern pieces
              • Flap construction
              • Exterior accordion pocket
              • Internal slip pocket
              • Installing twist lock

              Material Required:

              • 1-yard exterior fabric
              • 1-yard cotton
              • 1-yard DHL2010 Heavy woven interface
              • ¼ yard Decovil Heavy
              • 1-yards foam
              • 14” – #5 Zipper with one zipper pull
              • 1 – Twist Lock
                • sahel bowler bag pattern

                  Sahel Bowler Bag

                  $7.15

                  This is a digital download pattern.  As such, all SALES ARE FINAL and are not eligible for refund or return.

                  The Sahel Bowler Bag introduces a bag construction where the lining won’t sag and doesn’t use binding..

                  It is an intermediate level for those wanting to improve their bagmaking skills. Designed for a 100% cotton exterior and a waterproof canvas lining it is domestic machine friendly.

                  Skills included are:

                  • Rolled handle construction
                  • Gusseted side panel
                  • Sectioned slip pocket
                  • No binding lining construction
                  • Using pattern pieces

                  Material Required:

                  • ¾ yard Exterior Fabric
                  • ½ yard Waterproof Canvas
                  • ½ yard DLH2010 Light woven interfacing
                  • ¾ yard Sew-in Foam
                  • 24 ½” – #5 Zipper
                  • 4-5 Purse Feet
                  • 1 Cutting Mat for the Base (optional)
                        • Sikukuu Pop-up Bag

                          $7.15

                          This is a digital download pattern.  As such, all SALES ARE FINAL and are not eligible for refund or return.

                          The Sikukuu Pop-up Bag introduces unique top zipper closures, which allow this bag to expand upwards.

                          This was originally featured in the November 2022 – Sew Your Bag box.

                          It is adventurous, beginner-friendly, and geared towards 100% cotton for easy sewing on a domestic machine.

                          Skills included are:

                          • Creating straps using chain connectors
                          • Unique top zipper closure which can either fold down or POP-UP for expansion
                          • Five internal card slots.
                          • Internal zipper pocket

                          Material Required:

                          • 1-yard exterior fabric
                          • ½-yard cotton
                          • 1 yard woven interface
                          • ¼ yard Decovil Light
                          • ½ yards foam
                          • 11” – #5 Zipper with two zipper pulls
                          • 7” – #3 Zipper with one zipper pull
                          • Two ½” Chain Connectors