Explorer’s Crossover Bag Pattern Download

Explorer’s Crossover Bag

By Cathy Bullington

Who doesn’t need more pockets when on the go? This crossover bag provides you with just that. The outer and inner pockets have a large center space to hold today’s larger smart phones or even a small journal to record your travel notes. By creating your own laminate with iron-on vinyl, this bag is easy to clean should your travels become too adventurous!

FABRIC
Yardages based on 45″ wide woven
fabric.
— Main: 1/3 yd
— Contrast: 6 1/2″ × 23″
— Lining: 2/3 yd

OTHER SUPPLIES
— Templates:
— Upper Body (A)
— Lower Body (B)
— Outer Pocket (C)
— Inner Lining (D)
— Inner Pocket Lining (E)
— Lightweight, fusible interfacing, 4″ × 4″
— 2 yd nylon webbing, 1″
— 2/3 yd foldover braid trim, 1″ wide
(Optional: Used in the sample, but it
will add bulk to the side seam.)
— 1 1/4 yd HeatnBond Iron-On Vinyl,
Gloss, 17″ wide

— Medium-weight fusible interfacing,
1″ × 4″ piece
— Coordinating thread
— Handsewing needle
— 1 brass strap slide, 1″
— 2 brass D-Rings, 1″
— 2 brass bolt snaps, 1″
— 1 magnetic snap set
— Seam sealer (such as Dritz Fray Check)
— Small binder clips (see Notes)
— Masking tape (see Notes)
— Zipper foot

FINISHED SIZE
10″ wide × 12 1/2″ high