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Weekend Travel Bag | Sewing Pattern With Video Tutorial

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Download Debbie Shore's weekend bag pattern, and you'll learn the basics of bag making.

Create your own stylish and practical weekend bag with this fantastic sewing pattern by Debbie Shore. Designed for versatility, this statement bag is perfect for a weekend getaway, a trip to the gym, or carrying supplies to a craft class. Featuring handy pockets on both the front and back, it helps keep essentials organized and within easy reach. Try making it in durable fabrics like denim, ticking, or canvas, or opt for pretty prints or faux leather for a unique touch. You can even add interior pockets for extra storage. With clear instructions, this project is a rewarding make for confident sewers.

Use a 1/2in (1cm) seam allowance throughout.

Finished size: 15¾ x 11 x 7in (40 x 28 x 18cm)

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You will need:

Equipment

• Sewing machine
• Zipper foot, for your sewing machine
• Fabric clips
• Erasable marker pen
• Repositionable spray fabric adhesive

Materials

• 26 x 36in (66cm x 91.5cm) piece of Fabric 1 (F1): I have used check
• 28 x 22in (71.25 x 56cm) piece of Fabric 1 (F2): mine is spotted
• 26 x 48in (66 x 122cm) piece of lining fabric: I used white
• 26 x 42in (66 x 106.75cm) of fusible fleece interfacing
• 138in (3.5m) of 1in (2.5cm) wide bias tape, in a corresponding colour
• 88in (2.25m) of piping cord
• Zip, 24in (61cm) long
• 16¼ x 6in (41 x 14cm) of mesh plastic canvas, for the bag base: mine is the kind used for cross stitch
• Four bag feet/studs

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